Construction Permitting Coordinator

About the role

We are supporting a leading organization seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage permit and plan activity across the division. This position plays a vital role in keeping construction projects moving through the approval process by coordinating documents, tracking agency requirements, and supporting timely inspections and closeouts.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and organize documents from engineers, architects, contractors, and vendors to support the permit application process.
• Track permit status with regulatory agencies, act as a liaison between the company and agencies, and help move approvals forward in a timely manner.
• Review application packages and supporting documents for accuracy, maintain schedules and records, and enter permitting data daily.
• Coincide with project managers, contractors, consultants, and Facilities Engineering/Construction teams to resolve issues, verify inspections, and support certificate of occupancy closeout.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years in the construction industry and/or technical construction project management experience is helpful.
• Experience with manufacturing/industrial facility construction and amenity permitting is preferred, with willingness to train the right candidate.
• Strong organizational skills, time management, consistent attention to detail, ability to prioritize, and take initiative are essential.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team player, and be comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment with a heavy volume workload.

About SSI People

With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long-term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.