Permitting Specialist

ms consultants, inc. • Columbus, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Permitting Specialist to join our dynamic Building Systems team. In this key role, you’ll be an essential part of our full-service project delivery—helping bring spaces to life by navigating the critical path of permitting. You’ll work closely with our talented in-house team of architects, engineers, technicians, and administrative professionals, collaborating on a wide range of exciting projects. This role is perfect for someone who is self-motivated, highly organized, and confident in communicating with clients and team members alike. As a Permitting Specialist, you’ll manage the coordination of multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timelines are met and clients have clear expectations about how permitting may impact their opening dates. We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer paid time off, flexible schedules, and company-paid holidays to support your needs. Our commitment to balance also includes a hybrid work option, allowing you to split your time between the office and home. Additionally, select positions may offer the opportunity for full-time remote work, depending on the role and its requirements.

Requirements

• Technical understanding of building permitting processes.
• Production related project tasks within the following software platforms: Excel, and other Microsoft Office platforms.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good collaborator.
• Creative thinker.
• Highly organized.
• Technical Computer skills – Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel.
• Experience working in technical project teams.
• Experience researching planning and zoning approvals with municipalities.

Nice To Haves

• Proactive problem solver, willing and able to communicate ideas and learn office production workflow in a collaborative, matrixed team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the coordination of multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timelines are met and clients have clear expectations about how permitting may impact their opening dates.
• Set appropriate client expectations for the permitting process and its impacts on opening dates.
• Coordinate and outreach to all applicable permitting jurisdictions to research the process and timelines.
• Record and report permitting research to internal teams and clients.
• Follow up and monitor the review progress after construction document submission to verify that the project is moving through as expected.
• Handle State and local building permits, signage permits, State or local health permits, EPA, water service permits and erosion and sediment control permits.
• Assist project team leaders to align client & technical expectations for each project construction schedule.
• Organize, record, track and monitor the permitting data.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Flexible schedules
• Company-paid holidays
• Health coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability
• Long-term care
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
• Costs for licensure, certifications, and further education

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed