Permitting Coordinator

About the role

The primary duty of a Permit Coordinator is to oversee and perform permitting of all accounts in the local area. This includes compiling permit packets, filling out permit applications, determining necessary permits for different municipalities and specialized areas, and communicating with involved parties to minimize turnaround time.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with peer team members on schedule, delivery, and status of all permits.
• Obtain documents from engineers to facilitate the permit application process.
• Obtain all required approvals for permits and act as liaison between the company and client.
• Prepare and submit applications to clients to support various agencies/boards having jurisdiction over required permits and/or approvals.
• Review plans for correct revision dates and permit details.
• Coordinate paperwork and applications with clients, updating and monitoring status in the work management system.
• Submit paperwork for permits.
• Work closely with clients on permit status to ensure timely processing.
• Coordinate with engineers to resolve plan deficiencies and mitigate permit comments.
• Produce and maintain schedules for all communities and coordinate with stakeholders from inception to approval of the permitting process.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, etc.
• Enter permitting data and maintain all company files relating to permitting documents.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience with permitting work in road right‑of‑way, reading and developing permit drawings.
• Familiarity with drawing software tools such as AutoCAD and other Geomedia platforms.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, ability to prioritize and take initiative.
• Ability to read blueprints and plot plans.
• Detail‑oriented team player comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with heavy volume workload.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (specifically Word and Excel).
• Excellent follow‑up, written and verbal communication, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to professionally perform multiple detail‑oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

The role is performed in a typical office or administrative setting and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Competencies

• Self‑motivated
• Works independently
• Team‑oriented
• Customer‑oriented
• Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies, with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, continuously expanding our offerings to supply customers with ideas, technology, experience, manpower, and equipment to perform any job. “Essential” sums up who we are, the work we do, and what our people mean to us. Each employee plays a critical role in ensuring infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them. Pike is a family‑oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service.

About the Team

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