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title: 'Permit Coordinator at GreenLite'
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# Permit Coordinator at GreenLite

- **Company:** GreenLite
- **Location:** United States
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-06-22
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-05
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/greenlitecareers/c944592d-0284-495e-9e52-6eff13f6b5fb/application

**Skills:** Commercial permit coordination, Project coordination, Administrative work, Airtable, Notion, G-Suite

> The Permit Coordinator prepares, assembles, and submits commercial building permit applications while tracking submission progress and managing administrative tasks. This role involves coordinating with authorities, clients, and local building departments to ensure compliance and timely approvals.

## Job description

## OUR COMPANY

The U.S. construction permitting process is a black box. Over 500,000 forms and 20,000 processes, yet 95% of cities use the same building code. Every permitting delay costs businesses revenue, stalls expansion, and disrupts construction schedules.

Founded in 2022 by builders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, GreenLite https://greenlite.comeliminates permitting uncertainty for developers nationwide. We combine AI-powered technology with an in-house team of registered architects, engineers, and city planners to deliver the fastest, most predictable path to permit approval. Our expert-led compliance process ensures plans are code-ready before submission, reducing revisions, delays, and costs.

GreenLite has raised $86M in venture funding from leading investors including Insight Partners, Energize Capital, Craft Ventures, LiveOak Ventures, Trust Ventures, and Chicago Ventures. National brands, including Walgreens, TD Bank, and Driven Brands, trust us to accelerate approvals, reduce risk, and unlock growth.

This Role:

GreenLite is seeking a Permit Coordinator to support the Operations team. In this role, you’ll prepare, assemble, and submit commercial building permit applications, track submission progress, and assist with administrative tasks such as updating project statuses and managing files in our proprietary software, and ad-hoc regulatory research. You’ll interact regularly with the Permit Operations team, clients, and local city/county building departments.

## What You’ll Work On

- On any given day, you can expect to do the following key activities:
- Plan and Documentation Review:
- Prepare and submit permit applications, including detailed project plans, environmental impact assessments, and other necessary paperwork.
- Review plan packages for completeness and accuracy, organize compliance documentation, and ensure all materials are current, accurate, and properly filed.
- Maintain project trackers, portals, and file systems, ensuring all documentation is organized, up-to-date, and easily accessible.
- Jurisdiction and Client Coordination:
- Interface with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and client-side design teams to clarify and collect plan submission requirements.
- Track and follow up on application status, proactively addressing any potential delays or issues.
- Communicate with local governments and regulatory bodies to verify and stay informed about current zoning ordinances, building codes, and other regulatory requirements.
- Submission Support:
- Support the preparation and organization of plan packages and related documents for submission to local authorities.
- Assist with permit filings, handle client communications regarding permit-related inquiries, and provide regular project updates to stakeholders.

## How you’ll be evaluated

We will define specific goals together for your first 30, 60, and 90 days:

- Supporting and executing project level requests from the project manager
- Collect necessary documents from internal and external sources (clients) using software and email to complete and submit permit applications to local and state government agencies.
- Continuously monitor submitted applications and communicate timelines and estimated approval dates to ensure prompt processing and approval.
- Contacting local jurisdictions to verify research and ensure that the client's project permitting process aligns with online information, including any additional forms or fees.
- Maintain up-to-date, organized trackers/softwares/file storage systems that provide the latest permit submission information by collaborating with the GreenLite’s Project Manager(s) and Review Lead(s).Supporting and executing project level requests as directed by the project manager.
- Collaborating with Project Managers and Review Leads.

## What we’re looking for

- 1+ years of experience in commercial permit coordination
- Experience in administration, project coordination, or clerical work
- Background in permitting, construction, government administration, regulatory administration, real estate, or related fields
- Strong communication and organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with tools like Airtable, Notion, G-Suite, and a willingness to learn new software

## THRIVE WITH GREENLITE

- Competitive Compensation - Generous base salary & access to our Employee Equity Program, so you can grow with us.
- Performance-Based Annual Bonuses - Rewards for high-impact results and contributions that move the needle.
- Premium Health Coverage - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time team members and their families.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Helping you invest in your future with smart saving options.
- Parental Leave - Generous parental leave for all parents to support your growing family.
- Wellness Support - Monthly Wellness Stipend and full access to Wellhub, Talkspace, & Teladoc for your physical and mental well-being.
- Weekly Team Lunches - Enjoy catered lunches every week in our NYC office. Great food, better company.
- Company-Wide Team All Hands - Held twice a year, fostering transparency, alignment, and inspiration.
- Team-Building Events - Regular opportunities to connect, collaborate, and celebrate as a team.
- Unlimited PTO - Flexible time off so you can recharge, travel, or take care of life as needed.
- Hybrid Work Environment – Our team thrives on collaboration, so we’re in the office 4 days per week. In the summer, we switch to a 3-day in-office schedule to give everyone extra flexibility.

## EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

GreenLite values people from all walks of life and professional backgrounds. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about the construction industry and want the opportunity to grow in your career, we encourage you to apply.

GreenLite is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.

## About GreenLite

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: GreenLite provides an AI-powered permitting and plan review platform that helps developers, builders, and national brands get building permits faster through a combination of expert compliance reviews, full-service permit management, and proprietary technology.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Startup – total funding $86M across 2 rounds)
- **Headquarters**: New York City, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: Ben Allen (CEO & Co-Founder) and Nick Knise (Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Construction permitting / regulatory technology (PropTech / ConTech)
- **Target customers**: B2B – developers, builders, owners, national brands (QSRs, retailers, healthcare, schools, banks, EV infrastructure)
- **Mission**: Transform the way America builds by making permitting faster, smarter, and more predictable through AI and human expertise.

## Products & Services
- **Permit Management (Full-service)**: End-to-end handling of submissions, agency coordination, revision management, and final permit issuance. Allows clients to focus on building while GreenLite manages the bureaucracy.
- **AI-Powered Code Compliance (LiteTable)**: Proprietary platform that ingests plans, extracts key data, and flags likely code violations before submission to reduce revision cycles and rework.
- **Private Plan Review (PPR)**: In jurisdictions that allow it, GreenLite’s in-house licensed experts review, approve, and stamp plans directly – bypassing municipal backlogs and cutting approval timelines dramatically.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private)
- **Key Metrics**:
  - **Total Funding**: $86M (2 rounds, as of 2026) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenlite-technologies)
  - **Estimated Annual Revenue**: $1.2M (per LinkedIn estimation) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenlite-technologies)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not publicly named, but described as “backed by industry leaders and top venture firms” [greenlite.com](https://greenlite.com/careers/)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount grew 102% YoY (from ~28 to 78 employees) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenlite-technologies)
  - Operations across 129 jurisdictions
  - Fastest permit issued in 8 days; average 40 days from submission to approval
  - Over 1,800 revision cycles removed, 60% reduction in permitting timelines, $100M+ in unlocked revenues for clients [greenlite.com](https://greenlite.com/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **AI + Deep Expertise**: Combines proprietary AI (LiteTable) with in-house licensed architects, engineers, and code officers – not just a software layer.
- **Private Plan Review (PPR)**: Ability to bypass municipal backlogs by having GreenLite’s team approve and stamp plans in eligible jurisdictions.
- **End-to-End Service**: Full permit lifecycle management from intake to final approval, reducing clients’ administrative burden.
- **Proven Speed**: Metrics show 60% reduction in timeline and 8-day fastest permit – a clear differentiator from traditional expeditors.

## Strategic Focus
- **National expansion**: Scaling to more jurisdictions and project types (ground-up, tenant improvements, multi-site rollouts).
- **Product development**: Continuing to enhance AI capabilities (LiteTable) and expand private plan review services.
- **Hiring growth**: Actively recruiting across engineering, sales, marketing, and operations to support rapid scaling.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: “Winning mentality,” “speed & urgency,” “customer obsessed,” “ownership & integrity” – emphasizes fast execution and impact.
- **Work Model**: Hybrid environment (in-office + remote flexibility) with headquarters in NYC.
- **Compensation & Benefits**:
  - Competitive salary + equity
  - Performance-based bonuses
  - Robust medical, dental, vision (significant company contribution)
  - 401(k) retirement plan
  - Unlimited PTO, flexible time off
  - Parental leave
  - Wellness stipend + mental health tools
  - Weekly lunches, team events, annual company offsites
- **Engineering / AI Focus**: Building at the intersection of AI and construction – a mission-driven opportunity to fix a complex, broken system at national scale.

## Sources
1. [greenlite.com – Homepage](https://greenlite.com/)
2. [greenlite.com – Careers](https://greenlite.com/careers/)
3. [greenlite.com – About GreenLite](https://greenlite.com/about-greenlite/)
4. [linkedin.com – GreenLite Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenlite-technologies)
5. [ashbyhq.com – GreenLite Job Board](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/greenlitecareers?gh_src=LiveOak+Venture+Partners+job+board)

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