Permitting Coordinator for Civil & Land Development

Osborn Consulting; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Osborn Consulting seeks a skilled Permit Coordinator to join our multidisciplinary Civil engineering team in the Pacific Northwest. You will manage permitting across multiple projects, preparing, submitting, tracking, and helping secure approvals while coordinating with agencies and project teams.

The role emphasizes timely delivery, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving to keep projects moving from design to construction.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of permitting processes, land development, zoning regulations, and environmental compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), 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 and interpret agency & AHJ requirements, permitting codes, zoning and land-use regulations, environmental requirements, fees, timelines, inspections, and submittal standards.
• Prepare, organize, submit, and manage complete permit packages for land development, construction, zoning, and environmental approvals.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies, utilities, project managers, engineers, clients, and other stakeholders to confirm requirements and resolve permitting issues.
• Track permit status, comments, revisions, approvals, expirations, inspections, deadlines, and related communications using accurate, accessible project records and databases.
• Lead permitting meetings, document decisions and action items, and provide clear status updates, compliance checklists, and summaries to project teams.
• Identify regulatory constraints, missing information, long-lead reviews, and other permitting risks early to support project planning, feasibility, and schedules.
• Support public hearing materials, community outreach, project clearances, and permit closeout documentation as needed.
• Improve internal permitting procedures and share guidance and best practices to strengthen efficiency, coordination, and compliance.

Skills

Permitting processes

Microsoft Office

Detail oriented

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Osborn Consulting seeks a skilled Permit Coordinator to join our multidisciplinary Civil engineering team in the Pacific Northwest. You will manage permitting across multiple projects, preparing, submitting, tracking, and helping secure approvals while coordinating with agencies and project teams.

The role emphasizes timely delivery, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving to keep projects moving from design to construction.