Permit Coordinator, San Francisco (Contract)

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 Greater San Francisco Metro Area to be considered for this role.

As a Permit Coordinator at Pulley, you’ll help drive permitting forward by handling research, submittals, and coordination with AHJs. This is a part-time role focused on keeping projects moving through clear communication and accurate execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving distances across Northern California with access to reliable transportation.

• Own permit execution across jurisdictions — from research to submittal to final approval.

• Conduct AHJ research, including phone/email outreach, to confirm accurate requirements.

• Complete applications, upload forms, and manage re-submissions using tools like Pulley, Linear, and Notion.

• Track status, follow up with city staff, and resolve issues to keep projects on schedule.

Who You Are

• Detail-oriented, punctual, and reliable, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Familiar with county/city processes or eager to learn.

• Comfortable navigating government websites, permit portals, and online tools.

• Proactive and resourceful — you don’t wait for next steps, you drive them.

• Available up to 30 hours/week during business hours