Director of Planning & Permitting

About Revive Real EstateRevive is a venture-backed proptech company built on the belief that the future starts at home. While most people see renovation as a project, we built it as a path to real wealth for homeowners. By connecting renovation with financing and selling, we create new ways to buy, sell, and unlock value, giving homeowners real control over their biggest asset.At Revive, ownership is real and impact is visible. We move fast, challenge broken systems, and hold a high bar for clarity and outcomes. If you want to work on problems that matter and see your work translate into real-world change, this is where you will do your best work.What we offerCompetitive salary & benefits in a high-growth, VC-backed companyReal ownership, clear accountability, and the authority to make decisions that matterDirect working relationships with Revive’s founders and senior leaders on initiatives that shape how the company growsThe opportunity to design and build in a company where craft, clarity, and outcomes are valuedA fast-moving environment where strong work leads to more responsibility and more opportunityFlexibility in how and where you work, paired with high expectations for impactA culture that values contribution, judgment, and follow-through over titles or tenureRevive is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on contribution, capability, and alignment with how we work.Why this role existsAt Revive, we are not just renovating homes — we are unlocking value through complex, high-dollar projects that require real planning, real permitting, and disciplined execution. Many of our projects exceed $500K–$1M+ in scope, and the difference between success and failure is not demand — it is whether the project is properly structured, approved, and buildable before construction begins.This role exists to ensure that happens. You will own the architectural readiness, permitting execution, and city coordination required to move projects from concept to reality. This is a critical role responsible for removing friction between plans, permits, and execution. You will step into projects before they break—or after they already have—and bring clarity, direction, and momentum to move them forward.What You Will DoOwn architectural plan readiness across projects, ensuring all drawings, plan sets, and supporting documentation are complete, accurate, and aligned with execution requirementsReview construction plans, scopes of work, and specifications to identify gaps, inconsistencies, or risks related to constructability and permittingManage the permitting process end-to-end, including submission, plan check responses, corrections, approvals, and timelinesServe as the primary liaison between Revive and city planning departments, building departments, and permitting authoritiesCoordinate directly with architects, structural engineers, and consultants to ensure plans meet code requirements and pass reviewIdentify and resolve plan check comments, corrections, and compliance issues quickly and effectivelyEnsure all approved plans are not only compliant but fully buildable and executable in the fieldUnblock projects delayed by permitting issues, incomplete plans, or city feedbackProvide clear direction on what is required to move projects forward when issues ariseEstablish and refine standards for plan quality, permitting workflows, and project readinessIdentify zoning, permitting, and structural risks early in the project lifecycle before capital is deployedMaintain visibility across active projects and intervene where planning or permitting risk is highestSupport construction and production teams by ensuring projects are properly structured before execution beginsWho You AreYou have real experience in construction, planning, or permitting — not just theory, but projects that actually got approved and builtYou understand how plans, permits, and field execution connect—and where they typically breakYou are comfortable working directly with cities and navigating planning and building departmentsYou can read architectural and structural plans and quickly identify issues or gapsYou are decisive and capable of making judgment calls without perfect informationYou take ownership of outcomes and are willing to step in to solve problems directlyYou operate with urgency and understand the cost of delaysYou are not looking for a slow, highly structured environment — you want real responsibilityQualifications5–10+ years of experience in construction, permitting, planning, architecture coordination, or related rolesStrong ability to read and interpret architectural and structural plansExperience working with permitting processes and city approvalsFamiliarity with zoning, code requirements, and construction sequencingExperience coordinating with architects, engineers, contractors, and consultantsProven ability to identify and resolve construction or permitting issuesExperience with residential renovation or development projects preferredCalifornia experience strongly preferredThe Pay Range For This Role Is90,000 - 130,000 USD per year(Irvine, CA)