Permitting Specialist

ms consultants, inc.•Columbus, OH

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Permitting Specialist joins ms consultants, inc.'s Building Systems team in Columbus, Ohio, coordinating permitting for multiple projects. The role focuses on researching permitting processes and timelines, setting client expectations about permitting and its impact on project opening dates, and keeping internal teams and clients informed. The specialist works with architects, engineers, technicians, administrative professionals, clients, and permitting jurisdictions. After construction documents are submitted, the specialist follows up and monitors review progress to help verify projects are moving as expected. The work may involve state and local building permits, signage permits, health permits, EPA permits, water service permits, and erosion and sediment control permits. The position includes organizing, recording, tracking, and monitoring permitting data; using Excel and other Microsoft Office platforms for project tasks; and assisting project team leaders in aligning client and technical expectations with construction schedules. The company describes a hybrid work option, with full-time remote work available for select positions depending on the role and its requirements.

Requirements

Strong communication skills.
Ability to collaborate, think creatively, and stay highly organized.
Technical computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Experience working in technical project teams.
Experience researching planning and zoning approvals with municipalities.
Ability to proactively solve problems, communicate ideas, and learn office production workflows in a collaborative, matrixed team environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate outreach to applicable permitting jurisdictions to research permitting processes and timelines.
Set client expectations about permitting processes and their potential impact on project opening dates.
Record and report permitting research to internal teams and clients.
Follow up after construction document submission and monitor review progress.
Coordinate permitting for multiple projects and help ensure timelines are met.
Organize, record, track, and monitor permitting data.
Complete production-related project tasks using Excel and other Microsoft Office platforms.
Assist project team leaders in aligning client and technical expectations with construction schedules.