Permit Management Specialist

What You'll Do

• Manage and expedite building permit applications for retail and restaurant development projects.
• Research and interpret permitting requirements across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with municipalities, health departments, building officials, and third-party permitting consultants.
• Ensure projects comply with building codes, health regulations, and local zoning requirements.
• Track permit submissions, approvals, comments, inspections, and expiration dates using organized documentation systems.
• Partner with project managers, architects, engineers, and external stakeholders to maintain project schedules.
• Identify potential permitting risks and develop solutions to avoid project delays.
• Create and maintain permit tracking tools, reporting dashboards, and process documentation.
• Coach and train internal team members on permit expediting best practices and regulatory processes.
• Stay current on evolving permit requirements and code changes across the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Building Design, Engineering, or a related field; OR equivalent professional experience including 10+ years of experience in permit expediting, permitting administration, or related regulatory roles.
• Extensive knowledge of building permits, building codes, and permitting processes.
• Experience managing permitting activities across multiple U.S. states.
• Experience coordinating with local jurisdictions, regulatory agencies, and third-party permit consultants.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting restaurant, food service, or retail development projects.
• Knowledge of health department permits, food service regulations, and health code requirements.
• Understanding of zoning, land use, and entitlement processes.
• Experience working for an architectural firm, permit expediting firm, engineering firm, or commercial construction organization.
• Experience developing permit tracking systems, workflows, reporting, or process improvements.
• Experience training, mentoring, or coaching team members.

Key Success Factors

• Multi-state permitting experience (10+ states preferred).
• Strong knowledge of building, health, and zoning requirements.
• Ability to manage a high volume of permits with accuracy and organization.
• Proven permit tracking and documentation processes.
• A consultative, problem-solving approach to permit challenges.
• The ability to serve as a permitting resource and mentor for internal teams.

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