Sr Permit Coordinator

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The Sr Permit Coordinator will assist in managing all permit/plan activity in the division. Duties include applying for permits with the respective municipalities, compiling, updating, and maintaining reports, meeting with county officials/municipalities, maintaining files, etc.

• A career with purpose.

• A career built on making dreams come true.

• A career built on building zero defect homes, cost management, and adherence to schedules.

Your Responsibilities on the Team 

• Train Permit Coordinators to ensure top performance of all team members in achieving desired results while finding efficient and effective solutions that create overall organizational value.

• Maintain the departments master files for permit submittals.

• Obtain documents from Engineers and Architects to facilitate the permit application process.

• Obtain all required approvals for permits and act as liaison between the company and each municipality.

• Prepare and submit applications to various agencies/ boards having jurisdiction over required permits and/or approvals.

• Review any plans issued out of the division for correct revision dates and review start packages for accuracy.

• Prepare check requests.

• Coordinate paperwork and applications with outside consultants as necessary.

• Submit paperwork for permits.

• Work closely with the municipalities on the status of permits and ensure they are processed in a timely manner while also acting as a liaison to build solid relationships with the jurisdictions.

• Produce and maintain schedules for all communities and coordinate with municipalities from approval to final stages of permitting process.

• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, etc.

• Enter permitting data.

• Prepare start packages for Construction Managers.

• Maintain all company files relating to site plan applications, approvals, licenses and permits.

• Meet with county board, attend Hearings on behalf of Lennar, to present project and request approval.

• Responsible for maintaining/sharing the starts log & SOP to our trades and associates for visibility on start projections. Also ensuring that our SOP’s are provided to the ROC for any starts on at least 60 days out.

• Represent the company as a seat on HOA Boards.

• Assist the permit manager with start date management.

• Assist the permit manager with obtaining all necessary items for new community/phase set ups and starts to ensure on-time delivery.  

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Minimum 1 year of permitting experience required

• Experience with single/multi-family and amenity permitting preferred

• Knowledge of the Construction Industry preferred

• Strong organizational and management skills, ability to prioritize and take initiative

• Must be able to read blue prints and plot plans

• Must be detail-oriented team player comfortable working in a fast paced environment with heavy volume workload

• Advanced PC skills Microsoft Word and Excel  

• Excellent follow-up, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills

• Able to professionally perform multiple detail-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines

Contacts

Daily interaction with various division personnel, outside agencies, business partners, consultants, and homeowners.

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements:

Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift, walk, move and/or carry equipment in excess of 20 pounds. Finger dexterity is necessary. Able to sit at a computer monitor for extended periods of time to complete paperwork, meet with trade partners, and receive/return phone messages.  

This description outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position noted.  It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the associates.

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