Centralized Permits Coordinator — Equity & Career Growth

Groundworks, LLC; Montgomeryville (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee ownership opportunities

Industry leading training programs

Leadership development and growth

Job summary

Groundworks, LLC is seeking a Centralized Permit Coordinator in our Philadelphia area office to manage residential and commercial permit duties from submission through closeout. You will liaise with municipalities, inspectors, engineers, and internal teams to secure approvals and keep projects moving on schedule.

The role requires strong organization, clear communication, and the ability to handle multiple permits in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with permitting, municipal processes, inspections, construction administration, or related functions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, track, and maintain permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate permit approvals, revisions, inspections, and permit closeout activities.
• Work with municipalities, inspectors, engineers, utility providers, homeowners, and internal teams to obtain required approvals and information.
• Resolve permit blockers, kickbacks, failed inspections, and escalations to keep projects progressing.
• Schedule and coordinate inspections as required throughout the permitting process.
• Maintain accurate permit records, tracking logs, compliance documentation, and status updates.
• Communicate permit status, requirements, and updates to branches, customers, municipalities, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all jurisdictional, permitting, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Permitting knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tracking systems

Job description

Groundworks, LLC is seeking a Centralized Permit Coordinator in our Philadelphia area office to manage residential and commercial permit duties from submission through closeout. You will liaise with municipalities, inspectors, engineers, and internal teams to secure approvals and keep projects moving on schedule.

The role requires strong organization, clear communication, and the ability to handle multiple permits in a fast-paced environment.