Permitting Coordinator

Mi Homes; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401(k) options

Profit sharing

Employee home purchase plan

Job summary

Mi Homes is seeking a detail-oriented Permitting Coordinator to prepare and submit building permit applications across the Chicagoland area. You will interact with subcontractors, field staff, and other teams to keep projects on schedule.

The role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage multiple permit submissions simultaneously. Prior residential construction experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Experience in residential homebuilding or construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in backlog and inventory home scheduling meetings.
• Upload architectural plans and permit plots to Microsoft SharePoint.
• Coordinate with architects, trade partners, and surveyors to obtain required permit documentation.
• Prepare and process check requests for permit-related fees.
• Prepare, submit, and/or deliver permit packages for new homes starts.
• Maintain and update construction-related reports as needed.
• Collaborate with field staff and subcontractors to ensure timely permit approvals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Strong verbal and written

High attention to detail

Multitasking

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Permitting Coordinator to support our Operations team. This role is responsible for preparing and submitting building permit applications to various municipalities throughout the Chicagoland area. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple submissions simultaneously. This position involves direct interaction with subcontractors, field staff, and other non-office personnel.

Hourly Rate: $28.85 - $36.54 per hour. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay for all hours worked in a workweek over forty.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in backlog and inventory home scheduling meetings.
• Upload architectural plans and permit plots to Microsoft SharePoint.
• Coordinate with architects, trade partners, and surveyors to obtain required permit documentation.
• Prepare and process check requests for permit-related fees.
• Prepare, submit, and/or deliver permit packages for new homes starts.
• Maintain and update construction-related reports as needed.
• Collaborate with field staff and subcontractors to ensure timely permit approvals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma required.
• Experience in residential homebuilding or construction preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook) required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including field personnel.

Work Conditions:

• Office environment

Benefits

M/I Homes offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental leave, traditional and Roth 401(k) options, profit sharing plan, employee home purchase plan and more.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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