We are seeking an experienced Permit Coordinator / Permitting Specialist to manage the full permitting process for residential and commercial construction projects.
This position is responsible for submitting permits to city building departments, tracking approvals, responding to comments, and ensuring permits are issued in a timely manner.
Responsibilities:
- Upload plans, documents, and forms through online permitting portals
- Communicate with cities to follow up on permit status
- Review plan review comments and coordinate responses with engineers, architects, and internal teams
- Track permits from submission to approval
- Maintain accurate permit logs and records
- Ensure permits are issued before work begins
- Coordinate revisions, resubmittals, and permit updates
- Communicate clearly with project managers and production team
Requirements:
- Experience submitting permits to Florida cities (Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach preferred)
- Knowledge of building department portals (ePermits, Accela, etc.)
- Ability to read basic plans and permit documents
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to manage multiple permits at the same time
- Bilingual (English / Spanish) a Must.:
- Construction, roofing, or solar permitting experience is a strong plus
Skills Needed
- Experience with online permit systems
- Microsoft Office / Google Workspace
- PDF handling (combine, upload, label documents)
- Strong attention to deadlines
- Professional communication with cities and inspectors
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- Stable, long-term position
- Growth opportunities within the company
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to work with a fast-growing construction company