Centralized Permit Coordinator

Ready to build your future? We're Groundworks, North America's leading foundation repair and water management specialist. We're more than a company - we're a team driven by purpose. As a Top Workplace, we're looking for top talent to fuel our mission: to protect, repair, and improve our customers’ greatest asset – their home. But what makes us a great place to work? Here, you'll find real career growth, comprehensive and affordable benefits, a culture that values hard work and innovation, and company ownership equity. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next big move, we offer hands-on training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact every day. Join us and lay the foundation for your success. Job Purpose The Centralized Permit Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and executing permitting activities for residential and commercial projects throughout the project lifecycle. This role ensures permits, inspections, revisions, approvals, and closeout documentation are processed accurately and timely while maintaining compliance with municipal and regulatory requirements. The Centralized Permit Coordinator serves as a key liaison between municipalities, engineers, customers, branches, and internal teams to support project progression from permit acquisition through final permit closure. Duties and Responsibilities Prepare, submit, track, and maintain permit applications and supporting documentation. Coordinate permit approvals, revisions, inspections, and permit closeout activities. Work with municipalities, inspectors, engineers, utility providers, homeowners, and internal teams to obtain required approvals and information. Resolve permit blockers, kickbacks, failed inspections, and escalations to keep projects progressing. Schedule and coordinate inspections as required throughout the permitting process. Maintain accurate permit records, tracking logs, compliance documentation, and status updates. Communicate permit status, requirements, and updates to branches, customers, municipalities, and internal stakeholders. Ensure compliance with all jurisdictional, permitting, and regulatory requirements. Identify aging or at-risk permits and proactively drive resolution. Coordinate permit revisions, engineering updates, certifications, and other documentation required to support project completion. Support the closure of building and trade permits, including coordination with third-party inspectors, engineers, and municipalities as needed. Assist with process improvement initiatives to increase permitting efficiency and reduce cycle times. It is an essential function of this position to regularly and reliably report to work each day. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience with permitting, municipal processes, inspections, construction administration, or related functions preferred. Knowledge of municipal requirements, permitting regulations, and compliance standards preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and internal tracking systems. Working Conditions The role sits onsite in our Tallahassee, FL branch. This role has an hourly rate of $21.50/h. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Other requirements include standing, walking, and moving, as needed. What We Provide Competitive Pay The anticipated salary range is the expected hiring range for this role in Florida is $14.00 - $17.50. Final compensation will be based on an evaluation of each candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated capabilities, and work location. We take pride in our exceptional growth—because it means that we’ve built our company and solutions on a rock-solid foundation. Every day, every employee has the opportunity to play an impactful role in changing an industry, setting a new standard, and delivering solutions that our customers love. True to our values, we've done the right things from the beginning, setting the stage for an even brighter future. Join us as we charge ahead! #J-18808-Ljbffr Groundworks Operations, LLC