Associate Project Manager, Permitting [Arizona]

About this role

About Pulley Pulley helps the country’s top architects, builders, and retailers speed up every project in their portfolio. With AI-powered permitting intelligence and expert guidance, we eliminate costly delays and bring predictability across the full lifecycle of commercial projects. Today, permitting is the slowest, most uncertain part of building, spread across 19,000+ jurisdictions with different rules, timelines, and surprises. Pulley gives project teams the clarity and predictability they need to move from planning to opening without delays. We support rollout programs for brands like J.Crew, Solidcore, and Hibbett Sports, as well as major data center buildouts, EV charging networks, and other commercial projects. Our platform dramatically reduces approval timelines, improves forecasting accuracy, and removes thousands of hours of manual work from design and construction teams. Founded in 2021, Pulley combines deep permitting expertise with purpose-built AI from people who have created products used by millions. We’re backed by CRV, Susa Ventures, Fifth Wall, and leaders from Plaid, Segment, ServiceTitan, and Procore.

The Role You must be located in Arizona to be considered for this role. Our in-house permitting team is a key function for driving fast, reliable permitting outcomes for our customers. In this role, you will: Support our lead project managers in delivering great permitting outcomes for customers

Help conduct permit research with a high degree of accuracy

Assist in preparing permit plans

Collaborate with city staff on nuances and ambiguities

Monitor permit status and ensure timely responses

Provide feedback to product & engineering teams to help refine our software platform

Work with permitting leadership to refine our standard operating procedures

Who You Are To be successful in this role, you are likely someone with: 3+ years of professional experience in architecture, ideally with hands-on experience in construction documentation, permitting, and project coordination

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a related field preferred

Direct experience preparing, submitting, and obtaining building permits

Strong understanding of architectural drawings, construction documents, and the building permitting process

Ability to independently research permit requirements with a high degree of accuracy

Comfortable communicating with city staff and navigating administrative processes

Clear communicator with strong attention to detail

Proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment

Compensation $80,000 - $95,000 base + Equity