Permits Specialist

KB Home; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Sick time

Vacation

Job summary

KB Home, a leading homebuilder, seeks a Permit Specialist to manage permitting activities, coordinate municipal approvals, and maintain project documentation. You will liaise with internal teams, government agencies, utilities, and partners to move communities from planning to production.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and proactive communication in a fast-paced environment supporting successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 3+ years of administrative experience in a professional office environment.
• Experience in homebuilding, land development, or permitting preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate submission, tracking, and approval of building permits with local municipalities.
• Prepare and submit permit applications, waivers, maps, and plan revisions.
• Monitor permit status and follow up with agencies to secure timely approvals.
• Maintain organized project files and upload documents into the DMS.
• Support due diligence and land development coordination with internal teams.
• Generate reports and maintain project records for land development initiatives.
• Represent the organization professionally with municipalities, utilities, and external partners.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Multi-project management

Customer collaboration

Education

High school diploma required

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management system

Job description

About KB Home

KB Home is one of America's largest and most trusted homebuilders, with nearly 700,000 quality-homes built over our more than 65-year history. Operating across 21 divisions in 9 states, we don’t just build houses we create places where families can make a lifetime of memories. At KB Home, our foundation is our people. We foster genuine relationships with our customers throughout their homebuying journey, while our employees bring passion and purpose to work every day. Our shared culture of customer obsession drives our mission to make homeownership attainable for all.

The Opportunity

The Permit Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the division's growth by managing permitting activities, coordinating municipal approvals, and maintaining essential project documentation. This position serves as a key liaison between internal teams, government agencies, utility providers, and development partners to ensure communities and homes move efficiently from planning to production. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where proactive communication and strong follow-through are essential to project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the submission, tracking, and approval of building permits with local municipalities to support targeted construction start dates.
• Prepare and submit applications for permits, waivers, tentative and final maps, plan revisions, and other required local and state agency approvals.
• Monitor permit status and proactively follow up with agencies to ensure timely approvals and document receipt.
• Maintain organized project files and upload forward planning, land development, and architectural documents into the document management system.
• Research zoning requirements, grading restrictions, right-of-way considerations, mapping information, and other land development constraints for prospective projects.
• Partner with internal departments to support due diligence efforts and identify potential property challenges before land acquisition decisions are finalized.
• Coordinate applications, plans, and supporting documentation with utility providers to facilitate new community development and home construction.
• Support land acquisition activities by preparing required submittals and obtaining signatures and approvals needed for transaction processing.
• Generate reports, maintain project records, and provide administrative support related to land development and forward planning initiatives.
• Serve as a professional representative of the organization when interacting with municipalities, utility companies, consultants, and other external stakeholders.

What You Bring

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of administrative experience in a professional office environment.
• Experience in homebuilding, land development, residential real estate, permitting, or related industries preferred.
• Prior legal, contract administration, or document management experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with internal and external partners.
• Customer-focused mindset with professionalism and confidence when working with government agencies and service providers.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to managing projects from initiation through completion.
• Self-motivated team player who can work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
• Ability to move about work location
• Ability to drive/travel as needed
• Ability to walk up and down stairs
• Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information so others will understand
• Ability to transport and move up to 20 lbs and move as needed (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/IT/Land/Marketing/Sales/Studio)
• Periodically works in outdoor weather conditions (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/Land/Sales)

Compensation Details and Benefits

KB Home offers a competitive base pay. Other rewards may include bonuses or role-specific awards. KB Home provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time and vacation.

The KB Home Difference

Join us and become part of a team where innovation, sustainability, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction drive everything we do — and where people truly matter.

As a KB Home team member, you’ll experience:

• A culture defined by customer obsession and collaboration.
• The satisfaction of helping families achieve their dream of homeownership.
• Opportunities for growth and development within a nationally recognized company.

KB Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer