Rachel Yoshida
Enco Consulting Inc.
Austin,TX
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Project Manager experienced in coordinating complex permitting processes across municipal and utility sectors. Achieved compliance and expedited timelines through effective stakeholder alignment and robust permit tracking systems. Focused on strategic problem-solving, clear communication, and team collaboration to drive successful project outcomes.
Work History
Senior Lead Project Permit Manager
3 Years 5 Months- Lead a team managing permitting for a Fortune 100 utility client in the Central Texas (Austin metro) market, overseeing the approval and release of more than 200 work packages, including 17 totaling 3.64 million linear feet of right-of-way permits while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Oversaw the submission of 514 individual permits, with 406 approvals, in a rolling 12-month period across 25 individual jurisdictions and 5 departments and programs; identify required permits, prepare applications, and track approvals against project milestones and schedules
- Coordinated with internal teams, client stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to streamline communication and secure timely approvals
- Built and maintained databases tracking project documentation, permit status, and compliance milestones, enhancing accuracy and efficiency
- Proactively identified permitting roadblocks and collaborated with teams to resolve them and maintain project momentum
- Review documentation and exhibits for completeness before submission to reviewing agencies
Project Facilitation Manager
6 Months- Coordinated planning among designer, CAD specialist, and structural engineers to gather necessary information for permitting across multiple municipalities, ensuring compliance and timely approvals
- Researched permit requirements for all parties, facilitating adherence to schedules and minimizing delays
- Obtained and reviewed documentation from relevant departments, ensuring completeness of packages prior to submission for approval to streamline the permitting process
Permit Technician
2 Years 6 Months- Reviewed and accepted permit applications, including utility infrastructure permits, supporting building review, inspections, code enforcement, and front desk operations
- Delivered public notices and electronic inspection results
- Managed Short Term Rental and Solicitor's License programs, developing workflows for the new Business License program
- Delivered public notices and electronic inspection results to ensure compliance and inform stakeholders
Office Manager / Licensed Insurance Agent
3 Years 2 Months- Obtained licensing as commercial and personal lines agent while serving as Office Manager
- Coordinated client and agent onboarding, insurance verification, and inquiries to streamline processes
- Managed calendars, supplies, company events, and file systems while supporting staff on various projects
Education
Bachelor of Science - Merchandising
Accounting/Bookkeeping program and Bookkeeper Certificate
Skills
Permitting compliance
Project coordination
Zoning regulations
Written communication
Permit application preparation
Multidisciplinary project coordination
Documentation review
Microsoft Office Suite
Tools: Microsoft Office (Excel
Word
Outlook)
Google Workspace
Project budgeting
database and tracking systems
Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration
Client relationship management
Analytical skills
Construction permitting
Permit compliance monitoring
Certification
Accounting/Bookkeeping program and Bookkeeper Certificate, Austin Community College (2009 - 2010)
Timeline
Senior Lead Project Permit Manager
Enco Consulting Inc.
05.2023 - CurrentRead More
Project Facilitation Manager
Dimension Pools
11.2022 - 05.2023Read More
Permit Technician
City of Lakeway
02.2020 - 08.2022Read More
Office Manager / Licensed Insurance Agent
Eckert Insurance Group
07.2007 - 09.2010Read More
Austin Community College
Accounting/Bookkeeping program and Bookkeeper Certificate
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Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science from Merchandising
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