Permit Coordinator

Veranda-Homes; Varnarsdale (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Veranda Homes is seeking a Permit Coordinator to manage the permitting process from application to final approval across multiple municipalities. You will coordinate with internal teams, municipalities, engineers, architects, and other external agencies to ensure permits are complete, accurate, processed efficiently, and compliant with all applicable requirements.

The role requires strong organizational and time management skills, the ability to read blueprints, and the capacity to maintain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; college degree is preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of administrative, customer service, or municipal building department experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and plot plans.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize and take initiative.
• Detail-oriented team player, able to work in a fast-paced environment with a heavy workload.
• MS Office proficiency (Word and Excel).
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and Veranda Homes Mission Statement.
• Represent the company professionally in all interactions.
• Review permit applications for completeness and compliance with municipal requirements.
• Coordinate plans and documents between internal departments and external agencies.
• Gather and distribute information on fees, requirements, and timelines for each municipality.
• Monitor permit progress and follow up on outstanding items.
• Obtain plans and information from engineers, architects, and departments to facilitate submissions.
• Serve as liaison with municipalities and communicate status and deadlines.
• Review architect/engineer plans for correct revisions and documentation.
• Prepare and submit permit applications and maintain permitting data.
• Develop and maintain permitting schedules for all assigned communities.
• Maintain organized records of site plans, licenses, permits, and documents.
• Provide timely updates to internal teams regarding permit status and requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

As the Permit Coordinator, you will manage the permitting process from application through final approval across multiple municipalities. You will coordinate with internal departments, municipalities, engineers, architects, and other external agencies to ensure permits are complete, accurate, processed efficiently, and compliant with all applicable requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Adhere to and promote the company policies, safety standards, and Mission Statement of Veranda Homes.
• Represent the company professionally in all internal and external interactions and communications.
• Review residential and trade permit applications for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable municipal requirements.
• Coordinate plot plans, drawings, and supporting documentation between internal departments, including Architectural, Purchasing, Land, and Accounting, as well as external agencies.
• Research, gather, and distribute information regarding permit fees, utility fees, processing requirements, and anticipated timelines for each municipality.
• Monitor permits in progress, track review timelines, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Obtain required plans, documents, and supporting information from engineers, architects, and other departments to facilitate timely permit submissions.
• Obtain all required municipal approvals and serve as the primary liaison with each municipality, communicating regularly on permit status, outstanding requirements, and anticipated approval dates.
• Review plans issued by the architect and engineers to ensure correct revision dates and documentation are included.
• Prepare and submit permit applications and related documentation, maintain accurate permitting data, and prepare start packages for Construction Managers.
• Develop and maintain permitting schedules for all assigned communities.
• Maintain organized and accurate company records related to site plan applications, approvals, licenses, permits, and other permitting documentation.
• Provide timely updates to internal teams regarding permit status, municipal requirements, changes, and potential delays.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of administrative, customer service, or municipal building department experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and plot plans.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and take initiative.
• Detail-oriented team player, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a heavy volume workload.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.