Permit Administrator I

HARRISON FRENCH & ASSOCIATES LTD•Bentonville, AR

10d

About The Position

HFA is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Civil Permit Administrator I to join our growing Civil team and help drive the success of projects nationwide. In this role, you’ll take ownership of the civil permitting process from start to finish—working independently to manage documentation, coordinate with jurisdictions, and communicate directly with clients and internal teams. You'll also mentor junior staff, support complex projects, and collaborate with a talented group of professionals in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment. If you're looking to make an impact and grow your career with a company that values innovation, accountability, and teamwork, we want to hear from you. HFA is a multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior design firm who thrives in a people first driven environment. We build partnerships based on the integration of design thinking and project delivery. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we have developed a people-centric culture where we value our people at all levels. With a focus on well-being, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and a flexible work schedule. Our team members have access to professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work.

Requirements

None required
High school diploma or GED equivalent
None required

Responsibilities

Permit Administrator I is an entry level position assisting supervisor to obtain entitlement and permit approvals for a variety of projects through submittal requirement research, document management and plans distributions.
Develop strong communication skills
Obtain permit requirements by research and code calling
Compile multidiscipline plan sets
Complete governmental permit forms
Request funds and owner information requirements for plan submission
Generate letters of transmittal
Facilitate the distribution process of packaging, shipping and uploading documents
Manage and track permit submittals through the review process until final approval
Communicate and document review status of the project with the Design Team based upon commination with the government agency/authority having jurisdiction
Communicate and collaborate with General Contractor through all stages