Permitting Coordinator

Position Overview:  The primary duty of a permit coordinator is to oversee and perform permitting of all accounts in local area. This includes; compiling permit packet, filling out permit application, determining necessary permits for different municipalities and specialized areas, communicating with involved parties to minimize turnaround time.

Essential Functions:                  

Under some supervision, will provide

• Coordinate with peer team member on schedule, delivery and status of all permits.
• Obtain documents from Engineers to facilitate the permit application process 
• Obtain all required approvals for permits and act as liaison between the company and client
• Prepare and submit applications to client to support various agencies/ boards having jurisdiction over required permits and/or approvals
• Review any plans issued out for correct revision dates and permit details
• Coordinate paperwork and applications with client which includes updating and monitoring status in work management system
• Submit paperwork for permits 
• Work closely with the client on the status of permits and ensure they are processed in a timely manner
• Coordinate with engineers to solve any plan deficiencies and mitigate permit comments
• Produce and maintain schedules for all communities and coordinate with all stakeholders from inception to approval of permitting process
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, etc. 
• Enter permitting data 
• Maintain all company files relating to permitting documents

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred
• 5 years of experience with permitting work in road right-of-way, reading and developing permit drawings
• Familiar with drawing software tools such as AutoCAD and other Geomedia platforms.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to prioritize and take initiative 
• Able to read blue prints and plot plans 
• Detail-oriented team player comfortable working in a fast paced environment with heavy volume workload 
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office (specifically 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

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

Competencies:

• Self-Motivated

• Work independently

• Team-Oriented

• Customer Oriented

• Able to manage multiple tasks and provide leadership to other team members.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pike Electric is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.