Permit Administrator

Parkway Construction•Lewisville, TX

45d

About The Position

The Permit Administrator manages permitting and utility processes and tracks development for new commercial projects, expansions, and remodels. The role coordinates permit applications, plan-review documentation, site research, utility relationships, licensing checks, and permitting comments to keep projects on schedule and reduce overall development time. The Permit Administrator also updates the weekly development report and supports construction Project Managers with information needed for final inspections and certificates for openings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Experience in all aspects of the development process, with an emphasis on permitting, architecture, and construction.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Accurate data-entry and keyboarding skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, delivered courteously, calmly, and professionally.
Ability to quickly learn new technologies, programs, and databases.
Excellent analytical and reasoning skills, including the ability to think ahead and troubleshoot.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, and stay organized.
Self-starter who is resourceful, dependable, and accountable.
Ability to build and maintain favorable working relationships with clients and team members across departments.
Ability to work with integrity, trust, and respect.
Ability to thrive in a friendly, fast-paced, team-oriented environment requiring accountability, a strong work ethic, and a can-do attitude.
Regular use of telephone and email for communication.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the construction industry is ideal.

Responsibilities

File permit applications with city and county authorities for upcoming construction projects.
Serve as the Architectural team’s point person for preparing and submitting plan-review documents and following up.
Conduct preliminary research on upcoming sites and support coordination of initial site visits.
Understand permitting procedures in different markets.
Identify, select, and work with permit expeditors to keep permits on track and timely.
Initiate contact and establish relationships with utility companies for upcoming projects, and communicate relevant information to necessary parties.
Proactively verify that Parkway has the required licenses in cities and states for upcoming projects.
Track permitting comments and ensure Parkway Architects respond in a timely manner.
Manage the permitting process to reduce overall development time.
Create and update the development report each week.
Support construction Project Managers by ensuring they have the information needed to secure end-of-project inspections and certificates for openings.
Work with the Accounting department to procure NOW checks when needed for last-minute permit or utility requirements.