Permitting Coordinator

Position Overview:  The primary duty of a permit coordinator is to oversee and perform permitting of all accounts in local area. This includes compiling permit packet, filling out permit application, determining necessary permits for different municipalities and specialized areas, communicating with involved parties to minimize turnaround time.

Essential Functions:          

Under some supervision, will provide:

• Coordinate with peer team member on schedule, delivery, and status of all permits.
• Obtain documents from Engineers to facilitate the permit application process
• Obtain all required approvals for permits and act as liaison between the company and client
• Prepare and submit applications to client to support various agencies/ boards having jurisdiction over required permits and/or approvals
• Review any plans issued out for correct revision dates and permit details
• Coordinate paperwork and applications with client which includes updating and monitoring status in work management system
• Submit paperwork for permits
• Work closely with the client on the status of permits and ensure they are processed in a timely manner
• Coordinate with engineers to solve any plan deficiencies and mitigate permit comments
• Produce and maintain schedules for all communities and coordinate with all stakeholders from inception to approval of permitting process
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, etc.CCoo
• Enter permitting data
• Maintain all company files relating to permitting documents

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred
• 5 years of experience with permitting work in road right-of-way, reading and developing permit drawings
• Familiar with drawing software tools such as AutoCAD and other Geomedia platforms.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize and take initiative
• Able to read blueprints and plot plans
• Detail-oriented team player comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with heavy volume workload
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel)
• Excellent follow-up, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills
• Able to professionally perform multiple detail-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines