Pull Permits when you are using a Project Manager?

[Greg P.]

Hi all. This question is for those using a Project manager when working on projects. I've been using a licensed contractor when doing projects, but how does one pull permits when you use a Project manager? With this new lead certification requirement, I would think you would need someone certified to start work on older homes. Please let me know. Thanks.

[J Scott]

My PM is a full-time employee and is not a licensed GC. And, as Jon indicated, in my area, permits can only be pulled by licensed GCs.

So, when we need to pull permits on jobs where we wouldn't otherwise have a GC, we have a GC that will pull the permits, check in on work and call in for inspections for a flat fee per project ($1000-1500, depending on the number of inspections).

It's a good deal for him (only a couple hours of work) and a good deal for us, though he obviously needs to trust that we'll do everything to code and in a workman-like manner...