Permit Manager

Job Description

Job Description

WH Bass is an employee-owned (ESOP) general contractor and a proud 2026 Top Workplace winner. More than a construction company, we are a team of entrepreneurs who share in the success we help create. Our people are not just employees - they are owners - and that mindset drives everything from how we build projects to how we invest in each other.

We are deeply committed to the employee experience, creating an environment where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is rooted in servant-minded leadership, teamwork, and an entrepreneurial spirit, giving every team member a voice and a stake in our future.

WH Bass, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Permit Expeditor. This person will play a key role in helping Bass win new projects and get those projects started faster by providing permit management support, utility coordination support, and managing municipality requirements for our preconstruction and operations teams. This key role will also assist and coordinate with our customers, our preconstruction and construction teams, on a wide variety of projects to help expedite start dates. The Permit Expeditor must be capable of handling multiple project tasks simultaneously. The successful candidate must be a self-starter, be capable of “thinking on their feet”, represent Bass as the interface with customers, developers, architects, engineering firms, cities/municipalities, utility companies, and other project partners. The candidate will report to the VP of Preconstruction.

The selected candidate will be responsible for carrying out the following duties:

• Liaison with City of and other governmental officials for permitting issues to get construction projects started.
• Verify with each city/county any specific license needed for WH Bass to build for that project. Process and execute any needed business license or business tax fees.
• Request, collect, and complete all documentation required from the city/county needed to obtain approval/registration to build for that project.
• Prepare, expedite, and deliver all permit applications required by WH Bass to obtain all needed permits for each project.
• Develop the needed relationships with the city/county to provide with confidence what permits are associated with each project.
• Ensures all plans and required submittals are processed with the appropriate government body and follows through to obtain approvals as required. Track progress of these submittals to receipt of required approvals.
• Monitors and coordinates the work effort of all project architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure their scope of work is in conformance with the project budget, schedule, and Permit guidelines.
• Maintains all project information to be used in the future to help get jobs started faster.
• Build and maintain a network database of customers and customer support involved in permitting, design team contacts, city/county contacts, DOT contacts, private and public utility contacts.
• Verify correct utility providers and accurate contacts internally with each utility company to verify their knowledge and approvals of the project. Provide necessary documents and drawings that may be needed for the coordination of the new installations.
• Verify needed preconstruction meetings necessary with the city/county and or utility provider.
• Assist with project team to identify and execute all final requirements necessary to receive the final Certificate of Occupancy for projects. Identify with the JHU (Jurisdiction Having Authority) at the beginning of a project the requirements needed for the Certificate of Occupancy.
• Identify the as-built requirements and approval process for each project.
• Perform the necessary steps for acquiring any open permit cost needs and request the necessary check from accounting, ensure proper job number, cost code, and submit cost to customer for reimbursement. Maintain AR reporting associated with reimbursement needs.
• Communicate with the project team and leadership all specific permitting and or licensing needs of subcontractors for each project.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Degree preferred and/or a minimum of 3 years in general construction environment.
• Ability to perform under pressure, evaluate situations and make timely, accurate decisions. Full understanding and ability to interact with all internal teams to ensure each member of the team has all the information required to perform their specific responsibilities effectively. Maintains a competitive advantage by staying current with industry standards
• Customer Relationships – establishes positive relationships with clients with the ultimate responsibility to provide the best customer service in the industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organized with strong problem-solving skills. Computer proficiency in a Microsoft office environment

Compensation & Benefits

WH Bass, an AJC 2026 Top Workplace, is a full-service, employee-owned general contractor and construction management firm. Since 1984, we have delivered over 3,300 projects across 37 states, partnering with some of the most recognized brands including Chick-fil-A, Whataburger, Raising Cane’s, Panda Express, 7 Brew Coffee, ALDI, Circle K, RaceTrac, Bank OZK, Pinnacle Bank and more.

Our success is built on a simple belief: when our people thrive, our projects succeed.

WH Bass, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the well-being and health of its employees.