Permit Coordinator

Fort Myers, FL

Come join an engineering leader in a high-growth role! 

Highlights:

• Established 30-year firm known for solving the toughest land development challenges
• Tight-knit culture with strong leadership and long-term client relationships
• Great internal growth opportunities

Responsibilities:

• The Permit Coordinator supports the team by managing the permitting process for residential projects.
• This role ensures that all necessary permits are secured in a timely manner, coordinating with internal departments, consultants, engineers, and local government agencies. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of municipal permitting procedures.

What you will do:

• Coordinate the preparation, submission, tracking, and receipt of development-related permits (e.g., grading, utility, right-of-way, building, environmental).
• Serve as the primary liaison between the company and local, county, and state regulatory agencies for permitting matters.
• Monitor and manage permit timelines to ensure construction schedules are maintained.
• Work with civil engineers, consultants, and project managers to compile and review required documentation for submittals.
• Maintain an accurate database or tracking system of all permitting activities, including submittal dates, expiration dates, fees, and agency contacts.
• Assist in resolving permit-related issues, including revisions, resubmittals, and appeals when necessary.
• Coordinate with utility companies and municipalities for service applications, approvals, and connections.
• Ensure compliance with jurisdictional regulations and company policies throughout the permitting process.
• Participate in project status meetings to provide permitting updates and flag potential delays or bottlenecks.

What you will need:

• 2+ years of experience in land permitting roles.
• Familiarity with local and state permitting processes related to land development.
• Ability to interpret civil/site plans and permitting requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with public agencies and cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with project tracking software is a plus.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Urban Planning, or a related field preferred/not required.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting, zoning processes, or utility coordination.

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