Permit Coordinator

Johnson Controls•St Louis, MD

About The Position

The Permit Coordinator compiles data and paperwork to support processing local building, zoning, and planning permits and approvals, as well as State and Federal environmental permit applications and approvals. The role works closely with CAD and Install teams to identify necessary permits and approvals and plans, delivers, manages, and coordinates project permitting. The coordinator investigates local, state, and federal permitting requirements and interprets applicable regulations. The position leads permitting for assigned projects, from preparing and submitting applications through tracking approvals, documenting progress, updating clients and internal staff, and meeting deadlines. It also involves communicating and coordinating with government authorities, researching jurisdiction-specific requirements, maintaining decision-maker information and permit records, tracking regulatory changes, and coordinating with project teams and permitting expeditors. The coordinator may work across multiple projects and departments, independently or collaboratively, and may assist SimplexGrinnell and Johnson Controls teams with permit matters. The hiring hourly range is $24–$28. The rate depends on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data. The position includes a competitive benefits package. Johnson Controls may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence, to help identify and evaluate candidates; hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Three or more years handling permitting is preferred, particularly in the construction business.
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.
Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read and understand security-system specifications, including burglar alarms, CCTV, access control, and fire alarms.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work across multiple departments as needed or independently.
Sense of urgency and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Two-year degree or trade school education.
Experience handling permitting in the construction business.

Responsibilities

Lead permitting for assigned projects, including preparing permit and approval materials and application packages, submitting and tracking applications, monitoring and documenting approval stages, providing updates, and meeting deadlines.
Lead communications and coordinate work scope with local, county, state, and federal authorities regarding permits, regulatory reviews, and approvals.
Research and update filing requirements across jurisdictions and maintain a database of jurisdictional decision-makers.
Monitor changing regulations and notify staff of relevant updates.
Coordinate with local project permitting expeditors.
Manage multiple projects and keep project documents organized.
Follow up with clients and project teams to obtain items needed for approvals.
Take initiative to help accelerate project approvals.
Keep the TIP system and Permit Database updated.
Follow up on expired permits to have them closed.
Work with SimplexGrinnell and Johnson Controls teams on permit matters when necessary.