Permitting Coordinator

Pike Corporation•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Permitting Coordinator oversees and performs permitting for accounts in the local area. The role involves compiling permit packets, completing applications, determining permits required by municipalities and specialized areas, and communicating with involved parties to minimize turnaround time. Under some supervision, the coordinator works with peer team members, engineers, clients, agencies, boards, and other stakeholders to move permits from inception through approval. The position also maintains permitting records, schedules, application data, and status information in the work management system. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the organization’s ongoing needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; a college degree is preferred.
Five years of experience with permitting work in road right-of-way, reading and developing permit drawings.
Familiarity with drawing software tools such as AutoCAD and other Geomedia platforms.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and take initiative.
Ability to read blueprints and plot plans.
Detail-oriented team player comfortable in a fast-paced environment with a heavy-volume workload.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
Excellent follow-up, written and verbal communication, and time-management skills.
Ability to perform multiple detail-oriented tasks professionally with simultaneous deadlines.
Self-motivated, able to work independently, team-oriented, and customer-oriented.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.

Nice To Haves

College degree.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with peer team members on permit schedules, delivery, and status.
Obtain documents from engineers to facilitate permit applications.
Obtain required permit approvals and act as a liaison between the company and the client.
Prepare and submit applications and supporting materials to clients and agencies or boards having jurisdiction over required permits or approvals.
Review plans for correct revision dates and permit details.
Coordinate paperwork and applications with the client, including updating and monitoring status in the work management system.
Submit permit paperwork.
Work with clients to track permit status and ensure timely processing.
Coordinate with engineers to resolve plan deficiencies and address permit comments.
Produce and maintain schedules for communities and coordinate stakeholders from the beginning through approval of the permitting process.
Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments.
Enter permitting data.
Maintain company files related to permitting documents.