Permit Coordinator
Groundworks · Boston, MA · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Duties And Responsibilities
- Prepare, submit, track, and maintain permit applications and supporting documentation.
- Cook up 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.
- Identify aging or at-risk permits and proactively drive resolution.
- Cook up permit revisions, engineering updates, certifications, and other documentation required to support project completion.
- Cook up process improvement initiatives to increase permitting efficiency and reduce cycle times.
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, construction administration, or related functions preferred.
- Knowledge of municipal requirements, permitting regulations, and compliance standards preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and internal tracking systems.