Permitting Coordinator

Starts Coordinator

The primary role of the Starts Coordinator is to coordinate all documents required for submitting and obtaining utility and building permits, water taps and impact fees. Also, to coordinate with division departments and external contacts to ensure all deadlines for building plans and permits are completed on time.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

• Responsible for securing the timely preparation and submission of building permits through various municipalities based on deadlines from construction trench schedule
• Prepare and submit timely check requests for permits, water taps and impact fees
• Deliver building permit applications to responsible municipality department and pick up when ready
• Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with municipality departments and staff members
• Serve as the designated division contact for permit or other issues and respond promptly
• Maintain Architectural Review Committee (ARC) and Homeowner Association (HOA) approvals for new home construction
• Record newly recorded or purchased lots and building permit information to maintain the construction scheduling software
• Manage and monitor the complete building plan approval process through various municipalities on assigned communities
• Assist in updating and maintaining the construction status of all homes in progress
• Support the Construction Department performing administrative duties

Experience, Skills, Knowledge:

• Exceptional communication skills -- both written and verbal
• Comfortable presenting ideas and solutions to leadership and key business partners
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe.

Work Environment:

• The work environment is representative of an office/field setting
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate
• Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

Physical Demands:

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. Vision abilities required by the job are close vision. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, and operate office equipment such as a computer, copier, and office supplies.

In addition, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their arms and hands, and to stoop, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the job.

Note: This document describes the minimum, essential duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, effort, and working conditions of the position. It in no way implies that these are the only functions to be performed by the incumbent. Workers are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any job-related functions requested by a supervisor or manager. Successful performance requires that the incumbent possess and utilize the abilities and skills described. All functions are subject to reasonable modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some functions may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

Equal Opportunity Employer