Permit/Design Coordinator

Summary

Join the TAIT team as a Permit & Design Coordinator! This role involves preparing and submitting permit applications, tracking progress, and coordinating with various stakeholders. You will manage project timelines, communicate with government agencies, and maintain organized systems. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture, experience with permitting, and strong organizational skills. TAIT offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture
• Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Smartsheet
• Prior experience with permitting
• Experience in administration, project coordination, and/or clerical work
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills - not afraid to make phone calls and over-communicate both internally and externally with clients and jurisdictions
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly and effectively

Responsibilities

• Gather supporting documents internally and externally via software/email, complete applications, and submit them to local and state government agencies, primarily for building and construction permits
• Regularly follow up on submitted applications, manage timelines, and communicate estimated completion dates to expedite approvals
• Contact local governments to verify research findings, ensuring all permitting requirements, including forms and fees, are accounted for
• Provide support for various permits, filings, customer communications, administrative project work, and internal tasks
• Maintain organized and up-to-date systems, ensuring permit submissions reflect the latest information
• Assist the project team with development projects from the Conceptual Phase through Construction
• Conduct site feasibility studies and due diligence research
• Support entitlement approvals and permit processing
• Process and track permits across multiple projects
• Collaborate with the Entitlements Director and Construction Document Director to meet project milestones
• Follow up on design team deliverables to ensure project progress

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with site development coordination with government agencies, and design consultants
• Previous experience submitting plans to municipalities preferred

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedule Options - Remote, Hybrid, In-Person
• Medical options including PPO and HDHP with Health Savings Accounts (no extra charges for spouse or dependent coverage)
• Dental Plans with little to no deductible
• Vision PPO plan that’s accepted widely from local offices to large retailers
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life, Accident and Critical Illness plans
• Dependent Care and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off to relax and recharge with vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Annual memberships with Strava and Headspace for additional health and wellness benefits
• Maternity and Paternity leave time options to care for the newest little family members
• Support for professional growth and development
• Corporate Lodging Program (CLC)