Administrative Permitting Coordinator — Water Main Construction

DLZ Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts & health_s\

Job summary

DLZ Corporation, a Midwest engineering and design firm, seeks an Administrative Coordinator to support the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department’s Water Main Construction Group. The role focuses on permit processing (BSEED) via ACCELA, data entry, and document control to keep LSL construction on schedule.

The candidate should have at least an associate degree and 2+ years of related experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and document-management

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required.
• Two or more years of administrative support, project coordination, permit processing, document control, records management, or related experience.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and electronic document-management or workflow systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple applications, deadlines, follow-up items, and stakeholder communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with technical, construction, and municipal personnel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, enter, and submit BSEED permit applications through ACCELA.
• Upload, organize, and maintain permit documentation and records.
• Monitor application status, review comments, approvals, corrections, and actions.
• Coordinate with DWSD personnel, contractors, BSEED reviewers, and project staff.
• Maintain electronic permit files, status logs, and supporting records for LSL construction.
• Prepare routine permit-status reports and identify items affecting construction work.
• Perform data entry, document control, and other administrative support tasks.
• Follow confidentiality, records-management, quality, and project procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Document management systems

Job description

DLZ Corporation, a Midwest engineering and design firm, seeks an Administrative Coordinator to support the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department’s Water Main Construction Group. The role focuses on permit processing (BSEED) via ACCELA, data entry, and document control to keep LSL construction on schedule.

The candidate should have at least an associate degree and 2+ years of related experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and document-management