Permit Coordinator/Expeditor

GPD Group
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2024
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 more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing engineering, architecture, and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of almost 700 professionals working in 14 offices, it is our passion for our work and commitment to our purpose that unites us. 
 
GPD is currently seeking a Permit Coordinator/Expeditor in our Akron, OH or Atlanta, GA office locations.
 
The Permit Coordinator/Expeditor 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 research existing requirements 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. Confidentiality and professionalism are essential traits for success in this role.
 
 
The ideal candidate should possess:
  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Design, Construction, Planning, or Communications.
  • Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
  • Able to work with jurisdictions and accurately fill out permit applications and respond to comments.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and work individually.
  • Candidate should possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
 
Responsibilities will include:
 
  • 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.
  • Maintains organized and detailed office records and files.
  • Generates and manages 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.
  • Provides administrative assistance to other teams when requested.
 

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