Permitting Manager

As a Permitting Manager at Fever, you will manage zoning and permitting processes, conduct site visits, and collaborate with various stakeholders, including architects and government officials. You'll ensure compliance with local codes for our events and venues, maintain official records for all permitting activities, and communicate timelines and updates to relevant teams.

To qualify for the Permitting Manager position at Fever, you should possess a degree and have at least five years of experience in live entertainment production, permitting, or a related field. A solid understanding of US municipal permitting processes, as well as familiarity with AutoCAD, is also preferred.

Fever supports its Permitting Manager with a collaborative work environment, where you will connect with teams from production to real estate. Additionally, you will receive competitive benefits, including health insurance, a 401k enrollment, and professional growth opportunities, allowing you to thrive in your role.

Key skills for a successful Permitting Manager include strong organizational and communication abilities, knowledge of zoning and land use codes, and the capacity to maintain composure under pressure. Your ability to explain complex regulations clearly will also be essential in this role.

The work environment for a Permitting Manager at Fever is dynamic and fast-paced, featuring a young, international team passionate about culture and entertainment. You will have opportunities for creativity and improvisation while maintaining the compliance necessary for successful event execution.

When answering this question, detail your past roles managing permits for events. Highlight specific experiences where you successfully navigated zoning regulations and collaborated with various stakeholders to ensure compliance.

Demonstrate your time management skills by discussing methods you use to prioritize tasks and communicate effectively with teams during high-pressure situations, ensuring timely permit acquisition.

Explain how you actively engage with city resources, attend relevant workshops, or join professional associations that keep you informed about changes in local zoning codes, ensuring compliance in all your projects.

Provide a specific example of a non-compliance issue you've encountered, outlining the steps you took to resolve it. Emphasize your communication skills and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders to reach a solution.

Discuss the systems or software you use for meticulous record-keeping, emphasizing the importance of accurate documentation in facilitating smooth communication and compliance for future events.

Highlight the importance of clear communication as a Permitting Manager, explaining how it fosters collaboration among diverse teams and ensures all parties are aligned on the permitting process.

Outline your strategies for establishing rapport with city officials, which may include understanding their priorities, demonstrating your expertise, and fostering ongoing collaborations to facilitate smoother processes.

Provide a detailed example of a challenging permitting situation, discussing the context, obstacles, and the innovative solutions you implemented to overcome them while adhering to regulations.

Reflect on the rewarding aspects of the role, such as seeing a successful event come to life after navigating the permitting process, and how it contributes to the entertainment landscape.

Talk about your organizational skills and techniques for managing multiple projects simultaneously, such as using project management tools, setting priorities, and delegating tasks when necessary.