Project Manager I – Permitting

Jobtailor; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a dedicated Project Coordinator to manage permit submissions for the DC Metro region. You will interact with regulatory agencies, review submittal requirements, and drive timely status updates across multiple projects.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in project coordination within construction/permitting, along with strong organizational and communication skills. On-site work in the DC area with standard business hours is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project coordination in construction, permitting, or related industries.
• Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong organization, communication, and project management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture preferred.
• Experience coordinating with municipal or regulatory agencies in the DC Metro area preferred.
• Familiarity with permitting software or online submission portals preferred.
• Must be able to work regular business hours 8:00 am–5:00 PM EST.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Must reliably commute to client locations within the DC Metro area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit permit applications via online portals to regulatory agencies across the D.C. Metro region.
• Communicate directly with agency officials to confirm submittal requirements, verify processes, follow up on application statuses, and resolve permit-related issues.
• Schedule and participate in meetings with agency representatives and clients as needed.
• Track and manage permit applications through all review stages, ensuring timely responses to comments and required revisions.
• Conduct quality control reviews on client-provided permit documents prior to submission.
• Identify potential permitting risks and schedule impacts, and collaborate with Senior Project Managers to develop mitigation strategies.
• Respond promptly to client inquiries via email and phone, maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Prepare project updates, reports, and presentation materials for client meetings.
• Provide regular internal updates on permit status and contribute to team meetings and project planning discussions.

Skills

Project coordination

Organization

Communication

Project management

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree (Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture)

Tools

Permitting software

Online submission portals

Job description

• Prepare and submit permit applications via online portals to regulatory agencies across the D.C. Metro region


• Communicate directly with agency officials to confirm submittal requirements, verify processes, follow up on application statuses, and resolve permit-related issues


• Schedule and participate in meetings with agency representatives and clients as needed


• Track and manage permit applications through all review stages, ensuring timely responses to comments and required revisions


• Conduct quality control reviews on client-provided permit documents prior to submission


• Identify potential permitting risks and schedule impacts, and collaborate with Senior Project Managers to develop mitigation strategies


• Respond promptly to client inquiries via email and phone, maintaining a high level of customer service


• Prepare project updates, reports, and presentation materials for client meetings


• Provide regular internal updates on permit status and contribute to team meetings and project planning discussions

Requirements

• At least 5 years of project coordination within the construction, permitting, engineering, or related industries


• Associate degree or equivalent work experience


• Strong organization, communication, and project management skills


• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred


• Experience coordinating with municipal or regulatory agencies within the DC-metro area preferred


• Familiarity with permitting software or online submission portals preferred


• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation


• Must be able to reliably commute to client locations within the DC Metro area


• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship


• Ability to work regular business hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 PM EST

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project coordination and permit application processes within the construction and engineering sectors, with a strong focus on communication and organization. Proficient in managing relationships with regulatory agencies and ensuring compliance with submission requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Coordination


• Permit Application Management


• Regulatory Agency Communication


• Quality Control Review


• Customer Service

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Permit Application Preparation


• Project Management


• Quality Control


• Risk Identification


• Mitigation Strategy Development

Soft Skills

• Strong Organization


• Effective Communication

Industry Keywords

• Construction


• Engineering


• Permitting


• Regulatory Agencies


• D.C. Metro Area

Tools & Technologies

• Permitting Software


• Online Submission Portals