Permit Coordinator (Construction / Remodeling)

Clearwater Shower Bath•Clearwater, FL

5d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Clearwater Shower Bath is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Permit Coordinator to manage building permits for bathroom remodeling and construction projects. The role is based in the company’s Tampa Bay office and involves coordinating with local building departments, construction teams, suppliers, clients, and other stakeholders to secure timely approvals and support project delivery in compliance with Florida building codes. In addition to managing permit applications and communications, the coordinator oversees installation scheduling and assists with purchasing, materials, inventory, warehouse staging, and customer service. The position requires handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and occasional travel to permitting offices.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in permit coordination, construction operations, or permitting.
High school diploma or GED.
Familiarity with Florida Building Codes and local Tampa Bay permitting processes.
Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Valid Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation for occasional travel to permitting offices.

Nice To Haves

Florida permitting experience is highly preferred.
Some college or a degree in a related field, such as Construction Management.
Experience with online permitting portals.
Florida Notary Public certification, or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit permit applications and required paperwork to city and county offices, ensuring documentation and fees meet local requirements.
Assist with notarizing documents if certified, or coordinate notary services when needed.
Work with construction managers and design teams to gather drawings, product approvals, and other application documents.
Track permit status and timelines, communicate updates to team members and, when needed, homeowners or clients, and troubleshoot permit-related issues.
Direct and supervise installation teams, ensuring they understand daily assignments and objectives.
Work with the Production Manager, Sales Managers, and installers to resolve scheduling and on-the-job challenges.
Develop and adjust daily and weekly installation schedules to meet customer deadlines.
Order materials and check inventory as part of operations.
Review sales work orders and identify materials needed for upcoming jobs.
Create and submit purchase orders to vendors; track orders and shipments through warehouse delivery.
Communicate with suppliers about availability, lead times, and delivery schedules, and coordinate purchase approvals with Accounting.
Resolve order issues, shortages, damaged materials, and delivery delays.
Monitor inventory to help prevent shortages or overstock and plan material needs around installation schedules.
Process pick tickets and ensure installers are staged for the day.
Manage returns, claims, and defective-material reporting; help maintain an organized, safe, and efficient warehouse.
Conduct welcome calls with new customers.
Answer customer calls about service issues and record notes, status updates, and resolutions in the CRM.