Permitting Coordinator

OMGHired; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pole Buildings Unlimited is seeking an experienced Permitting Coordinator to manage the permitting process for construction projects across our service area. This in-person role requires hands-on coordination with local jurisdictions and project teams to keep timelines on track.

Ideal candidates bring prior permitting experience, strong organization, and excellent communication skills to handle applications, revisions, and follow-ups with county and city offices.

Qualifications

• Previous professional experience with construction permitting is required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly with government offices, customers, and team members.
• Experience managing multiple permits and deadlines across projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and track permit applications for construction projects
• Communicate with county, city, and local permitting offices
• Monitor permit status and follow up on outstanding applications
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and customers to obtain required information
• Maintain organized records of permits and project documentation
• Identify and resolve permitting issues affecting schedules

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking across projects

Independent work ethic

Digital document management

Tools

Email

Online permitting portals

Office software

Job description

Permitting Coordinator

Pole Buildings Unlimited is seeking an experienced Permitting Coordinator to join our team. This is a full-time, in-person position responsible for managing the permitting process for our construction projects throughout our service area.

Prior permitting experience is required. We are looking for someone who understands the permitting process and can confidently manage applications, follow-ups, revisions, and communication with the appropriate jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and track permit applications for construction projects
• Communicate with county, city, and other local permitting offices
• Monitor permit status and proactively follow up on outstanding applications
• Handle permit revisions, updates, resubmissions, and additional documentation requests
• Review applications and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness before submission
• Coordinate with project managers, customers, engineers, and other team members to obtain required information
• Maintain organized records of permits, approvals, correspondence, and project documentation
• Keep the team informed of permit status, requirements, delays, and approvals
• Help identify and resolve permitting issues that could affect construction schedules
• Maintain familiarity with permitting requirements across the areas in which Pole Buildings Unlimited operates

Qualifications

• Previous professional experience with construction permitting is required
• Working knowledge of permit applications, approvals, revisions, and related processes
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple active projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable communicating professionally with government offices, customers, contractors, and internal team members
• Ability to work independently, follow up consistently, and take ownership of the permitting process
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to work with digital documents, email, online permitting portals, and office software
• Construction industry experience is strongly preferred

Position Details

Work Location: In person
Company: Pole Buildings Unlimited

This position is ideal for an experienced permitting professional who is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and understands the importance of keeping construction projects moving through the permitting process efficiently.

Please note: This is not an entry-level permitting position. Previous permitting experience is required to be considered.