Permit Coordinator

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a detail-oriented Permitting Analyst to manage construction and transportation right-of-way permits for major infrastructure projects in the Washington, DC area. You will interface with Client Project Managers, regulators, and external teams to address needs and resolve issues.

The role emphasizes data management in SharePoint and PowerBI, with duties including reviewing site plans, TCPs, and multiple permit databases, plus timekeeping and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering, data science, project management, economics, or construction management.
• 2 years in a detail-oriented work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• Project management skills.
• Preferred: undergraduate degree in engineering, data science, planning, economics, or construction management.
• Preferred: experience managing large datasets in Excel or other database management software, including PowerBI, Microsoft Access, or Microsoft SharePoint.
• Ability to perform duties with reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work 8:00 am–5:00 pm EST.
• Accurate and detailed daily timekeeping required.

Responsibilities

• Work on construction and transportation right-of-way permitting for major infrastructure projects.
• Interface between Client Project Managers and third-party regulators.
• Proactively address permitting needs and resolve permitting-related issues.
• Record data into SharePoint Dashboards.
• Review Civil Site Plans and Traffic Control Plans (TCPs).
• Apply for DDOT Construction/Excavation Permits through TOPS database.
• Apply for DOEE Approvals through Storm and Groundwater System database.
• Apply for DOB Permits through SCOUT and ProjectDox database.
• Track all permit applications and report to senior management.
• Track permit review comments and attend regular meetings.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Project management

Data interpretation

Education

Associate degree in engineering/PM/Data Science/Construction Management

Undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

SharePoint

TOPS database

Storm and Groundwater System

SCOUT

ProjectDox

PowerBI

Microsoft Access

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work on construction and transportation right-of-way permitting for major infrastructure projects
• Interface between Client Project Managers and third-party regulators
• Proactively address permitting needs and resolve permitting-related issues
• Record data into SharePoint Dashboards
• Review Civil Site Plans
• Review Traffic Control Plans (TCPs)
• Apply for DDOT Construction/Excavation Permits through TOPS database
• Apply for DOEE Approvals through Storm and Groundwater System database
• Apply for DOB Permits through SCOUT and ProjectDox database
• Track all permit applications and report to senior management
• Track permit review comments
• Attend regular meetings and document meeting notes
• Coordinate with local government regulators
• Facilitate clear communication between the project team and external parties
• Use analytics for process improvements
• Complete accurate and detailed daily timekeeping
• Communicate with clients during regular business hours when on-site and off-site

Requirements

• Associate degree in engineering, Data Science, Project Management, Economics, or Construction Management
• 2 years in a detail-oriented work environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Project management skills
• Preferred: Undergraduate Degree in Engineering, Data Science, Planning, Economics, or Construction Management
• Preferred: Experience managing large datasets in Excel or other database management software, including PowerBI, Microsoft Access, or Microsoft SharePoint
• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work regular business hours, 8:00 am–5:00 pm EST
• Accurate and detailed daily timekeeping required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in construction and transportation right-of-way permitting, with strong project management skills and the ability to effectively communicate with clients and regulators. Proficient in data management and analytics for process improvements, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Construction Right-Of-Way Permitting
• Project Management Skills
• Data Management in Excel
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
• Permit Application Tracking

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Civil Site Plan Review
• Traffic Control Plan Review
• DDOT Construction/Excavation Permits
• DOEE Approvals
• DOB Permits
• Data Analysis
• Detailed Timekeeping
• Permit Review Comments Tracking

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication
• Detail-Oriented
• Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks

Industry Keywords

• Infrastructure Projects
• Local Government Regulators
• Client Project Managers
• Process Improvements

Tools & Technologies

• SharePoint
• TOPS Database
• Storm and Groundwater System database
• SCOUT
• ProjectDox
• PowerBI
• Microsoft Access