Strategic Permitting Coordinator

Groundworks Operations, LLC; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Industry training

Leadership development

Career growth

Top workplace culture

Competitive pay

Job summary

Groundworks seeks a Centralized Permit Coordinator to manage permitting for residential and commercial projects from start to finish at our Roanoke, VA office. You will file applications, coordinate inspections, and liaise with municipalities, engineers, and customers to keep projects moving.

The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely updates, with a pay rate of $21.50/hour onsite. Benefits and growth opportunities accompany competitive compensation and a Top Workplace

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with permitting, municipal processes, inspections, or related functions preferred.
• Knowledge of municipal requirements, permitting regulations, and compliance standards preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and internal tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, track, and maintain permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate permit approvals, revisions, inspections, and permit closeout activities.
• Work with municipalities, inspectors, engineers, utility providers, homeowners, and internal teams to obtain required approvals and information.
• Resolve permit blockers, kickbacks, failed inspections, and escalations to keep projects progressing.
• Schedule and coordinate inspections as required throughout the permitting process.
• Maintain accurate permit records, tracking logs, compliance documentation, and status updates.
• Communicate permit status, requirements, and updates to branches, customers, municipalities, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all jurisdictional, permitting, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Experience with permitting or municipal processes

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Groundworks seeks a Centralized Permit Coordinator to manage permitting for residential and commercial projects from start to finish at our Roanoke, VA office. You will file applications, coordinate inspections, and liaise with municipalities, engineers, and customers to keep projects moving.

The role emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely updates, with a pay rate of $21.50/hour onsite. Benefits and growth opportunities accompany competitive compensation and a Top Workplace