Permit Coordinator

M/I Homes, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) options with profit sharing and

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

M/I Homes, Inc. is seeking a Plans and Permitting Coordinator in Raleigh to handle the permitting process for new homes, model homes and construction offices. You will review plans, assemble markup packages, and coordinate with field staff and subcontractors to ensure timely approvals.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with common office software. Join a team that values quality, customer focus and urban growth across multiple markets.

Qualifications

• Reading and reviewing construction plans
• Excellent written and verbal communication to support workflow
• Organizational skills to coordinate multiple activities
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Manage permitting process for houses, model homes, and offices
• Order and review plot plans and plan sets for accuracy
• Assemble and mark plans for permitting and field staff
• Prepare weekly start packages and permit-related reports
• Process sales paperwork and change orders related to permitting
• Coordinate ARB submittals and approvals
• Maintain document management for the department
• Support Plans and Permit Manager and VP of Construction with special projects

Skills

Plan review

Communication

Organization

Detail-oriented

Word processing & Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for 50 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irving’s drive to always “treat the customer right,” we have fulfilled the dreams of over 170,000 homeowners and grown to become one of the nation’s leading homebuilders. M/I Homes started as a family business and grew into a national leader in a single generation with divisions in 16 markets, including Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, San Antonio, Sarasota, and Tampa.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the construction permitting process for houses, model homes, and construction offices/trailers, including tracking weekly status of reviews at municipalities.
• Order lot specific plan sets from various sources as needed and review plans for accuracy.
• Assemble and mark-up plans for permitting, field staff, and subcontractors.
• Order and review plot plans for permitting.
• Review and process sales paperwork/change orders relating to permitting for new specs and sold houses and resolve issues when required.
• Coordinate ARB submittals and approvals and resolve issues as needed.
• Create weekly start packages.
• Prepare check requests for permits and pay re-inspection fees.
• Order liens.
• Update weekly the Starts Report, JD Edwards, and various other permit tracking reports.
• Order and review Truss packages for permitting as needed.
• Maintain document management and filing system for the department to ensure availability of documentation, letters, forms and files as required.
• Performs additional tasks or projects as requested by the Plans and Permit Manager or VP of Construction.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous experience in homebuilding or construction industry required.
• Experience reading and reviewing construction plans.
• Experience reading and reviewing plot plans highly desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to assist in the processing of departmental workflow.
• Excellent written and verbal skills for interaction with a variety of people in and outside of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented aptitude to coordinate several activities simultaneously.
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Accuracy and attention to detail along with problem solving skills.

Work Conditions:

• Office environment

M/I Homes offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental leave, traditional and Roth 401(k) options, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan, employee home purchase plan and more.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.