Permitting Coordinator – Civil & Municipal Projects

CPH; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401K

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paternal Leave

Job summary

CPH is seeking a skilled Permit Coordinator to manage the full permitting process for projects across multiple Florida jurisdictions, including preparing, submitting, tracking, and securing approvals. The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, excellent communication, and meticulous record-keeping to ensure compliance and on-time project delivery.

Ideal candidates will navigate AHJ requirements across municipalities, coordinate with engineers, designers, and clients, and maintain

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of permitting processes, land development, zoning regulations, and environmental compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and permitting software such as Accela, ePermits, or similar platforms.
• Detail oriented, quality conscious, reliable and self-motivated.
• Ability to work effectively with government agencies, clients, and internal teams.
• Excellent oral, written and organizational skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to research, interpret, and apply regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Research AHJ requirements for permits, plan reviews, inspections, fees, timelines, and submittal formats.
• Contact municipalities, counties, fire departments, utilities, and other agencies to confirm project-specific requirements.
• Prepare, organize, and submit permit packages.
• Track permit status, comments, revisions, approvals, expirations, and inspection requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering, design, construction, and client teams to resolve AHJ issues.
• Maintain permit trackers, jurisdiction databases, documentation, and project records.
• Identify risks early, such as zoning restrictions, special reviews, long lead times, utility requirements, or missing documentation.
• Ensure that project teams understand what is required before permit submittal.

Skills

Permitting knowledge

MS Office

Detail oriented

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Regulatory analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Accela

ePermits

Job description

CPH is seeking a skilled Permit Coordinator to manage the full permitting process for projects across multiple Florida jurisdictions, including preparing, submitting, tracking, and securing approvals. The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, excellent communication, and meticulous record-keeping to ensure compliance and on-time project delivery.

Ideal candidates will navigate AHJ requirements across municipalities, coordinate with engineers, designers, and clients, and maintain