Permitting & Planning Coordinator for Affordable Homes

Habitat For Humanity Of Durham; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of Durham is seeking a Permitting and Planning Construction Coordinator to move sites from drawing to permit to groundbreaking without delay. This hands-on role coordinates site plans, surveys, and permit applications across city, county, and state agencies to keep construction on track and families on schedule.

The position is a 6-month contract with potential extension to 12 months; strong performance may lead to a full-time role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in permitting, land development, construction administration, planning, or a closely related field.
• Direct experience preparing and submitting permit applications to municipal or county offices.
• Read and mark site plans, surveys, plats, and construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site plans and design with managers, engineers, architects, designers, and surveyors.
• Prepare and submit permit applications to planning, development services, and inspections.
• Track permit reviews, respond to comments, and escalate stalled reviews.
• Maintain a single permit tracker with status and actions for each lot.
• Coordinate erosion control, stormwater, and environmental reviews with agencies.
• Coordinate utilities connections and process related fees and payments.
• Keep organized digital files of plans, permits, and inspections and report status to leadership.

Skills

Permitting coordination

Land development

Construction administration

Planning

Documentation

Education

Assc/Bachelor in construction management or planning

Tools

Spreadsheets

Project tracking tools

Online permitting portals

Job description

Habitat for Humanity of Durham is seeking a Permitting and Planning Construction Coordinator to move sites from drawing to permit to groundbreaking without delay. This hands-on role coordinates site plans, surveys, and permit applications across city, county, and state agencies to keep construction on track and families on schedule.

The position is a 6-month contract with potential extension to 12 months; strong performance may lead to a full-time role.