Life Safety Consultant

About the role

CodeGreen is a national building solutions firm that partners with clients to make buildings safe, healthy, resilient, and sustainable. Our multidisciplinary team brings extensive expertise in sustainability, decarbonization, building codes, resiliency, and inspections. CodeGreen’s Compliance division focuses on code compliance and regulatory consulting, with specialties including zoning compliance and resolution, expert guidance through municipality inspections and project approval processes, and streamlined site development and expediting services. We offer comprehensive support to ensure adherence to regulations and efficient project completion.

Responsibilities

• Perform end to end services in support of clients and internal code consultants including but not limited to Application Approvals, Permit Issuance, Signoffs, Violations, and Application Tracking
• Prepare and submit proposals for assigned work, monitor project budgets and issue associated Change Orders as required
• Submit filings through the appropriate Boston agencies including but not limited to the Inspectional Services Department (ISD), Boston Fire Department – Fire Prevention, Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC), Public Works / Transportation, Boston Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA), etc.
• Complete and manage standard construction filings
• Work closely with internal teams and clients to develop project schedules and milestones
• Maintain ongoing correspondence and communication with Clients, Design Consultants, Construction Managers, etc. to keep projects moving forward and to identify and eliminate roadblocks as needed
• Perform site visits, field visits, and in-person meetings as required by individual clients and projects
• Participate in client presentations, pitch meetings, and other functions as required

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with building permitting in the Boston region
• Effective communication (both written and verbal) skills and high level of professionalism with both clients and internal team
• Strong organization skills, a high level of attention-to-detail, and the ability to efficiently prioritize multiple tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Project
• Thorough knowledge of permit application processes including submitting, filing, and turnaround times, certificates of occupancy and inspections of occupancy
• Familiarity with Boston-specific filing platforms for local such as ISD Permits Portal, Boston Permits & Licenses, Massachusetts OPSI, etc.
• Experience with application approval timing and strategizing on submissions
• General knowledge of construction plans

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and proactive
• Proactive and hands-on role in moving high-profile projects forward
• Ability to navigate city agency processes and solve regulatory challenges
• Collaborative and fast-paced team environment

Skills

• Building permitting experience in the Boston region
• Effective communication skills
• Organizational and attention-to-detail skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of permit application processes
• Familiarity with Boston-specific filing platforms
• Experience with application approval timing and strategizing
• General knowledge of construction plans

Benefits

Competitive compensation, benefits, and Insurance (health dental, etc.) with employer contributions. Ten paid holidays, competitive PTO program, and paid Parental Leave!

Pay

Competitive compensation package

Schedule

Hybrid schedule with regular presence in the Boston office required