Permitting Specialist — Homebuilding & Compliance

Hartizen Homes, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100%Up

Paid Holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage

Welcome Box

401K with a Company Match

Casual Dress Code

Paid Time Off for Community Team</n>

Voluntary Short-Term / Long-Term Dis/

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Bonding and Recovery Leave

Employee events such as lunches andOut

Job summary

Hartizen Homes in Orlando, FL is seeking a Permitting Coordinator to manage building permit applications through city and county processes. You will coordinate with Engineering, Architecture, Development, and Construction teams to ensure timely approvals and compliance.

The role requires knowledge of local building codes, strong documentation skills, and proficiency with permit portals and MS Office. A valid driver’s license is required for occasional site visits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• Knowledge of local building codes, permitting processes, and municipal requirements.
• Experience with permitting or project management systems is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for occasional visits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and track all building permit applications for city and county jurisdictions where Hartizen Homes is actively building.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal departments (Engineering, Architecture, Development, Construction) and external parties (municipal agencies, permitting offices, developers) throughout the permit process.
• Review and coordinate responses to permit comments, ensuring that all required revisions and documentation are addressed and submitted promptly.
• Ensure all permit applications, bonds, and supporting documents meet jurisdictional requirements and company standards for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate the submission of architectural plans and manage follow-up communication to ensure timely product certification.
• Obtain driveway, sediment control, and other required bonds as needed.
• Manage payments and collaborate with permit runners to ensure permits are secured within required timelines.
• Provide weekly permit status updates to Construction and Development teams to support home start planning and reporting.
• Maintain accurate records and logs of permit submissions, approvals, fees, and expiration dates.
• Monitor changes in local permitting requirements and communicate updates to relevant teams.
• Support the division’s weekly home start goals by ensuring all required permits are ready ahead of schedule.
• Provide general office support as needed, including scheduling team events, ordering office supplies, coordinating office lunches, and assisting with other administrative tasks that support daily operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Permit management

Liaison with agencies

Documentation

Project coordination

Office administration

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam

Education

Associate degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat / Bluebeam

Accela

EnerGov

Job description

Hartizen Homes in Orlando, FL is seeking a Permitting Coordinator to manage building permit applications through city and county processes. You will coordinate with Engineering, Architecture, Development, and Construction teams to ensure timely approvals and compliance.

The role requires knowledge of local building codes, strong documentation skills, and proficiency with permit portals and MS Office. A valid driver’s license is required for occasional site visits.