Permitting Coordinator: Drive Approvals & Closures

Groundworks; Bristow (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Employee ownership opportunities

Industry leading training programs

Leadership development and career рост

Job summary

Groundworks in Manassas, VA is seeking a Centralized Permit Coordinator to manage residential and commercial permitting across the project lifecycle. This role coordinates permits, inspections, revisions, approvals, and closeout documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will serve as a liaison with municipalities, engineers, customers, and internal teams to keep projects moving, identify blockers, and drive timely resolutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with permitting, municipal processes, 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.
• It is an essential function of this position to regularly and reliably report to work each day.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Tracking systems

Tools

Internal tracking systems

Job description

Groundworks in Manassas, VA is seeking a Centralized Permit Coordinator to manage residential and commercial permitting across the project lifecycle. This role coordinates permits, inspections, revisions, approvals, and closeout documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will serve as a liaison with municipalities, engineers, customers, and internal teams to keep projects moving, identify blockers, and drive timely resolutions.