Development Services Coordinator

ISG • Raleigh, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ISG, a multi-disciplinary, full-service architecture and engineering firm, is seeking a Development Services Coordinator to support its continued growth. This role will provide project due diligence, public and private sector plan review and permitting services. As a 100% employee-owned firm, ISG fosters collaboration, innovation, and the delivery of exceptional results nationwide.

Requirements

• Demonstrated attention to detail, curiosity, and strong investigative skills
• Proven experience in design, public engagement processes, or project management
• Solid understanding of planning principles, zoning ordinances, and land development procedures
• Familiarity with City, County, and State review processes, including applications for variances, conditional use permits (CUPs), planned unit developments (PUDs), zoning amendments, and plan reviews
• Ability to interpret and connect zoning ordinances with building code requirements
• Skilled in managing multiple concurrent projects across interdisciplinary teams with competing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, OneNote, BlueBeam, and ESRI ArcGIS preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Enthusiasm for contributing to team-driven project success

Nice To Haves

• Environmental permitting experience is a plus, though not required

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough project due diligence, research, and documentation of entitlement activities, including compiling design guidelines, zoning information, and relevant maps and reports.
• Develop and implement effective strategies to secure necessary project approvals.
• Apply advanced knowledge of public and private sector permitting across diverse project types.
• Prepare detailed plan review and permit packages, schedules, and presentation materials.
• Lead and coordinate pre-application conference meetings with stakeholders and review entities.
• Draft and submit permit and plan review applications, including supporting narratives and responses.
• Serve as liaison with plan review and permitting agencies to facilitate approvals.
• Proactively seek opportunities to streamline and accelerate review processes.
• Collaborate with internal team members and external consultants across multiple disciplines.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and review authorities.
• Maintain accurate records of permitting processes and stakeholder interactions.
• Monitor and manage permit-related tasks and provide timely updates to Project Managers.
• Perform quality assurance reviews before and after submittals.
• Participate in client meetings and project presentations as needed.
• Support public engagement efforts through workshops and presentations.
• Represent projects during public meetings, including City Council and Planning Commission sessions.
• Leverage professional and personal networks to identify and pursue new business opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start date
• Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Bi-annual profit sharing
• Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
• 401K retirement plan
• Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Bereavement leave
• Supplemental voluntary benefits
• Short term and long-term disability
• Parking reimbursement, varies on office location
• Cell phone plan reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement for ISG-approved travel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees