Permit Coordinator

Sekisui House U.S. • Jacksonville, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

A Permit Coordinator for new construction ensures a smooth and compliant permitting process for construction projects. They act as a point of contact for various departments, including building, engineering, and regulatory agencies, to facilitate the timely issuance of all necessary permits

Requirements

• High School education completed
• Minimum of 2 years of construction or mortgage industry experience in a permitting or transaction coordinator role preferred
• Working knowledge of construction and permitting process preferred
• Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy loads of paperwork
• Proficient in Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Ability to learn new software and programs quickly
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written, in the English language
• Be able to effectively prioritize tasks
• Adapt in an ever-changing environment
• Work independently as well as in a group setting

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Smartsheet and Builder MT preferred
• Potential hybrid work schedule after mandatory in-office training, decided by manager

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and monitor permit packages to jurisdictions
• Request transportation of permits from courier services
• Track permits, retrieve approved permits, and submit supplemental information as needed
• Track truss calculations, engineering changes, and floor joist changes
• Request documents “wet stamp” from engineer
• Prepare check requests (permit fees, utility fees, city/county fees)
• Request title documents (owner’s deed, sales history)
• Coordinate with engineering firms to create site plans and storm water reports
• Coordinate with the sales team on structural selections for Builder’s inventory homes
• Review architectural house plans to ensure conformance with customer’s structural selections

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: We provide a competitive compensation structure that rewards performance and results.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive coverage includes medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Financial Future: Access a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Time Off: Our time-off benefits include vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and other leave types (bereavement, jury duty, FMLA, military leave).
• Insurance & Protection: Company-provided life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage are included. An employee assistance program (EAP) is also available.
• Homeownership & Financing: Take advantage of exclusive home purchase and financing discounts.
• Pet Insurance: Enjoy discounted group pet insurance rates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED