Permit Lead

About the Role The Permit Lead will manage permit acquisition and compliance coordination for assigned projects within the Design for Execution team. The role acts as the conduit between AHJs and internal teams, ensuring timely approvals and clear interpretation of regulatory mandates to keep permitting workflows moving and teams informed. Key Responsibilities Own the end-to-end permitting process for assigned projects, including tracking milestones and mitigating delays. Engage directly with AHJ representatives to confirm requirements, work with the design team to answer questions, and respond to comments. Interpret and clarify agency feedback for design teams; coordinate revisions and resubmittals to avoid rejections or restarts. Develop and implement workflows that improve the speed and accuracy of permit documentation and approvals. Monitor deadlines and approval timelines to prevent schedule impacts and provide visibility to stakeholders. Collect paperwork, submit for approvals and permits, and maintain all internal tracking mechanisms up to date with the latest information from AHJ’s regarding permit issuance dates. Obtain documents from Design and Engineering teams to facilitate the permit application process. Obtain all required approvals for permits and act as liaison between JPI and each municipality. Maintain all company files relating to site plan applications, approvals, licenses and permits. Stay updated on construction best practices and evolving AHJ code requirements. Gather, document, and maintain city-specific requirements, including startup procedures, Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO), Certificate of Occupancy (CO), and inspections. Provide clarity on regulatory and operational requirements to support building phasing plans and design processes. Assist project teams in aligning design documentation with jurisdictional mandates and operational needs. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field. 5-10 years experience in permitting, zoning, planning, or regulatory coordination roles. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities. Proficiency in MS Office, project management applications, permit tracking systems, Bluebeam, and jurisdictional online portals. Experience leading permit strategies across multiple authorities and project types. Ability to act as a representative and advocate of JPI’s culture and guiding principles. Work Conditions 5-day work week (Monday-Friday). Frequent travel to AHJ offices. Daily collaboration across teams. Compensation Annual Base Pay Range: $120,000-$160,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr JPI Employment Services, LLC