Permit Coordinator

KPI Solutions•Alpharetta, GA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

KPI Solutions is a leading supply chain and warehouse automation integrator helping companies transform distribution operations through intelligent software, robotics, automation, and data-driven solutions. With expertise spanning WMS, automation, robotics, controls, and systems integration, KPI partners with customers to design and implement scalable solutions that improve throughput, efficiency, and operational performance across distribution and fulfillment environments. Role Summary The Permit Coordinator owns the end-to-end permitting process for material handling automation projects (conveyors, AS/RS, robotics, sortation) across several concurrent job sites. Works with moderate autonomy, escalating only complex jurisdictional or code-interpretation issues to senior staff.

Requirements

5+ years in permit coordination, construction administration, or AHJ liaison work; industrial, warehouse, or logistics construction strongly preferred
Working knowledge of how building/fire/electrical codes apply to conveyor systems, racking, and automated equipment
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple jurisdictions/projects simultaneously with limited supervision
Proficiency with permit tracking or construction management software (Procore, PlanGrid, or similar)
Comfortable reading and marking up construction/engineering drawings
Strong written/verbal communication for negotiating with government officials and resolving plan review pushback
Ability to travel to job sites as needed (typically 10–25%)

Nice To Haves

Direct experience permitting material handling/automation systems (conveyor, ASRS, robotics)
Working knowledge of NFPA 13/72 as applied to warehouse automation and high-piled storage
Prior experience on the AHJ side (municipal plan reviewer or inspector) or as a permit expediter

Responsibilities

Independently research and interpret permit requirements (building, electrical, mechanical, fire/life-safety) across varied AHJs, including jurisdictions with non-standard or ambiguous code adoption
Prepare and submit complete permit packages (drawings, equipment cut sheets, load calculations, seismic/structural docs) with minimal oversight
Track applications through plan review, respond to reviewer comments, and manage resubmittals to keep schedules on track
Serve as primary point of contact with building departments, fire marshals, and inspectors for assigned projects
Coordinate directly with engineering and subcontractors to close out RFIs related to permitting
Schedule inspections, attend key ones on-site, and drive corrective actions to closure
Maintain and improve the permit tracking dashboard across 8–12 active projects
Monitor and flag relevant code changes (IBC, NFPA 13/72, NEC, OSHA) affecting automation installs
Mentor junior coordinators or expediters on process and documentation standards
Proactively identify and communicate schedule/budget risk from permitting delays to the project manager