Jobs · OTHR · Washington

Centralized Permit Supervisor

Groundworks · Sumner, WA · 3 days ago
OTHR$55k–$70k/yrFull-time

Team Leadership & Development

Supervise and provide daily direction to Permit Coordinators across multiple branches. Conduct stand-up meetings to review team priorities, performance, and blockers. Oversee recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and retention efforts to build a strong, engaged team. Develop training guides, cross-training resources, and refresher training sessions to ensure consistency and quality. Mentor staff to prepare them for advancement and future leadership roles.

Permitting Operations

  • Ensure timely and accurate submission of permit applications in compliance with jurisdictional and ICC code requirements.
  • Track permit status across all branches and jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy in reporting.
  • Resolve escalations, blockers, and conflicts with internal teams or external agencies.
  • Maintain awareness of code updates and jurisdictional changes.
  • Partner with internal departments (engineering, CAD, sales, service, branch leadership) to ensure projects move forward without permitting delays.

Process & Reporting

  • Establish and enforce standardized permitting procedures across all branches.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Rules of Engagement (ROEs), and jurisdictional requirement sheets.
  • Monitor and validate permitting metrics, list boxes, and data tracking tools to ensure accurate reporting.
  • Prepare and present weekly, monthly, and annual reports to leadership, analyzing permitting trends and highlighting process improvements.

Collaboration & Communication

  • Lead coordination meetings with engineering and CAD teams to address permitting gaps.
  • Participate in leadership calls to share permitting updates and report blockers.
  • Develop clear communication scripts and resources for interactions with customers, counties, and internal teams.
  • Support rollout of new products, processes, and initiatives across all permitting functions.

Compliance & Administration

  • Maintain accurate digital filing systems for permitting records, receipts, and compliance documents.
  • Process centralized permitting payments and maintain financial documentation.
  • Conduct branch visits to oversee team performance and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
  • Lead annual performance and merit reviews, submitting bonus documentation as needed.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of permitting, operations, or project coordination experience.
  • 2+ years supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of permitting processes, ICC code, and jurisdictional requirements.
  • Proven ability to manage and coach teams to achieve measurable results.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to problem-solve, adapt to change, and manage competing priorities.

What We Provide

  • Competitive Pay
  • Employee Company Ownership Opportunities
  • Industry Leading Training Programs
  • Leadership Development and Career Growth Tracks
  • Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits Package
  • Top Workplace with Award Winning Culture

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