Permitting Coordinator

Tri-State Water, Power & Air; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

More benefits

Job summary

Tri-State Water, Power & Air is seeking a detail-oriented Permitting Coordinator to support our Chicago, IL operations. You will manage permits, licenses, and inspections, staying on top of regulatory requirements to keep projects moving smoothly.

This role partners with municipal offices, internal teams, and homeowners; you’ll document everything, troubleshoot delays, and help ensure on-time installation. We offer full benefits and opportunities for growth in a team that values collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in permitting, construction coordination, or home services (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of permitting processes and working with local municipalities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project tracking tools

Responsibilities

• Obtain, track, and maintain permits, licenses, and inspection approvals to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Communicate with municipal offices to move permit applications forward and troubleshoot delays.
• Act as the primary point of contact for homeowners, keeping them informed and supported throughout the permitting and installation process.
• Maintain accurate records of permits, inspections, and approvals.
• Identify and resolve permit-related roadblocks to avoid project delays.
• Work with internal departments, contractors, and customers to ensure smooth project flow.

Skills

Permitting processes

Local municipalities

Customer service

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project tracking tools

Job description

Start Your Career at Tri-State & Join Our Team!

Since 1992, Tri-State Water, Power & Air has helped families improve their quality of life with cutting edge products and excellent customer service. With locations across the Mid-South, Tri-State offers a variety of services to our customers! Our teams provide sales, installation, and service on some of the industry’s best products, including whole home stand-by generators, safe room shelters, traditional and tankless water heaters. We continue to expand our offerings in professional home services, like plumbing and HVAC.

We are growing rapidly and need exceptional individuals to join our team. If you have a passion for customer service and a commitment to excellence, we’d like to hear from you.

Team members enjoy benefits including paid vacations, paid holidays, personal days, health, dental and disability insurance, and a 401k plan.

If you are looking for a high performing team with an exciting future, you’ve come to the right place.

* Tri-State is an equal opportunity employer and requires a background check as a contingency of employment.

Now Hiring: Permitting Coordinator

Location: Chicago, IL

At Tri- State Water, Power & Air , we’re more than a home services company, we’re a people company. With over 30 years of experience and continued growth across the Midwest and Mid- South, we specialize in delivering reliable, high- quality solutions in generators, plumbing , and other home improvement services . We’re currently looking for a Permitting Coordinator to support our Nashville location in ensuring projects move smoothly from paperwork to installation.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys organization, customer service, and keeping complex projects on track.

• Stable & Growing Company: With thousands of happy customers and a strong regional footprint, we’re expanding every year.
• Opportunity for Growth: As we grow, we promote from within, your next step is just around the corner.
• Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, communication, and doing things the right way.
• Full Benefits Package: Includes health insurance, paid time off, 401(k), and more.

What You’ll Do:

• Permit Management: Obtain, track, and maintain permits, licenses, and inspection approvals to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Government Liaison: Communicate with municipal offices to move permit applications forward and troubleshoot delays.
• Customer Support: Act as the primary point of contact for homeowners, keeping them informed and supported throughout the permitting and installation process.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of permits, inspections, and approvals.
• Issue Resolution: Identify and resolve permit- related roadblocks to avoid project delays.
• Cross- Team Collaboration: Work with internal departments, contractors, and customers to ensure smooth project flow.

• Experience in permitting, construction coordination, or home services (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of permitting processes and working with local municipalities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project tracking tools
• Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changes independently

Ready to Keep Projects Moving?

Tri-State Water, Power & Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must pass a comprehensive pre-employment screening upon hire, including a review of criminal history.