Permitting Coordinator & Compliance Specialist

Groundworks, LLC; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Employee Ownership

Training Programs

Leadership Development

Benefits Package

Top Workplace culture

Job summary

Groundworks, LLC in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Centralized Permit Coordinator to manage permitting for residential and commercial projects. You will prepare, submit, track, and close permits, coordinate inspections, and liaise with municipalities, engineers, customers, and internal teams.

This onsite role requires strong organization, communication, and problem-solving, with pay $21.50 per hour. We offer training, advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of Groundworks'

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with permitting, municipal processes, or construction administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and internal tracking systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Tracking systems

Job description

Groundworks, LLC in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Centralized Permit Coordinator to manage permitting for residential and commercial projects. You will prepare, submit, track, and close permits, coordinate inspections, and liaise with municipalities, engineers, customers, and internal teams.

This onsite role requires strong organization, communication, and problem-solving, with pay $21.50 per hour. We offer training, advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of Groundworks'