Permitting and pre-construction
Who chases the file while the consultants chase the city?
A permitting firm can hand an offshore hire the admin around applications: status chasing, document collection, and internal coordination across projects. The hire does not stamp drawings or act as the licensed professional. City Permit, a pre-construction consulting firm, uses this kind of support. Most roles are $1,800 a month, can start in 14 days, and include a 1-week trial.
Read the 7 out of 10 first
Angela has been very on point for the most part and has been handling her responsibilities to a good standard. There are always areas to improve, but overall, we’ve been happy with the support and consistency. I’d rate the experience a solid seven out of ten.
Hassan at City Permit said there are always areas to improve. That sentence is the useful part. The case study describes City Permit as a pre-construction firm in permitting, licensing, code compliance, utility coordination, and performance bonds. It says Angela handles responsibilities to a good standard, with Christine as account manager. It does not say Angela pulls permits as the professional of record. The page is City Permit.
A file, in the order the work usually happens
Typical coordination for this industry. Not a claim that Angela does each line.
- A project opens. The hire builds the checklist of documents the jurisdiction already asks for.
- Something is missing. They chase the client or the internal owner. They do not guess at a code interpretation.
- Status changes. They update the tracker the consultants already use and draft the client note for someone to send.
- The consultant reviews. The hire does not sign, stamp, or submit as the licensed party.
Roles that fit this work
- Project coordinatorMulti-project status, missing documents, and the internal list.
- Executive assistantInbox and scheduling around people who are in reviews.
- Customer service VAClient updates that follow a status you already know.
Price and trial
Most roles are $1,800 a month. An AI Implementation Specialist starts at $2,500 a month. Hiring can start in 14 days. There is a 1-week trial: if you are not satisfied, we find a replacement or refund your money. You can pause or cancel with 2 weeks' notice.
Frequently asked questions
Can a virtual assistant pull permits?
They can chase documents and update a tracker. They do not replace the licensed professional who is responsible for the submission. The City Permit case study describes operational support, not a license.
Why lead with a 7 out of 10?
Because Hassan said it, including that there are areas to improve. A case study that only quoted the friendly half would be a worse guide.
What was City Permit's challenge, in the case study?
Reliable operational assistance for administrative tasks, coordination, and internal workflows while they managed multiple client projects and regulatory requirements.
What does the seat cost?
Most roles are $1,800 a month, with a 14-day start and a 1-week trial. Notice after that is 2 weeks.