Project Permitter

Dewberry • Danville, VA

10d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Remote

About The Position

Dewberry is hiring a Project Permitter for its Real Estate and Commercial Development Team, based in the Danville or Richmond, Virginia office, with remote work also available. The role focuses on engaging authorities having jurisdiction over development projects to coordinate and lead permitting efforts required for design and construction. The successful candidate will handle administrative, technical, project/program management, and client-facing responsibilities to manage project timelines and coordinate critical permitting requirements for local jurisdictions.

The position involves coordinating with local and geographically dispersed professionals, managing schedules, permit fees, and deliverables across a large volume of projects, and working with clients to maintain project budgets and schedules. Candidates should be comfortable managing multiple assignments concurrently and working in a team environment. Travel for planning, zoning, and council meetings is required.

Dewberry is a professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. The projected salary range is $70,000–$90,000 annually, though it may vary based on skills, experience, location, and market conditions. Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Requirements

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on multiple project assignments concurrently.
• Ability to work with clients and maintain project budgets and schedules.
• Desire to work in a team environment.
• Strong program management skills using schedule software and Microsoft Office programs.
• Willingness to travel for planning, zoning, and council meetings.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required if relevant working experience aligns with the position.
• Three to five years of experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in commercial development, civil engineering, or a related field managing schedules and deliverables.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Three to five years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with local and geographically dispersed teams of professionals to meet local jurisdictional development permitting requirements.
• Manage schedules, permit fees, and deliverable execution to ensure permitting requirements are met across a large volume of projects.
• Work with clients and maintain project budgets and schedules.
• Manage multiple project assignments concurrently.
• Travel to planning, zoning, and council meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time