Built on a Foundation of Experience

Our team is equipped with applied knowledge and experience gained from managing thousands of permits across a portfolio of projects worth billions, and we understand the intricate complexities of the permitting process. As jurisdictions have rapidly transitioned to online systems and construction needs continues to drive innovation, we've recognized a surprising stagnation in how permit management is handled on behalf of OAC teams. This realization is sparking innovation.

As industry leaders in the permit expediting space, we harness the strength of our partnerships with stakeholders from the entire real estate development community — from developers, to design teams, to construction teams, to jurisdictional staff and policymakers — to accelerate mobilization and get your projects started. But just as important as these human relationships play, our motivation is disrupt traditional service offerings and to create fresh, modern solutions. Our goal is to exceed established industry standards by redefining what a permit expeditor can and should be.

We plan to utilize emerging technology to its full potential, not to overcomplicate an already complex process plagued with red tape, but to develop smarter, more efficient permitting workflows. By blending practical knowledge with digital tools, we are transforming permit management and creating a connected construction system that works faster and smarter than ever before. It’s not about creating something new, but bringing it up to industry standards, because at the end of the day, it’s justPermits.

Just Who You Want To Work With

Meet the people behind the permits. Our team combines real-world experience with modern tech solutions to cut through the red tape and keep your projects moving—fast, clear, and connected.

  • Founder and CEO

    Justin Manalo possesses valuable experience from his tenure as the President of the California division of a national permit expediting firm. His commitment to advancing technology within this specialized sector highlighted a gap he was eager to address. His impressive portfolio includes several recent iconic landmarks in Los Angeles, and his influence can be seen throughout California’s development landscape.


  • Vice President, Projects

    Jessica Madrigal has successfully delivered numerous projects, spanning from minor renovations to complex, multi-structure new developments. Her expertise across this diverse array of project types, along with her invaluable experience in various jurisdictions throughout Southern California, enhances our strategic approach for each project we undertake.

  • Opus Wilshire

    The Opus at 3545 Wilshire project is a striking two-tower, $220 million mixed-use development in Koreatown—built by Jamison and designed by Gruen Associates—that delivers 428 luxury apartments, a curated mix of retail and dining spaces, and lifestyle-driven features like rooftop lounges, co-working areas, and wellness facilities-symbolizing the focus in strengthening Koreatown’s urban infrastructure and economic growth for the City of Los Angeles.

  • Kurve on Wilshire

    The Kurve on Wilshire—designed by LARGE Architecture—is a $300 million, 23‑story mixed‑use high‑rise in Koreatown with 644 luxury rental residences, 15,000 sq ft of street‑level retail, and a one‑acre rooftop amenity deck atop a podium designed to preserve and enhance the experience of the adjacent Lafayette Park—marking a transformative densification and amenity‑rich addition that strengthens walkability, transit‑oriented housing, and economic vitality along Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles.

  • Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts

    The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is a visionary, 300,000‑square‑foot museum under construction in Los Angeles’s Exposition Park, designed by renowned architect Ma Yansong of MAD Architects with Stantec serving as executive architect, dedicated to celebrating visual storytelling—from comic art and illustrations to film memorabilia and fine art—through its expansive galleries, theaters, educational spaces, and landscaped public park, and is poised to significantly enhance LA’s cultural landscape, drive inclusive economic development, and anchor the city’s global reputation as a creative capital.

  • The Landmark Los Angeles

    The Landmark Los Angeles is a shimmering 34‑story, 376‑unit luxury apartment tower designed by Gensler—and developed by Douglas Emmett—standing as the first new residential high‑rise west of the 405 in over four decades, with 19 affordable units, a 1,000‑car garage, and a nearly one‑acre publicly accessible landscaped plaza—signaling a new era of vertical growth and reinvestment in West L.A., and paving the way for future high-density development in a traditionally low-rise, supply-constrained neighborhood.

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