Manager, Permitting and Planning

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are on a singular mission to create an Olympic and Paralympic Games that celebrate all that this city and country have to offer, delivering an unparalleled experience for athletes, fans, partners and our community.  

The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. This presents the unique and exciting opportunity to celebrate our legacy with the Games and push the Olympic and Paralympic Movements forward, writing a new chapter of Games history in Los Angeles.  

Putting on an Olympic and Paralympic Games is a team sport. To build a Games unlike any the world has seen before, we need the best team in place–a team full of diverse perspectives, experiences and expertise. We are guided by the following set of values and behaviors–optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness–and look forward to hearing about how your past experiences align with them.

Manager, Permitting & Planning

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Permitting & Planning, the Manager, Permitting & Planning will be responsible for supporting the strategy, management, and execution of the permitting process both inside and outside the venues, including overseeing internal functional areas, external stakeholders and third-party consultants. This role will assist with the cross functional work required to prepare the permitting strategy across multiple city, county, coastal, state and federal jurisdictions and encompassing varying scopes. These efforts will require close integration with third party consultants, the Government Relations (GOV), and Legal (LGL) teams to lay out regulatory engagements, as well as partnering with our internal and external infrastructure development and designers to align with permitting timelines and requirements to set up for the Olympic and Paralympic Games

Key Responsibilities:

Cross-Functional Strategy 

• Aid in developing the strategy, preparation, and acquisition of city, county, state and federal regulatory permits and approvals including, but not limited to, building and safety permits, federal and state clearances, special event permits, and required conditions in support of the Olympic and Paralympic Games 
• Solicit and catalog the universe of required permits from internal functional area experts as well as identifying and advancing key permit program risk issues (e.g. cost and timing) 
• Coordinate with various local governmental agencies including but not limited to Building & Safety, LA County Fire, Bureau of Engineering, and Planning as well as state and federal agencies responsible for NEPA, CEQA, historic preservation and other relevant regulatory requirements.  
• Build strong partnerships with relevant authorities to facilitate streamlined entitlements and approvals 
• Prepare and manage the master regulatory and permitting calendar in support of Games Time infrastructure work, with emphasis on critical milestones and areas of schedule risk. Incorporate permitting timelines into the integrated operational planning and delivery process 
• Coordinate with LGL and GOV teams to strategize engagement plans with local permitting bodies and the broader state and federal regulatory agencies 
• Help LA28 identify and develop key relationships for this highly visible and public work, including support for federal, state and local legislative activities 
• Partner with LA28 Venue Development, third-party engineering teams, and third-party permit expeditors to provide guidance, expertise, and recommendations around permit acquisition and compliance 
• Partner with Risk Management and schedulers to prepare risk analysis and mitigation plans and incorporate impacts to the integrated master schedule 
• Support permitting responses and amendments as required 

Background & Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in permitting, planning, and operational roles within municipal City-related organizations and/or 2+ years in management consulting 
• Proven experience with working with permitting agencies at the federal, state and local level, either through issuing/securing permits, expediting permits, or preparing permitting requests for temporary and permanent structures 
• Deep understanding of major event planning in collaboration with multiple stakeholders 
• Experience translating strategic plans into long-range operational plans 
• Demonstrated success coordinating cross-functional resources, completing timelines and processes  
• In-depth knowledge of conditional use permits, special use permits, and temporary infrastructure permits 

Expectations:

• Highly detail-oriented with negotiating experience and diplomacy skills tactfully balancing competing interests  
• Fluent working with Office suite products including Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel – experience with Slack, Sharepoint, Smartsheets a plus 
• Demonstrated experience in implementing DEIB initiatives within previous roles, including but not limited to leading diverse teams, fostering an inclusive workplace culture, and successfully executing projects that address the needs of a diverse community 
• Demonstrated success coordinating cross-functional resources, competing timelines and processes  
• Capacity to present information concisely to a wide audience of executive leadership, external contractors and advisors, as well as governmental agencies and staff 
• Some travel as needed to local building safety offices, local, state, and federal agencies, and on-site venues

Education:

• Desired – Project Management Expertise 
• Desired – Degree in Engineering, Business, Environment, Event Management, and/or Law 
• Desired – Demonstrated experience implementing DEIB initiatives within previous roles, including but not limited to leading diverse teams, fostering an inclusive workplace culture, and successfully executing projects that address the needs of a diverse community   
• Preferred - Bachelor’s Degree in environmental planning, environmental science, urban and regional planning, or closely related fields 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to work on-site in an open office environment based in Los Angeles, CA 

The annual base salary range for this position is $88,000.00-115,000.00. The pay scale provided is the range that LA28 reasonably expects to pay as starting base compensation for this role. All LA28 compensation remains subject to final determination based on individual candidate qualifications, experience, or other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational business needs and applicable law.

LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

LA28 is committed to fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin, or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. LA28 will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all applicable laws. We strive to build a team that is inclusive and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities to apply. We assess applications based on relevant skills, education, and experience a candidate can add to our team.