Permit Coordinator – Growth & Equity, Onsite Tallahassee

RiseMe; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Ownership opportunities

Industry training

Leadership development

Career growth

Benefits package

Top workplace culture

Job summary

Groundworks in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Centralized Permit Coordinator to oversee permitting for residential and commercial projects. You will serve as a liaison between municipalities, engineers, customers, and internal teams to drive project progression from permit acquisition through final closure.

The role requires strong organizational skills, detail orientation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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, and maintain 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.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Permitting knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Tracking systems

Job description

Groundworks in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Centralized Permit Coordinator to oversee permitting for residential and commercial projects. You will serve as a liaison between municipalities, engineers, customers, and internal teams to drive project progression from permit acquisition through final closure.

The role requires strong organizational skills, detail orientation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.