Permit Coordinator - Accelerate Approvals and Compliance

Groundworks Operations, LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Ownership opportunities

Industry leading training programs

Leadership development tracks

Benefits package

Top Workplace culture

Job summary

Groundworks in Greenville, SC is seeking a Centralized Permit Coordinator to oversee residential and commercial permitting from start to finish. You will liaise with municipalities, engineers, and internal teams to ensure timely permit approvals and compliant documentation, supporting project progression and closure.

This onsite role provides hands-on training, competitive pay, and opportunities for advancement within a Top Workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with permitting, municipal processes, inspections, construction administration, or related functions preferred.
• Knowledge of municipal requirements, permitting regulations, and compliance standards preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and internal tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, track permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate permit approvals, revisions, inspections, and permit closeout activities.
• Work with municipalities, inspectors, engineers, utility providers, homeowners, and internal teams to obtain required approvals and information.
• Resolve permit blockers, kickbacks, failed inspections, and escalations to keep projects progressing.
• Schedule and coordinate inspections as required throughout the permitting process.
• Maintain accurate permit records, tracking logs, compliance documentation, and status updates.
• Communicate permit status, requirements, and updates to branches, customers, municipalities, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all jurisdictional, permitting, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify aging or at-risk permits and proactively drive resolution.
• Coordinate permit revisions, engineering updates, certifications, and other documentation required to support project completion.
• Support the closure of building and trade permits, including coordination with third‑party inspectors, engineers, and municipalities as needed.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives to increase permitting efficiency and reduce cycle times.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Prioritization

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Internal tracking systems

Job description

Groundworks in Greenville, SC is seeking a Centralized Permit Coordinator to oversee residential and commercial permitting from start to finish. You will liaise with municipalities, engineers, and internal teams to ensure timely permit approvals and compliant documentation, supporting project progression and closure.

This onsite role provides hands-on training, competitive pay, and opportunities for advancement within a Top Workplace culture.