Permit Coordinator

Kirkland, WA

Our client, a leading national residential developer and home builder, is looking for a Permit Coordinator to join their collaborative team. This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door in real estate development, and build your career with a stable firm. This position will entail coordinating all necessary documents for submitting and obtaining utility, water, and building permits. The role involves collaborating with division departments, city government and state agencies, to ensure that all deadlines for building plans and permits are met on time.

Our client puts an emphasis on building not only homes, but a community. They encourage a collaborative and well-balanced work life and strive to make employees feel valued.

Permit Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely preparation and submission of plot plans, lot inspections, and building permits across multiple municipalities, aligning with construction deadlines.
• Prepare and promptly submit check requests and payments for permits, water taps, and impact fees.
• Maintain professional and courteous relationships with municipality departments and staff members.
• Act as the primary division contact for permit-related issues, providing prompt responses.
• Record building permit information into CRM system to update the construction scheduling software.
• Oversee the entire building plan approval process across various municipalities for assigned communities.
• Distribute construction documents to the Purchasing, Marketing, and Construction departments.
• Document and process all plan revisions, coordinating time-frame requirements with consultants.
• Scan all approved permitting information for record-keeping.
• Provide administrative support to the Construction Department.
• Inform the Accounting Department of permit, utility connection, and other municipality fee changes.

Permit Coordinator Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED. Associate’s degree is a plus.
• At least 1 year of administrative/customer service experience.
• A vehicle and a valid driver’s license are required.
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office, email, and 60+ wpm typing skills.

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 401K
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Compensation: $48,000 - $53,000 and benefits