Permit Coordinator

Johnson Controls International; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Permit Coordinator to lead local, state, and federal permit activities for multiple projects. You will prepare applications, track approvals, coordinate with CAD and Install teams, and manage regulatory communications to keep projects on schedule.

This role requires strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and experience in construction permitting. You will need to organize documents across departments, meet deadlines, and stay current with changing

Qualifications

• MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook proficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work across multiple departments and independently.
• Sense of urgency and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the permitting process for assigned projects, preparing and submitting permit applications and packages.
• Track permit status, update clients and staff, and meet deadlines.
• Coordinate with local authorities and regulatory reviews for permits and approvals.
• Research filing requirements for multiple jurisdictions and maintain a jurisdictional contacts database.
• Keep permit databases updated and assist with expediting where needed.

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What you will do

The Permit Coordinator is responsible for compiling data and paperwork to assist in processing local (building, zoning, planning) permits & approvals and State / Federal Environmental (ACOE, DOE & DOT) permit applications/approvals. This position works closely with the CAD and Install team on identifying necessary permits/approvals and is responsible for the planning, delivery, management, and coordination of project permits/approvals. The Permit Coordinator is knowledgeable of & able to investigate and determine various local, state & federal permits / approvals and interpretation of regulations.

How you will do it

• Lead the permitting process for assigned projects, including preparation of required project permits/approvals, preparation of permit applications and packages, submitting and tracking permit application packages, monitoring & documenting the various stages of the permit approval process, providing updates to clients/internal staff, and meeting deadlines.
• Lead communications and work scope with local, county, state, and federal authorities for project permits and regulatory reviews and approvals.
• Perform research, update filing requirements for projects in various jurisdictions, and maintain a database of critical jurisdictional decision makers.
• Keep apprised of continuously changing regulations and notify staff accordingly
• Work with local project permitting expeditors.
• Work on multiple projects at once; must be able to maintain the organization of documents
• Follow up with clients and the project team on needed items for approval
• Take the initiative to assist in speeding up various project approvals
• Keep TIP system and Permit Database updated.
• Follow up on any expired permits to have them closed.
• If necessary, be able to work with SimplexGrinnell and JCI teams on any permit matters.

Required

• High school diploma.Two-year degree or trade school preferred.
• 3+ years handling permitting preferred in the construction business.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to read and understand security systems such as Burglar Alarms, CCTV, Access Control, and Fire Alarm Specifications.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work within multiple departments as needed or independently.
• Sense of urgency and problem-solving skills.

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $24-$28 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with marketdata.)

The posted salary range reflectsthe target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidatesmay bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. Tosupport an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, includingartificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions areultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on theJohnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

• This position includes a competitive benefits package.