Permitting Manager

Barrios Engineering; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Performance bonus opportunities

Vehicle or vehicle allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off and company holidays

401(k) with company match

Professional development and advanced-

opportunities

Job summary

Barrios Engineering, a full-service civil engineering firm, seeks a Permitting Manager to coordinate Florida permitting for civil, land development, and architectural projects in Orlando. This on-site role involves overseeing permit applications, AHJ coordination, and regulatory compliance to keep projects moving smoothly.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with Florida permitting, excellent communication with regulators and clients, and the ability to manage multiple assignments while

Qualifications

• Experience managing permitting and regulatory approvals for civil/land development projects.
• Proficiency coordinating with Florida municipalities and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to prepare, submit, and track permit applications and responses.
• Strong knowledge of Florida Land Development Codes and stormwater permitting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and regulators.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Track permit statuses and agency review comments.
• Coordinate with AHJs and internal teams to resolve permitting issues.
• Attend pre-application meetings and identify regulatory obstacles early.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies and provide client updates.
• Assist with project scheduling and streamline permitting processes.
• Help minimize delays and ensure timely approvals.

Skills

Permitting & Regulatory Compliance

Agency Coordination

Permit Application Management

Land Development Knowledge

Project Coordination

Problem-Solving

Communication & Client Relations

Documentation & Reporting

Technology Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Barrios Engineering is a full-service civil engineering and development firm focused on delivering practical, buildable solutions that move projects forward with lasting impact. Serving public and private sector clients from Hawaii to Puerto Rico, the firm offers expertise in civil engineering, architecture, permitting, and construction support.

Barrios Engineering supports the entire project lifecycle, including pre-development planning, site design, stormwater management, grading and drainage, regulatory permitting, and construction-phase services. Our team is recognized for its responsiveness, integrity, strong client relationships, and commitment to clear communication. As a growing firm, Barrios Engineering values innovation, accountability, and contributing to sustainable infrastructure and resilient communities.

Role Description

The Permitting Manager is a full-time, on-site position based in Orlando, FL, responsible for overseeing and coordinating the permitting and regulatory approval processes for civil engineering, land development, and architectural projects throughout Florida.

This role involves managing permit applications, coordinating with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), monitoring review timelines, and ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The Permitting Manager will work closely with internal engineering and architectural teams, external consultants, clients, and regulatory agencies to facilitate timely approvals and resolve permitting challenges.

Key responsibilities include preparing and submitting permit applications and supporting documentation, tracking permit statuses, coordinating responses to agency review comments, attending pre-application meetings, and identifying potential regulatory obstacles early in the project lifecycle.

The Permitting Manager will also maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies, assist with project scheduling, and provide regular updates to clients and internal project teams. This position plays a critical role in streamlining permitting processes, minimizing delays, and supporting the successful delivery of projects.

Qualifications

• Permitting & Regulatory Compliance: Demonstrated experience managing permitting and regulatory approvals for civil engineering, land development, commercial construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Agency Coordination: Experience working with Florida municipalities, county permitting departments, Water Management Districts (SJRWMD, SFWMD, SWFWMD), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Permit Application Management: Proficiency in preparing, submitting, tracking, and coordinating permit applications, supporting documentation, and responses to agency review comments.
• Land Development Knowledge: Understanding of Florida Land Development Codes, zoning regulations, site plan approval processes, stormwater permitting, utility infrastructure requirements, and construction permitting.
• Project Coordination: Ability to manage multiple permitting assignments simultaneously while maintaining schedules, tracking deadlines, and coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to identify permitting challenges, interpret regulatory requirements, and develop practical solutions.
• Communication & Client Relations: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience coordinating directly with clients, engineers, architects, consultants, and government officials.
• Documentation & Reporting: Ability to maintain accurate permit records, agency correspondence, application statuses, and project documentation.
• Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with municipal and county electronic permitting portals, Microsoft Office, and project management software.
• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred. Equivalent professional experience in permitting and land development will also be considered.
• Florida Permitting Experience: Previous experience navigating permitting processes in Central Florida, particularly Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, and surrounding counties, is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating Environmental Resource Permits (ERP) with Florida Water Management Districts.
• Familiarity with zoning approvals, variances, special exceptions, site development permits, and utility connection approvals.
• Established professional relationships with local municipalities, regulatory agencies, and permitting departments.
• Experience supporting commercial, healthcare, industrial, institutional, multifamily, or mixed-use development projects.
• Ability to independently manage permitting assignments from initial agency coordination through final permit issuance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off and company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development and advancement opportunities