Permitting & Compliance Specialist

Mannik Smith Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Long-Term Disability

401K

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paternal Leave

Job summary

CPH is seeking a skilled Permit Coordinator to manage the full permitting process for projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The role entails preparing, submitting, tracking, and securing approvals across multiple jurisdictions while coordinating with agencies and project teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, time management, and detail orientation, with experience in Florida permitting and knowledge of city and zoning departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with permitting and project coordination in AEC or professional services.
• Strong knowledge of permitting processes, zoning, and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Research AHJ requirements for permits, plan reviews, inspections, fees, and timelines.
• Coordinate with municipalities, counties, fire departments, utilities and agencies.
• Prepare, organize, and submit permit packages and track status.
• Maintain permit databases, trackers, and project records.
• Identify risks like zoning, long lead times, or missing documentation.
• Communicate with internal teams to ensure submittal readiness.
• Support project managers and engineers to resolve AHJ issues.

Skills

Permitting processes

Zoning regulations

Environmental compliance

AHJ coordination

Communication

Project coordination

Regulatory research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Accela

ePermits

Microsoft Office

Job description

CPH is seeking a skilled Permit Coordinator to manage the full permitting process for projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The role entails preparing, submitting, tracking, and securing approvals across multiple jurisdictions while coordinating with agencies and project teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, time management, and detail orientation, with experience in Florida permitting and knowledge of city and zoning departments.