Onsite Permit Coordinator — Equity & Growth Opportunities

Groundworks; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ownership opportunities

Training programs

Leadership growth

Benefits package

Award-winning culture

Job summary

Groundworks in Virginia Beach is seeking a Centralized Permit Coordinator to lead permitting for residential and commercial projects throughout the lifecycle. You will prepare, submit, track, and close permits while ensuring municipal compliance and timely approvals.

As a liaison among municipalities, engineers, customers, and internal teams, you will resolve blockers, schedule inspections, maintain records, and drive permitting efficiency with a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional 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.
• Knowledge of municipal requirements, permitting regulations, and compliance standards 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

Time management

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internal tracking systems

Job description

Groundworks in Virginia Beach is seeking a Centralized Permit Coordinator to lead permitting for residential and commercial projects throughout the lifecycle. You will prepare, submit, track, and close permits while ensuring municipal compliance and timely approvals.

As a liaison among municipalities, engineers, customers, and internal teams, you will resolve blockers, schedule inspections, maintain records, and drive permitting efficiency with a proactive approach.