Permit Coordinator

Tait & Associates•Rancho Cordova, CA

1d•$60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

TAIT & Associates is seeking a Permit & Design Coordinator to work closely with the Directors in the PMO Group. As the Permit & Design Coordinator, your primary responsibility is preparing and assembling all applications/documents required for various Permit Submissions, as well as the submission and application tracking/follow up. You will also be responsible for assisting with administrative tasks such as updating project statuses, schedules, file storage/management and ad-hoc regulatory research. You will primarily interface with the PMO team, as well as clients and city/county building departments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture.
Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Smartsheet.
Prior experience with permitting
Experience in administration, project coordination, and/or clerical work
Excellent written and interpersonal skills - not afraid to make phone calls and over-communicate both internally and externally with clients and jurisdictions
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to learn quickly and effectively

Nice To Haves

Experience with site development coordination with government agencies, and design consultants
Previous experience submitting plans to municipalities preferred.

Responsibilities

Gather supporting documents internally and externally via software/email, complete applications, and submit them to local and state government agencies, primarily for building and construction permits.
Regularly follow up on submitted applications, manage timelines, and communicate estimated completion dates to expedite approvals.
Contact local governments to verify research findings, ensuring all permitting requirements, including forms and fees, are accounted for.
Provide support for various permits, filings, customer communications, administrative project work, and internal tasks.
Maintain organized and up-to-date systems, ensuring permit submissions reflect the latest information.
Assist the project team with development projects from the Conceptual Phase through Construction.
Conduct site feasibility studies and due diligence research.
Support entitlement approvals and permit processing.
Process and track permits across multiple projects.
Collaborate with the Entitlements Director and Construction Document Director to meet project milestones.
Follow up on design team deliverables to ensure project progress.

Benefits

TAIT invests in you by providing a comprehensive compensation and benefits program along with the opportunity for professional growth and development.
Our benefits package includes valuable and affordable options for health, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, 401(k) with match, generous paid time off and other supplemental benefits.
TAIT’s core value is its culture of kindness. With this, you’ll find a family-oriented environment and flexibility to manage work and life with a rewarding career.
Flexible Work Schedule Options - Remote, Hybrid, In-Person
Medical options including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts (no extra charges for spouse or dependent coverage)
Dental Plans with little to no deductible
Vision PPO plan that’s accepted widely from local offices to large retailers
Company paid Life Insurance
ID Theft Protection & Monitoring
Voluntary Life, Accident and Critical Illness plans
Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement plan 401(k) with employer match
Paid time off to relax and recharge with vacation, holidays, and sick time.
Annual memberships with Strava and Headspace for additional health and wellness benefits
Maternity and Paternity leave time options to care for the newest little family members
Support for professional growth and development.
Corporate Lodging Program (CLC)