Permitting Specialist - Entry Level

Benchmark Group, Inc.; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Group, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Permitting Specialist to support permit and code research for multiple projects. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and clear communication with project teams, clients, and municipalities.

You will perform administrative tasks, coordinate documentation, and help ensure compliance across programs. This is an excellent starting point to grow in a reputable, established firm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1 year of work experience in an office environment.
• 3 years' experience in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Preferable: Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction, Architecture, Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of Bluebeam or Smartsheets is a plus.
• Able to understand and explain a project's scope of work.

Responsibilities

• Support administrative activities to back multiple types of projects in multiple programs.
• Research and coordinate the permit and code requirements with program teams, clients, and municipalities.
• Assist in coordinating documents and ensuring compliance across projects.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction, Architecture, Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Bluebeam

Smartsheets

Job description

Brief Description

Benchmark Group is looking for dynamic, talented individuals to fill an entry level Permitting Specialist position. We are always looking for people of exceptional talent, integrity, and professional commitment to be members of our Project Team of Choice. The right fit will be a motivated self-starter who takes initiative; has strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Benchmark Group is looking for dynamic, talented individuals to fill an entry level Permitting Specialist position. We are always looking for people of exceptional talent, integrity, and professional commitment to be members of our Project Team of Choice. The right fit will be a motivated self-starter who takes initiative; has strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. If you are a creative problem-solver with keen attention to detail; and are a dependable, hard-working team player that is committed to achieving excellence; this is the place for you. To begin your career with a reputable, established firm, apply now!

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 1 year of work experience in an office environment
• 3 years\' experience in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred

• Bachelors degree in Business, Construction, Architecture, Engineering or related field.
• Applicable work experience in an Architectural or Engineering firm.
• Knowledge of Bluebeam or Smartsheets.
• Able to understand and explain a project's scope of work.

Summary

The Permitting Specialist works to perform administrative activities required to support multiple types of projects in multiple programs. This position is responsible for researching and coordinating the permit and code requirements of specific projects with program teams, clients, and municipalities.