Permit Specialist

About the Role

As a Permit Specialist at KB Home, you will manage the residential permitting process from application through permit issuance while maintaining accurate and complete house file records. This role serves as a key liaison between the company, municipalities, utility providers, engineers, and construction teams to ensure homes move efficiently through the approval and construction startup process.

Responsibilities

• Permit Procurement
  • Prepare, submit, and track permit and license applications required for residential construction projects.
  • Coordinate the collection of required documentation, including plot plans, surveys, soil reports, architectural plans, foundation designs, truss engineering, and other municipality-specific requirements.
  • Order and monitor receipt of engineering reports and design documents.
  • Assemble complete permit application packages for city, county, and municipal review.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies throughout the permit approval process.
  • Track permit status and secure approvals, permits, inspections, and certificates in a timely manner.
  • Maintain accurate records of all permitting activities and documentation.
• Construction Start Package Preparation
  • Prepare and distribute complete Start Packages to Construction Superintendents.
  • Compile construction orders, lot option orders, floor plans, soil reports, surveys, permit documentation, foundation and truss designs, and municipality-specific requirements.
  • Ensure all required documentation is accurate, complete, and available before construction begins.
• Utility and Lateral Coordination
  • Apply for electrical and gas lateral services for new home construction projects.
  • Coordinate payment of utility-related fees and charges.
  • Manage incoming utility billing, including sorting horizontal and vertical utility invoices.
  • Upload and maintain utility documentation within designated SharePoint folders and company systems.
• Fee Administration
  • Coordinate re-inspection fees and related payment requests for field personnel.
  • Monitor construction status to ensure impact fees and other required municipal fees are paid according to project timelines.
  • Maintain accurate fee records and support compliance with local requirements.
• Invoice Processing and Compliance Administration
  • Process permitting and construction-related invoices and monitor payment status.
  • Track and coordinate renewals for contractor licenses, bonds, workers' compensation insurance, and general liability insurance.
  • Support document management and compliance recordkeeping activities.
  • Maintain organized electronic files and ensure documentation is current and readily accessible.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of residential permitting experience required.
• Experience working with municipal permitting agencies, regulatory compliance, and residential construction documentation strongly preferred.
• Ability to navigate local municipalities and their permitting process.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to identifying solutions and resolving issues.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to assess information, interpret requirements, and take appropriate action.

Qualifications

• Work 8-hour days with flexibility for additional work hours when necessary.
• Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner with city and county governments and agencies, municipal districts, trade partners, and coworkers.
• Ability to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation, including:
  • Standing or sitting for extended periods.
  • Moving about the work location.
  • Driving/traveling as needed.
  • Walking up and down stairs.
  • Observing details at close range and communicating information clearly.
  • Transporting and moving up to 20 lbs (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/IT/Land/Marketing/Sales/Studio).
  • Periodically working in outdoor weather conditions (for roles in Construction/Customer Service/Land/Sales).

This position is located at the division office.

Pay

KB Home offers a competitive base pay. The expected hourly range for this position is USD $33.65 - USD $36.06, paid semi-monthly. Other rewards may include bonuses or role-specific awards.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Employee wellness program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.