Permitting Coordinator bei Cuhaci & Peterson Architects

Description

The Permitting Coordinator is a production level position that is responsible for the preparation of site investigation reports and carrying out the permitting procedures. 

Qualifications:

A Permit Coordinator should have a minimum of one (1) year experience with an associated site development trade or profession. Knowledge of basic site development procedures, blueprint reading, mathematical skills and map reading is necessary. Superior communication skills, both written and verbal are basic requirements. This position requires a high level of organizational skills.

Responsibilities:

• Capable of performing all responsibilities of a Permits Assistant.
• Prepare site investigation reports and associated graphics with minimal direction. Coordinate supplemental documents/presentations with the Permits Assistant. Must be available for travel to prospective sites and investigation and permitting purposes.
• Identify importance of various issues identified in the site investigation and the ability to understand and communicate the implications for the project.
• Understanding and application of any sensitivities of the project from and/all aspects (i.e., real estate, design impacts).
• Understand the importance of time and sense of urgency to the client for all aspects of development.
• Understanding of basic code requirement impacts on the project (both architectural and engineering)
• Forward thinking on issues that may arise that could delay projects in the permitting or construction process and bring the issues to the attention of the project manager and the client as needed.
• Field measure, photographs and videotape existing conditions as needed.
• Effective communication with all parties involved in the project (in house, outside consultants and clients).
• Initiate/keep project moving by interviewing and prompting parties.
• Review construction documents at 90% completion to ensure consistency with architectural and civil engineering plans as well as insuring issues and information required by the reviewing agency are addressed.
• Preparing submittal packages, submitting and tracking reviews through the approvals.
• Identify the ramifications of new laws and/or ordinates hat will impact projects.
• Assist office personnel with code research and basic interpretation of codes as interpreted by the reviewing agency.
• Coordinate and prepare documents for submittal including all aspects needed to obtain approval for permits (i.e., addressing, water/wastewater agreements, civil engineering permits, architectural/engineering permits).
• Coordinate outside consultants including surveys, landscaping, site electrical, geotechnical, architectural and/or civil engineering.
• Prepare comments/response letters for resubmittals and coordinate the responses with the architectural/civil project manager.
• Act as liaison between the Architectural or Civil Project Manager, client, outside consultants and municipality.
• Troubleshoot design problems and coordination of resolution.
• Ensure that corrections have been made on the revised plans to answer any questions and basic understanding of the corrections.
• Understanding and familiarity of plan details and ramifications of changes.
• Effectively interpret municipality comments regarding submitted plans and negotiate for the most favorable outcome for the client including creating options and solutions.
• Representation of clients and projects at meetings and public hearings.
• Demonstrate ability to streamline processes and minimize time expended while maintaining a high quality product.
• Communication with the contractor to bridge permit issuance and construction starts.
• Assist the contractor in construction issues as instructed by the client.
• Assist in coordinating efforts to bridge construction completion and turnover to operations as directed by the client.
• Assist as directed in all other permitting related activities for which the department is responsible.

Join us and enjoy the CP Perks:

• Superior Benefit Packages for the whole family and of course the pets too!
• Generous 401(K) company match – show me the money!!
• Generous PTO – vaca time!
• Casual “uncorporate” working environment – Jeans and Hey Dudes!!
• Employee Entertainment Benefits Discount Program.
• License renewals 100% paid by company.
• Professional membership renewals 100% paid by company.
• Continuing education lunch-n-learns, and industry convention attendance encouraged!
• Sign on bonus’.
• Relocation available.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Company sponsored charity events to participate in!
• Our Licensing Specialist loves to deal with the licensing boards and handles all the tedious forms, so you won’t have too! 
• Fully staffed Permitting department – they know how to deal with the jurisdictions!
• Highly skilled Designers in our Design Department – they love turning ideas into reality! 
• Various sectors of business to include - Grocery, Retail, Big Box, Power Centers, Senior Living, Restaurant, Industrial, Multi-family, Convenience – We love bringing communities to life!
• We have experts in MEP, Fire Protection and Structural who tackle the technical issues!
• Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night keeps our CA department from their appointed surveys!

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  Additionally, this job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions.  It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship between the employee and Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers & Planners, Inc. 

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