Onsite Permitting & Compliance Specialist

Groundworks; South Carolina; On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ownership opportunities

Training programs

Career growth tracks

Benefits package

Job summary

Groundworks in Greenville, SC is seeking a Centralized Permit Coordinator to manage permitting for residential and commercial projects onsite. You will coordinate applications, inspections, and closeouts while interfacing with municipalities, engineers, customers, and internal teams to keep projects moving smoothly.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and internal tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, track, and maintain permit applications.
• Coordinate permit approvals, revisions, inspections, and 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.
• Identify aging or at-risk permits and proactively drive resolution.
• Coordinate permit revisions, engineering updates, certifications, and other documentation required to support project completion.
• Support the closure of building and trade permits, including coordination with third-party inspectors, engineers, and municipalities as needed.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives to increase permitting efficiency and reduce cycle times.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Tools

Internal tracking systems

Job description

Groundworks in Greenville, SC is seeking a Centralized Permit Coordinator to manage permitting for residential and commercial projects onsite. You will coordinate applications, inspections, and closeouts while interfacing with municipalities, engineers, customers, and internal teams to keep projects moving smoothly.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.