Permit Coordinator Specialist

Permit Coordinator Specialist

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD Group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.

For over 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 850 professionals working in 13 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.

GPD is currently seeking a Permit Coordinator Specialist in our Akron and Columbus, OH office locations.

The Permit Coordinator Specialist is responsible for coordinating permit submittal, tracking, and issuance and acts as a liaison between GPD Group and the authorities having jurisdiction. The Permitting Coordinator/Expeditor role will navigate and drive jurisdictional requirements to expedite the approval process for projects across the country. Daily activities include researching existing requirements, completing and compiling submittal requirements, occasional site visits, collaboration with key stakeholders, and building relationships with jurisdictional representatives. To succeed in this role, the candidate needs to be highly self-organized and possess a willingness to push on AHJ review for status updates and overdue tasks, complete forms and filings in-person when required, and utilize CAD to support project submittals. Confidentiality and professionalism are essential traits for success in this role.

Role Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in planning, Business, Communications, Architecture, Engineering, Design, or Construction Management.
• Ability to work with jurisdictions and accurately fill out permit applications and respond to comments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and work individually.
• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• Experience in supporting architects and engineers in design and documentation for project work preferred.
• Experience in developing construction documents and engineering reports preferred.
• Bluebeam and MS Office products experience preferred.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Field survey and construction administration experience preferred.
• Candidate must be organized and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment working with individuals from various offices and in various disciplines.
• Ability to communicate directly with clients.
• Ability to resolve issues from municipalities, architects, engineers, contractors and clients.
• Ability to be in the field and/or complete a project site visit.
• Valid Driver's License is required.

Role Responsibilities:

• Planning, documentation, and engineering design with an emphasis in Telecommunications Infrastructure projects.
• Performs site and building feasibility and due diligence reports.
• Researches and understands the filing requirements for authority having jurisdiction based on project scope of work.
• Coordinates permit submittals, corrections, approvals, and pick-ups.
• Resolves issues from municipalities, architects, engineers, contractors and clients.
• Occasional preparation of submittal documentation utilizing AutoCAD.
• Maintains organized and detailed office records and files.
• Generates and manage permitting timelines and schedules.
• Creates and tracks project information in relation to the progress of various permitting processes.
• Interacts with the building department on a daily basis or as needed to obtain successful approvals for construction activities.
• Develops and maintains data base of critical jurisdictional decision makers.
• Occasional travel for site visits is required. Travel to sites will mainly be in the Midwest market but at times could be regional. Locations can vary from urban buildings and utility poles to rural and remote.
• Provides administrative assistance to other teams when requested.

GPD believes passionately that everyone on our team knows that they are a valued member of our employee-owned company. When you are willing to put the time and effort into making us successful, you will see that in your paycheck and in your benefits offering.

GPD offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company contribution
• Bonus
• Vacation & Sick Time
• And much more…

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-M/F/Disabled/Vet

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