Permit Manager

About This Role

SpartanX is seeking an experienced Permit Manager to lead residential solar permitting operations across active and emerging markets.

This leadership role is responsible for overseeing permitting workflows, managing team performance, supporting operational scalability, and ensuring projects move efficiently through the permitting process. The ideal candidate is highly organized, process-driven, and experienced in managing permitting operations within a fast-paced environment.

In this role, you will oversee the performance and development of the permitting team, ensuring operational excellence through clear leadership, effective resource allocation, and continuous process improvement. You will be accountable for establishing and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure quality, efficiency, and throughput, using those metrics to drive productivity and maintain high service standards.

Additionally, you will support the company’s growth by managing market expansion activities, including researching new jurisdictions, coordinating registration and licensing requirements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations as SpartanX enters new territories.

This is a full-time leadership position with direct impact on operational performance, project timelines, and market expansion initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Oversee day-to-day permitting operations across active markets
• Manage, coach, and develop permitting specialists and support personnel
• Establish, monitor, and report on departmental KPIs related to quality, throughput, cycle times, and operational performance
• Allocate resources effectively to support project timelines and operational demands
• Develop and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and scalability
• Ensure permit applications are submitted accurately, completely, and on schedule
• Monitor permit status pipelines and proactively address bottlenecks or delays
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, scheduling, inspections, utilities, and installation teams to maintain project flow
• Research AHJ requirements, permitting standards, and jurisdiction-specific regulations
• Lead market expansion efforts by identifying permitting requirements in new territories
• Coordinate contractor registrations, licensing requirements, and municipal compliance activities
• Maintain organized records of jurisdictional requirements and regulatory changes
• Support executive leadership with reporting, forecasting, and operational planning
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and regulatory permitting requirements

Qualifications

• Previous solar permitting experience required
• Previous leadership or management experience required
• Strong understanding of residential solar permitting processes and AHJ requirements
• Experience establishing and managing operational KPIs
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance improvements
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Professional communication and leadership abilities
• Experience with permitting software, CRMs, and operational systems
• Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative operational environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Permit Manager experience
• Experience supporting multi-state solar operations
• Familiarity with contractor licensing, business registrations, and market expansion requirements
• Experience building scalable operational processes and workflows
• Strong reporting and data analysis capabilities

What We Offer

• $60K annually
• Leadership opportunity with direct operational impact
• Opportunities for advancement within a rapidly growing solar company
• Team-focused culture built on accountability, professionalism, and operational excellence
• Opportunity to support company growth and expansion into new markets

Legal Disclaimer

SpartanX is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.