Webber - Permit Coordinator - Infrastructure Management

Ferrovial•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is seeking a Permit Coordinator to provide program processes and oversight for permit coordination, review, tracking, and compliance monitoring. The role facilitates permit applications and engineering plans, site visits for proposed projects, final inspections and closeout, and attendance at pre-construction meetings. The coordinator works with the Department’s one-stop permit process and coordinates reviews involving environmental matters, structures, utilities, and maintenance of traffic. The Permit Coordinator processes a range of permits and associated paperwork, monitors routine work-plan activities, and serves as a company representative to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding permit policy when requested. The role also coordinates issues involving Webber, the public, utility companies, and the Department; advises staff on plan and specification reviews; schedules and coordinates work; and supports the Project Manager with reporting, roadway asset compliance, and work-order completion. The position includes inspecting work for contract compliance and identifying opportunities to improve work methods, processes, efficiency, and cost.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of experience in a related industry.
Clean, valid Class 1 driver’s license.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Teams.
Demonstrated excellence in time management.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
DOT certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain the Webber Permit Processing Program safely, accurately, and efficiently.
Coordinate with the Department’s one-stop permit process and assign reviews involving environmental matters, structures, utilities, and maintenance of traffic.
Monitor routine work-plan activities, including traffic control and maintenance work.
Process utility, driveway, special use, drainage, house-moving, road-closure, and landscaping permits and related paperwork.
Represent the company in providing information to DOT about permit policy when requested.
Coordinate and address issues between Webber, the public, utility companies, and the Department.
Serve as a subject matter consultant to staff reviewing plans and specifications, including maintenance of traffic, utility conflicts, and erosion control.
Review applicant plan sets for roadway and right-of-way encroachment, applying relevant administrative rules and requirements.
Present monthly permit summary and status reports to the Project Manager, including application counts, processing times, outstanding issues, and pertinent communications with the Department.
Schedule and coordinate work to be performed.
Assist with roadway characteristics through RCI inventory.
Assist the Project Manager in determining whether assets should be brought into contract compliance through self-performance or subcontracting, considering cost, timelines, and efficiency.
Be present and ready to work on time every work day.
Inspect in-process and completed work to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve work methods, processes, efficiency, and cost reduction.
Create and manage successful completion of all work orders.
Facilitate permit applications and engineering plans, proposed-project site visits, final inspections and closeout, and attendance at pre-construction meetings.