Permit Coordinator

Century Complete; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Complete in Florida is seeking a Permit Coordinator to assemble and submit documents for building permits across municipalities. You will handle plans, site layouts, and energy code worksheets, ensuring compliance and timely approvals.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and clear communication with builders, Studios, and the field team. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, and notary status is required or obtainable within two weeks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; notary status or ability to obtain within two weeks.
• Experience with construction permitting and plan reviews is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assemble all permit documents for submittal to municipalities, including plans and permits.
• Monitor permit status to ensure timely issuance per lot schedule.
• Process check requests for permits and utility applications.
• Assist due diligence for new lots, including HOA and municipal requirements.
• Update and track pricing for utility connections and permitting costs.
• Manage plot plans per lot acceptance; input requests and dates.
• Distribute start packages to Studios and deliver to Builders.
• Submit and pick up building and utility permits in all municipalities.
• Resolve permitting issues and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Notary Public certification (or able to obtain within 2 weeks)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Permit Coordinator is responsible for assembling all documents required for permitting new home construction and submitting them to the various municipalities and authorities. The Permit Coordinator will obtain all building and utility permits per the lot purchase schedule.

Your Key Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinate and assemble all required documents for permit submittal to various municipalities, including but not limited to the following:
  • Job/Site specific plans
  • Floor and roof trusses layout and engineering
  • Energy Code Compliance Worksheet
  • Appointment of Lien Agent (if applicable)
  • Plot plans
  • Permit application/Permit Placards
• Monitor and follow up on permit status to ensure timely permit issuance per Lot Purchase schedule.
• Perform check requests for all permits and utility applications
• Assist in DD by verifying processes, documents, and costs associated with proposed location(s) for new lot purchases. Includes any HOA (ARC) approvals as well as municipal requirements.
• Update and verify any changes in pricing for utility connection fees and municipal permitting costs/requirements and coordinate budget dollars with DM/PM.
• Manage and request plot plans per lot acceptance process for the Division. Input requests and receive dates as required in POD.
• Compile and distribute start packages to Studios for delivery to Builders.
• Submit and pick up all building and Utility permits in all municipalities for the Division.
• Resolution of permitting concerns that may arise.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

What You Have:

• Effective organizational skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage administrative staff.
• Experience and knowledge of construction, blueprint, and codes.

Your Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Must be a Notary Public or obtain within 2 weeks of employment.
• High level of computer and Microsoft proficiency.

About Century Complete

Our mission of More Home, Less Money® is only possible with the best talent in the industry. If that’s you—if you’re a self-starter, changemaker, and thoughtful collaborator ready to take your career to the next level—then apply today!

As one of the nation's largest homebuilders and an industry leader in online home sales, we strive to create thriving, enduring neighborhoods with lasting livability, with a focus on building sustainable, affordably priced homes for our customers while reducing our carbon footprint. For team members, our goal is to provide the resources, opportunities, and benefits to build successful and rewarding careers.

About Century Complete

Our mission of More Home, Less Money® is only possible with the best talent in the industry. If that’s you, if you’re a self-starter, changemaker, and thoughtful collaborator ready to take your career to the next level, then apply today!

As one of the nation's largest homebuilders and an industry leader in online home sales, we strive to create thriving, enduring neighborhoods with lasting livability, focusing on building sustainable, affordably priced homes for our customers while reducing our carbon footprint. For team members, our goal is to provide the resources, opportunities, and benefits needed to build successful, rewarding careers.