Permit Technician

Tew & Taylor; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Tew & Taylor in West Palm Beach seeks a detail-oriented Permit Technician to manage a high weekly volume of permit submittals across Florida jurisdictions. The ideal candidate has strong Florida permitting experience across a wide service area, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to move many applications through multiple building departments efficiently.

Candidates with experience in high-volume environments such as windows/doors or roofing firms are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Florida permitting required across multiple jurisdictions and a large service area.
• Experience in a high-volume permitting environment is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with municipal and county permitting portals and submittal processes.
• Strong knowledge of local and state permitting processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle a large, steady volume of submittals accurately.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, including persistent follow-up with building departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and track a high volume of permit applications with local and state agencies each week.
• Manage submittals through Miami-Dade County and other South Florida building department portals.
• Review permit requirements to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Respond to comments and corrections, and resolve deficiencies to keep applications moving toward approval.
• Maintain detailed records of permits, approvals, and related documentation.
• Communicate with municipal departments and regulatory agencies to resolve permitting issues.
• Assist project managers and clients in navigating the permitting process.
• Coordinate documentation, plans, and supporting materials to ensure complete, first-pass submittals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About Us

Tew & Taylor has been a trusted name in building code inspections and plan review services since 2008. Our mission is to provide expert services with a strong emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and exceptional customer service. With an expanding presence across Florida, we are seeking a skilled and dedicated Permit Technician to support a high volume of permit submittals each week, based in our West Palm Beach office.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Permit Technician to manage a high weekly volume of permit submittals across Florida jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have strong Florida permitting experience across a wide service area, sharp organizational skills, and the ability to move a large number of applications through many different building departments accurately and efficiently. Candidates who have worked in high-volume, multi-jurisdiction environments, such as a windows and doors company, roofing contractor, or any operation with a large statewide service area, are especially encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and track a high volume of permit applications with local and state agencies each week.
• Manage submittals through Miami-Dade County and other South Florida building department portals.
• Review permit requirements to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Respond to comments and corrections, and resolve deficiencies to keep applications moving toward approval.
• Maintain detailed records of permits, approvals, and related documentation.
• Communicate with municipal departments and regulatory agencies to resolve permitting issues.
• Assist project managers and clients in navigating the permitting process.
• Coordinate documentation, plans, and supporting materials to ensure complete, first-pass submittals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in Florida permitting required, ideally across multiple jurisdictions and a large service area.
• Experience in a high-volume permitting environment, such as a windows and doors company, contractor, or firm serving many municipalities, is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with municipal and county permitting portals and submittal processes.
• Strong knowledge of local and state permitting processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle a large, steady volume of submittals accurately.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, including persistent follow-up with building departments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Direct experience submitting through the permitting systems used by each of the building departments within Miami-Dade County.
• Knowledge of basic Florida Building Code and permitting requirements.
• Experience with private provider workflows and permitting.

Location & Flexibility

This role is available as an in-person position in West Palm Beach.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, PTO, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.