Permitting Strategy & Management Lead and manage the permitting process for Olympic and Paralympic venues, temporary structures, overlay installations, and operational facilities. Develop comprehensive permitting schedules aligned with construction, operational readiness, and Games-time milestones. Identify required permits and approvals across city, county, state, and federal jurisdictions. Track permit statuses, submission deadlines, approvals, inspections, renewals, and close-out requirements. Establish permitting workflows, reporting systems, and document control processes. Agency Coordination Serve as the primary liaison with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AH - Js),including: Building & Safety Departments Fire Departments Planning & Zoning Agencies Public Works & Engineering Transportation Agencies Environmental and Coastal Agencies State and Federal Regulatory Bodies Coordinate permit reviews, inspections, plan checks, and regulatory meetings. Facilitate issue resolution between agencies, contractors, consultants, and project teams. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with City Operations, Security, Transportation, Energy, Legal, Government Relations, Sustainability and other functional areas to align permitting requirements with operational needs. Support venue planning reviews and constructability assessments. Coordinate with third-party consultants, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure permit-ready documentation. Project Controls & Reporting Maintain detailed permit logs, dashboards, schedules, and reporting tools. Prepare executive summaries and status reports for leadership and stakeholders. Monitor permitting budgets, consultant scopes, and associated agency fees. Identify critical path permitting risks and escalation items. Background & Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or related field. 5 years of experience in permitting, planning, construction management, infrastructure delivery, or regulatory compliance. Experience managing permits for large-scale construction projects, sports venues, entertainment events, infrastructure projects, or public events. Strong understanding of California permitting processes and regulatory frameworks. Experience working with multiple government agencies and AH - Js. Exceptional project management and organizational skills. Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Bluebeam, and project management software. Expectations: Experience with large special events, stadiums, entertainment venues, or Olympic-scale operations. Knowledge of temporary event structures and special event permitting. Familiarity with CEQA, NEPA, ADA, and public assembly requirements. Familiarity with the California Building Code preferred. PMP certification or related project management credentials is a plus. Existing relationships with Southern California regulatory agencies is a plus. Capacity to present information concisely to a wide audience of executive leadership, external contractors and advisors, as well as governmental agencies and staff Core Competencies Strategic Planning Regulatory Coordination Stakeholder Management Risk Mitigation Cross-Functional Collaboration Schedule Management Problem Solving Attention to Detail Communication & Negotiation Team Collaboration