Permitting Coordinator & Compliance Champion

Groundworks Operations, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Industry Leading Training Programs

Leadership Development and Career Grow

Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits

Top Workplace Culture

Job summary

Groundworks Operations, LLC in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Centralized Permit Coordinator to manage permitting throughout residential and commercial projects. You will coordinate applications, track approvals, and liaise with municipalities, engineers, homeowners, and internal teams to keep projects moving.

The role offers hands-on training, clear advancement opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and ownership equity, with a pay rate of $21.50 per hour and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with permitting, municipal processes, inspections, construction administration, or related functions preferred.
• Knowledge of municipal requirements, permitting regulations, and compliance standards preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and internal tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, track, and maintain permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate permit approvals, revisions, inspections, and permit closeout activities.
• Work with municipalities, inspectors, engineers, utility providers, homeowners, and internal teams to obtain required approvals and information.
• Resolve permit blockers, kickbacks, failed inspections, and escalations to keep projects progressing.
• Schedule and coordinate inspections as required throughout the permitting process.
• Maintain accurate permit records, tracking logs, compliance documentation, and status updates.
• Communicate permit status, requirements, and updates to branches, customers, municipalities, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all jurisdictional, permitting, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify aging or at-risk permits and proactively drive resolution.
• Coordinate permit revisions, engineering updates, certifications, and other documentation required to support project completion.
• Support the closure of building and trade permits, including coordination with third-party inspectors, engineers, and municipalities as needed.
• Assist with process improvement initiatives to increase permitting efficiency and reduce cycle times.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Multitasking

Permitting knowledge

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Groundworks Operations, LLC in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Centralized Permit Coordinator to manage permitting throughout residential and commercial projects. You will coordinate applications, track approvals, and liaise with municipalities, engineers, homeowners, and internal teams to keep projects moving.

The role offers hands-on training, clear advancement opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and ownership equity, with a pay rate of $21.50 per hour and a competitive benefits package.