Permitting Specialist - Experienced Level

Benchmark Group, Inc.; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Group, Inc. is seeking a Permitting Specialist in Rogers, AR to perform high-level administrative duties across multiple projects.

The role involves researching and coordinating permit and code requirements with program teams, clients, and municipalities, ensuring compliance and timely approvals. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, reliable work ethic, and excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with experience in office settings and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1 year of office experience.
• 3 years' experience in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• 1 year of applicable work experience in permitting commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level administrative support for multiple projects and programs.
• Research and coordinate permit and code requirements with project teams, clients and municipalities.
• Assist in coordinating communications and documentation related to permitting.

Job description

Brief Description

Benchmark Group is looking for dynamic, talented individuals to fill a 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,

Requirements

Must have all the following:

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

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.
• 2 or more years of applicable work experience in permitting.
• Experience working directly with clients.

Summary

The Permitting Specialist works to perform high level 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.