Permit Coordinator

OSTTRA Group; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Stanley Martin Homes in Mount Pleasant, SC is seeking a Permit Coordinator to manage building permit applications, ensure documents are submitted accurately, and track responses and re-submittals.

You will coordinate payments of fees, obtain permits, and keep permit trackers up to date, mostly in-office with occasional travel to explain to jurisdictions. Join a team focused on timely, compliant permit processing and professional interactions with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Clear communication and ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel outside the office location.
• Experience with construction or permitting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process timely building permit applications and ensure all documents are submitted and tracked.
• Respond to comments, manage re-submittals, and communicate progress clearly.
• Pay required fees and obtain building permits; keep flow permit trackers up to date.
• Occasionally travel to jurisdictions to hand-deliver documentation and build relationships.

Skills

Collaborative

Active listening

Learn new technologies

Travel willingness

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

DXC Homebuilder One (HB1)

Job description

Who is Stanley Martin Homes?

At Stanley Martin Homes, we believe your work should have a purpose. With us, it truly does.

Our success starts with our people, and we are proud to foster a culture where every team member is valued and supported. At Stanley Martin Homes, you will work alongside passionate, knowledgeable professionals who are committed to doing the right thing, delivering exceptional homebuyer experiences, and putting homebuyers first.

Stanley Martin Homes is one of the largest 25 homebuilders in the United States and it has been consistently one of the fastest growing. We are proud of the people-first culture that makes it possible.

If you are ready to build a meaningful career and help families find the place they will call home, we would love to connect with you. Join our team and build a career that you will be proud of.

A day in the life a Permit Coordinator

A day in the life a Permit Coordinator is a blend of detailed coordination and efficient time and process management. You will begin by processing timely applications for building permits, ensuring that all necessary documents are accurately submitted and tracked. Managing responses to comments from permit applications and handling re-submittals are key parts of your role, requiring clear communication and meticulous follow-up. You will also be responsible for paying all necessary fees and obtaining building permits, ensuring that process flow permit trackers are always up to date. Working primarily from the office, you will occasionally travel to different jurisdictions to hand-deliver documentation and establish relationships that help move permits through the system efficiently and quickly. Your efforts ensure that all submissions, from architectural plans to sales and construction trailer permits, meet company objectives and local requirements, all while maintaining professionalism in every interaction.

Technical Tools Used Daily Microsoft Office Suite DXC Homebuilder One (HB1)

What is Stanley Martin looking for ?

The ideal Permit Coordinator candidate is a self-starter, organized, eager to learn and has superb time management skills. Being able to communicate clearly and build strong relationships is imperative to the success of this role.

Must Haves

• Excited to collaborate in a team environment
• Exudes active listening, confidence, and respect when communicating with others
• Ability to learn various technologies utilized on the job
• A desire to travel outside of the office location

Nice to Haves

• A college degree
• Experience with construction or permitting

What's In It For Me

• Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed, along with employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options)
• Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Put your family first with benefits, including 3 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan
• Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program
• Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement
• Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave
• Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage
• Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon
• Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet
• Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more

Stanley Martin Homes has been building new homes since 1966. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Stanley Martin Homes is one of the nation's fastest-growing homebuilders, having built more than 25,000 homes and operating in 14 metropolitan areas and seven states, including Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Named National Builder of the Year in 2021 by _Builder_ Magazine, Stanley Martin Homes is driven to deliver on its mission to “design and build homes people love at a price they can afford.”

At Stanley Martin Homes, you're not just joining a company—you're joining a team. Whether your passion is in sales, construction, or operations, you'll contribute to delivering an exceptional home buying experience that helps people realize their dreams.