Permitting & Compliance Specialist — Centralized

Groundworks; Montgomeryville (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundworks is seeking a Centralized Permit Coordinator to manage permit processes for residential and commercial projects from application through final closure at our Philadelphia branch. You will coordinate approvals, inspections, and documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely progress.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with municipal permitting, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with permitting, municipal processes, or related functions.
• Knowledge of municipal requirements and compliance standards.

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.
• Communicate permit status, requirements, and updates to branches, customers, municipalities, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all jurisdictional, permitting, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Groundworks is seeking a Centralized Permit Coordinator to manage permit processes for residential and commercial projects from application through final closure at our Philadelphia branch. You will coordinate approvals, inspections, and documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance and timely progress.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with municipal permitting, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.