Permitting Coordinator

Pike Corporation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering in Tampa, FL is seeking a Permit Coordinator to oversee permitting across local jurisdictions. You will assemble permit packets, interact with engineers, clients, and agencies, and manage schedule and document flow.

The ideal candidate has strong organization, 5 years permitting experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Office. Join a fast-paced team with exposure to multiple municipalities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of permitting work in road right-of-way or similar.
• Experience reading permit drawings and using AutoCAD/Geomedia tools.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with team on schedule, delivery, and status of all permits.
• Obtain documents from engineers to facilitate permit applications.
• Serve as liaison between company and client for permit approvals.
• Prepare and submit permit applications to agencies and boards.
• Review plans for correct revision dates and permit details.
• Manage paperwork in the work management system and update status.
• Enter permitting data and maintain all related files.

Skills

Permit coordination

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Geomedia

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview:

The primary duty of a permit coordinator is to oversee and perform permitting of all accounts in local area. This includes compiling permit packet, filling out permit application, determining necessary permits for different municipalities and specialized areas, communicating with involved parties to minimize turnaround time.

Duties & Responsibilities

Under some supervision, will provide

• Coordinate with peer team member on schedule, delivery, and status of all permits.
• Obtain documents from Engineers to facilitate the permit application process
• Obtain all required approvals for permits and act as liaison between the company and client
• Prepare and submit applications to client to support various agencies/ boards having jurisdiction over required permits and/or approvals
• Review any plans issued out for correct revision dates and permit details
• Coordinate paperwork and applications with client which includes updating and monitoring status in work management system
• Submit paperwork for permits
• Work closely with the client on the status of permits and ensure they are processed in a timely manner
• Coordinate with engineers to solve any plan deficiencies and mitigate permit comments
• Produce and maintain schedules for all communities and coordinate with all stakeholders from inception to approval of permitting process
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, etc.
• Enter permitting data
• Maintain all company files relating to permitting documents

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred
• 5 years of experience with permitting work in road right-of-way, reading and developing permit drawings
• Familiar with drawing software tools such as AutoCAD and other Geomedia platforms.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize and take initiative
• Able to read blueprints and plot plans
• Detail-oriented team player comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with heavy volume workload
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel)
• Excellent follow-up, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills
• Able to professionally perform multiple detail-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines

Other Skills/Abilities

• Self-Motivated
• Work independently
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.

NOTE:This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company