Permitting & Site Plan Specialist — Hybrid & Growth

PS&S; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and on-site options

Career development opportunities

Licensure support

Competitive compensation and benefits

Diversity and inclusive culture

Job summary

PS&S is seeking an experienced Licensing & Permitting Specialist to join our Warren, NJ team. You will drive municipal approvals and site plan signoffs to move construction projects from design to reality, leveraging 3–5 years of permitting experience and strong organizational skills.

You will research codes, coordinate with boards and agencies, prepare applications, and guide project teams to anticipate comments and avoid delays. Travel to offices and sites is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 3–5 years of experience in the preparation of various development applications including municipal/county site plan, variance requests, environmental permits (i.e. NJDEP Land Use) and construction permits.
• Familiarity with Land Use/Development regulations.
• Ability to identify and interpret NJDEP regulations, county and municipal codes and ordinances.
• Ability to review site plans and apply provisions of the ordinances and codes to determine compliance/completeness.
• Familiarity with the site plan and subdivision approval process, including experience preparing applications, responding to board comments, and tracking conditions of approval.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies (NJDEP, Soil Conservation Districts, NJSEA, etc.) in New Jersey.
• Professional certification preferred (e.g., Wetlands, PMP, AICP, PP).
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to or coordinating with municipal boards, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and permitting/project tracking software; familiarity with GIS or municipal land use portals a plus.
• Valid driver's license, with the ability to travel to municipal offices, project sites, and board meetings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end process of obtaining municipal approvals, licenses, permits, and site plan signoffs for construction and development projects.
• Research and interpret local municipal codes, zoning ordinances, and site plan requirements to ensure projects remain compliant from initial submission through final approval.
• Coordinate with municipal planning and zoning boards, engineering departments, and other local agencies to keep site plan applications moving through review and approval.
• Prepare and submit site plan applications, variance requests, and supporting documentation required for municipal approvals.
• Provide guidance to project teams on municipal permitting requirements, helping anticipate board comments or conditions before they cause delays.
• Track permit conditions, approval timelines, and municipal deadlines to ensure construction schedules stay on track and compliance obligations are met throughout the project.

Skills

Municipal permitting

Site plan approvals

NJDEP regulations

Zoning and codes interpretation

Regulatory coordination

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

GIS

Permitting software

Project tracking software

Job description

PS&S is seeking an experienced Licensing & Permitting Specialist to join our Warren, NJ team. You will drive municipal approvals and site plan signoffs to move construction projects from design to reality, leveraging 3–5 years of permitting experience and strong organizational skills.

You will research codes, coordinate with boards and agencies, prepare applications, and guide project teams to anticipate comments and avoid delays. Travel to offices and sites is required as needed.