About InterAgency:
InterAgency, Inc. is a fast growing environmental consultancy with a national profile. We provide planning, environmental consulting, and regulatory coordination for large-scale infrastructure and resiliency programs in the DC metro area. Our goal is to facilitate major climate change initiatives and enhance our local community.
We support developers, architects, and contractors in navigating complex local regulations for large-scale development projects.
Summary:
InterAgency is seeking a full-time Project Manager to join our Commercial Permitting team. The Project Manager will work under the supervision of the Senior Project Management Team to support clients throughout the permitting lifecycle. This role involves initiating, tracking, and coordinating construction permits for large-scale new development projects in the District of Columbia and surrounding jurisdictions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and highly organized, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
Responsibilities
Prepare and submit permit applications via online portals to regulatory agencies across the D.C. Metro region
Communicate directly with agency officials to confirm submittal requirements, verify processes, follow up on application statuses, and resolve permit-related issues
Schedule and participate in meetings with agency representatives and clients as needed
Track and manage permit applications through all review stages, ensuring timely responses to comments and required revisions
Conduct quality control (QC) reviews on client-provided permit documents prior to submission
Identify potential permitting risks and schedule impacts, and collaborate with Senior Project Managers to develop mitigation strategies
Respond promptly to client inquiries via email and phone, maintaining a high level of customer service
Prepare project updates, reports, and presentation materials for client meetings
Provide regular internal updates on permit status and contribute to team meetings and project planning discussions
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Associate degree or equivalent work experience
Experience: At least 5 years of project coordination within the construction, permitting, engineering or related industries.
Skills: Strong organization, communication, and project management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
Experience coordinating with municipal or regulatory agencies within the DC-metro area
Familiarity with permitting software or online submission portals
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work is generally done sitting, talking, hearing, and typing. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribing, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Employment Conditions:
Type: Full-time, exempt employment
Office location: Bethesda, MD
Must be able to reliably commute to client locations within the DC Metro area.
Hybrid remote work after initial training period.
Three (3) days in office and two (2) days of remote work per week.
Regular business hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 PM (EST)
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary range: $60,000 - $75,000/year commensurate with experience.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with 401(k) Safe Harbor employer match.
Paid Time Off: up to 20 days per year, prorated during the first year of employment.
Life insurance and disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Paid holidays and paid leave benefits.
Compensation for this position is determined based on a combination of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, and applicable licenses. InterAgency, Inc. is committed to offering competitive total rewards compensation packages that reflect each candidate’s qualifications and the value they bring to the role.
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InterAgency employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.
InterAgency is an equal opportunity employer.