Permitting Coordinator - Construction Projects

Groundworks Operations, LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Ownership opportunities

Training programs

Leadership growth

Comprehensive benefits

Top workplace culture

Job summary

Groundworks Operations, LLC in Virginia Beach seeks a Centralized Permit Coordinator to lead permitting activities for residential and commercial projects from start to finish. You will prepare, submit, track, and close permits, coordinate inspections, and liaise with municipalities, engineers, homeowners, and internal teams to ensure timely approvals.

The role is onsite at Virginia Beach, requiring strong organization, communication, and knowledge of permitting regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with 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, or related functions.
• Knowledge of municipal requirements, permitting regulations, and compliance standards.
• 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Permitting knowledge

Municipal processes

Inspections

Construction administration

Microsoft Office

Internal tracking systems

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Groundworks Operations, LLC in Virginia Beach seeks a Centralized Permit Coordinator to lead permitting activities for residential and commercial projects from start to finish. You will prepare, submit, track, and close permits, coordinate inspections, and liaise with municipalities, engineers, homeowners, and internal teams to ensure timely approvals.

The role is onsite at Virginia Beach, requiring strong organization, communication, and knowledge of permitting regulations.