Our customer is a local, construction related business who provides exceptional service to the Tampa Bay area. They are very busy and looking to add temporary Permitting Coordinator to their inspections & construction departments to help cover for parental leave. If you're looking for a company that offers a fun environment and room to grow while fully equipping their team for success, this is the company for you!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepare, submit, and track permit applications for residential and commercial construction projects with local municipalities and regulatory agencies.
- Coordinate with inspectors, project managers, field staff, and governmental agencies to ensure permits are obtained and approved in a timely manner.
- Monitor permit status and maintain accurate records of permit submissions, approvals, revisions, and expirations.
- Schedule and coordinate required inspections throughout the construction process.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for permitting-related inquiries from internal teams, customers, and government agencies.
- Review permit documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to submission.
- Ensure projects remain compliant with local building codes, zoning requirements, and permitting regulations.
- Maintain permitting logs, databases, and electronic filing systems to ensure accurate project tracking.
- Process and distribute approved permits, inspection reports, and related project documentation.
- Communicate inspection results and permit updates to project managers and construction teams.
- Assist with obtaining special approvals, licenses, and certificates required for project completion.
- Support the construction and inspections departments with administrative tasks, document management, and project coordination as needed.
- Respond to incoming phone calls and emails professionally and provide timely updates regarding permit and inspection status.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting critical deadlines.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of two years of administrative, permitting, construction coordination, or related experience.
- Experience working with construction permits, building departments, or municipal agencies preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong recordkeeping and documentation abilities.
- Ability to work effectively with contractors, inspectors, project managers, and local government representatives.
- Knowledge of construction terminology, inspection processes, and permitting requirements preferred.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and provide exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.
Pay: $21 to $23/hour
Hours: 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (onsite only)
Location: Clearwater, FL
Contract period: Estimated to be six months
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.