Permitting and Licensing Specialist
About The Position
Brda Electric is seeking a sharp, organized, and detail-oriented Permitting and Licensing Specialist to join their growing operation. This role is crucial for managing approvals, registrations, documentation, inspections, and utility coordination across the Residential, Commercial, and Solar divisions, ensuring projects stay on track. The company, serving the St. Louis region since 1989, is family-owned, locally rooted, and focused on improving systems and investing in people. This is not a passive desk job; it requires a proactive individual who can manage numerous moving parts, communicate confidently with various stakeholders, anticipate problems, navigate changing requirements, and take ownership of tasks. The specialist will be responsible for ensuring permits are submitted, contractor registrations are current, utility paperwork is complete, inspections are scheduled, documentation is accurate, and approvals are in place, directly impacting project timelines, customer experience, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: Permitting, Contractor Licensing, Construction Administration, Project Coordination, Project Administration, Municipal Processes, Utility Coordination, Solar Administration, Electrical or Construction Operations.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and research skills.
- Experience using municipal permitting portals.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit permit applications.
- Review project documentation for completeness.
- Communicate with municipalities, counties, and Authorities having Jurisdiction.
- Track permit status and approval timelines.
- Follow up on outstanding applications.
- Obtain permits and required approvals.
- Communicate project readiness to internal teams.
- Learn and understand the requirements of different jurisdictions.
- Assist with contractor license management.
- Assist with municipal registrations.
- Assist with license renewals.
- Assist with compliance documentation.
- Assist with insurance certificates.
- Assist with required supporting documentation.
- Track expiration dates and renewal requirements for licenses and registrations.
- Maintain organized licensing and compliance records.
- Manage municipal inspection scheduling.
- Manage inspection documentation.
- Manage utility applications.
- Manage utility approvals.
- Manage solar interconnection paperwork.
- Manage required utility documentation.
- Track utility application status and follow up.
- Communicate with utility providers and internal teams.
- Maintain accurate project records.
- Update internal tracking systems.
- Monitor deadlines and outstanding requirements.
- Keep documentation organized and accessible.
- Identify recurring bottlenecks in processes.
- Recommend process improvements.
- Help create more efficient workflows.
- Build systems to reduce mistakes and prevent tasks from falling through the cracks.
Benefits
- Company-paid employee health coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Commission opportunities
- Professional growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
