Pacific Lifestyle Homes · 1 day ago
Permit and Design Manager
Vancouver, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $145K/yr
2+ years expPacific Lifestyle Homes is a reputable homebuilder recognized for its commitment to excellence and community impact. The Permit and Design Manager will lead design and permitting operations, ensuring timely and compliant plan submissions while driving operational excellence and supporting project execution.
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Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop the Permit, Design, and Drafting team providing mentorship, performance leadership, and professional development
Oversee all production drafting for all Divisions, ensuring accurate, compliant, and permit-ready plan sets while maintaining and refining drafting standards, templates, block libraries, workflows, and documentation to support consistency and efficiency
Lead QA/QC processes to ensure accuracy, code alignment, and constructability while driving continuous improvement of drafting workflows and production timelines
Oversee the full design function across all Divisions, including new plan development, plan refresh initiatives, and design improvements
Ensure all design work aligns with brand standards, customer expectations, and organizational strategy
Collaborate with leadership to identify and advance long-term design opportunities
Lead the permitting function ensuring timely and accurate submissions
Establish strong relationships with city and county jurisdictions to support compliance and permit flow
Ensure all drafting and design deliverables meet multi-state regulatory requirements (WA, OR, ID)
Drive code compliance across all plans and divisions, updating standards as regulations evolve
Partner with construction, land, engineering, purchasing, and sales to ensure alignment between drafting, permitting, and field operations
Provide guidance and problem-solving during plan development, options integration, value engineering, and site-specific requirements
Support field teams through site visits to address design and permit-related challenges
Lead long-range planning for drafting, permitting, and design operations
Identify opportunities for operational improvement, technology adoption, or process optimization
Establish departmental KPIs, evaluate performance trends, and implement corrective strategies
Standardize plan documentation and design resources for consistent use across all Divisions
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in permit processing, design management, or related roles within the residential construction industry
Knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, and permit requirements in WA, OR, and/or ID
Proven experience in managing design processes, including collaborating with architects, engineers, and contractors
Strong multitasking, organizational, and time management skills to handle multiple permit and design projects simultaneously
Exceptional communication skills for effectively working with city officials, internal teams, and external partners
Proficiency in using CRM and project management software to track project timelines and maintain records
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) for reporting, documentation, and communication
Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills for working closely with cross-functional teams
Proven history of successfully navigating permitting processes and achieving design objectives
Demonstrated experience in tracking project metrics to ensure on-time completion and compliance
Preferred
Familiarity with design software (e.g., AutoCAD or Revit) is a plus
Benefits
Company supported medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and families
Participation in our 401(k)-retirement savings plan with Company contributions
New home discount
120 hours of paid time off for the first year
Seven paid holidays
Paid volunteer hours
Employee Recognition Program
Employee Referral Bonus - Up to $1,000
Engaging company culture – Including our annual “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”
And much more!
Company
Pacific Lifestyle Homes
Pacific Lifestyle Homes builds exceptional new homes with communities in Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kevin Wann
President/CEO.
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