Permit Coordinator

Aro Homes•Mountain View, CA

About The Position

Aro Homes is seeking a dynamic professional with an understanding of systems and procedures to support our Land and Project Developments as a Permit Coordinator. Aro Homes’ single family infill projects are located primarily in Mountain View and the surrounding Peninsula. This role reports to the Director of Land and Project Development and is responsible for assisting in the end-to-end process for getting projects ready for construction as efficiently and quickly as possible. This mission critical role will assist in driving efficient entitlement and utility planning including project feasibility and assessment, management of third-party consultants, pre-construction activity, plan checking and obtaining state, cityand county approvals for all development activity.

Requirements

Process driven approach with a strong attention to detail.
Excellent communicator across mediums.
Facilitate using project management software – Smartsheet's, MS Project, Oracle Primavera Cloud etc.
Strong interpersonal skills isa must; the build and maintains strong working relationships with customers, co-workers, trade partners and inspectors.
1-2 years' experience in residential in fill development.
Ability to manage multiple projects at a time
Strong internal drive & motivation, Bias for Action, and growth mindset.
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of our DMV/background check.

Responsibilities

Support all land development activities on a portfolio of lots including consultant contracting, procurement, and budget management.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with the municipalities in which we operate.
Manage utility applications for water, sewer, gas and electrical (PG&E).
Manage decommissioning activities including, but not limited to, hazardous material testing, hazardous material abatement, and salvage.
Manage the permit portal in each jurisdiction, including the corrections process.
Exercise initiative in organizing and completing assigned tasks according to established guidelines, safety standards and procedures, deadlines and department parameters.
Solve problems using good judgement based upon knowledge, experience, and common sense.
Support the completion of all land development activities on a portfolio of lots including site due diligence, project budgeting and feasibility, and coordinating permit submission and revision.
Assist in development and control the project’s land development and permitting schedules and coordinate workflows and critical path schedule to accelerate project cycle times.
Build strong communications and relationships with relevant third parties including arborists, surveyors, civil engineers, etc.
Work closely with Utilities to expedite and streamline the disconnect and reconnect of all required utilities.
Secure permits for demolition activities including all required plans, permits and notices.
Coordinate and pay all required Impact and Development Fees in preparation of Building Permit issuance.
Anticipate and solve problems while always seeking to drive continuous process improvements.