Engineering Submittals & Permits Lead for Projects

Crown Roofing & Waterproofing; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Roofing & Waterproofing is seeking an experienced Submittal & Permit Engineer/Manager to oversee permitting, technical submittals, engineering documentation, and approvals for construction projects. You will collaborate with estimating, sales, operations, manufacturers, engineers, architects, contractors, and permitting authorities to ensure timely and compliant submissions.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in engineering, can read complex plans, and excels at organizing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Experience with construction permitting, technical submittals, engineering documentation, or project coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, technical drawings, and project documents.
• Strong understanding of construction documentation and approval processes.
• Excellent organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong computer skills and experience with electronic document management and project tracking systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, architects, contractors, manufacturers, government agencies, customers, and internal operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage project permitting and submittal processes from initial preparation through final approval.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and project requirements to identify permitting and submittal requirements.
• Coordinate with Estimating, Sales, and Operations to develop job-specific technical submittal packages.
• Prepare and organize professional submittal packages including product data, system details, assembly letters, engineering reports, shop drawings, LEED documentation, and safety documentation.
• Coordinate with manufacturers, product representatives, engineers, architects, and other technical resources to obtain required documentation.
• Review plans for project-specific details, conflicts, unusual conditions, and potential compliance concerns.
• Coordinate engineering reports, calculations, shop drawings, and other technical documentation required for project approval.
• Manage permit applications and supporting documentation with applicable jurisdictions and authorities.
• Respond to permit comments, corrections, RFIs, and requests for additional information.
• Track permits, submittals, revisions, approvals, and outstanding items to prevent project delays.
• Maintain accurate electronic records of permits, approved submittals, engineering documents, warranties, and project correspondence.
• Verify project plans and specifications for company and contractual compliance.
• Coordinate job-specific safety documentation with the Safety Department.
• Prepare and process manufacturer warranty registrations and required closeout documentation.
• Communicate approval status, outstanding requirements, and potential delays to project stakeholders.
• Develop and improve permitting and submittal tracking processes as project volume grows.

Skills

Permitting & submittal coordination

Project coordination

Plan interpretation

Documentation management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization & multi-project mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Crown Roofing & Waterproofing is seeking an experienced Submittal & Permit Engineer/Manager to oversee permitting, technical submittals, engineering documentation, and approvals for construction projects. You will collaborate with estimating, sales, operations, manufacturers, engineers, architects, contractors, and permitting authorities to ensure timely and compliant submissions.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in engineering, can read complex plans, and excels at organizing