Permit Coordinator

Richmond American Homes•Camas, WA

1d•$50,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Sekisui House U.S. team is a proud builder of the SHAWOOD, Richmond American Homes, Woodside Homes, Holt Homes, Hubble Homes, and Chesmar Homes brands. We take great pride in being a member of Sekisui House, a global leader in homebuilding. This impressive, 60+ year old company has built over 2.6 million new homes designed to reflect and adapt to the changing needs of today's homebuyers. Drawing on Sekisui House's unparalleled history and superior service, we commit ourselves to a future where people around the world can live joyful lives in homes that are safe, secure, stylish and comfortable. We encourage a company culture that promotes professionalism, teamwork, health & wellness and work-life balance. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for success, consider building a career with us. Positive Work Environment & Culture Collaborative Team Culture: Join a supportive environment where teamwork and the open exchange of ideas are highly valued. Team Engagement: Participate in a variety of team-building events and social gatherings, such as company outings, holiday celebrations, and regular office socials. We support a healthy work-life balance and recognize the importance of time outside of work commitments. The Permit Coordinator orders state, county, and city permits so that the company can meet deadlines and ensure building processes run smoothly to fulfill company goals and strategic plans. This position manages records, prepares permit packages, and tracks information. This person facilitates the relationship between Holt Homes and various Jurisdictions with integrity, courtesy, and character.

Requirements

High School education completed
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

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
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.

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