Permits Coordinator

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This role requires strong knowledge of local and national permitting processes, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple permit-related tasks simultaneously. The Permits Coordinator will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure that all necessary permits are obtained in a timely manner, minimizing delays and ensuring the project adheres to regulatory requirements.
***What You'll Be Doing;**
- **Ensure that the project adheres to all applicable regulations and laws, including zoning, environmental, construction, and health and safety regulations.**:

- **Advise project teams on any specific permit-related requirements or restrictions that may impact project activities or timelines.**:

- **Maintain a comprehensive database of permits, licenses, approvals, and other related documentation, ensuring that all records are accurate, complete, and easily accessible.**:

- **Prepare and file permit-related reports and maintain all associated records in accordance with legal and company requirements.**:

- **Act as the primary point of contact for all permit-related inquiries and correspondence between project teams, contractors, local authorities, and other stakeholders.**:

- **Work closely with construction, environmental, legal, and project management teams to identify and resolve any permitting issues or challenges.**:

- **Proactively identify potential permitting challenges or risks, including delays in obtaining permits or changes in regulatory requirements.**:

- **Work with the project team and stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies to address permitting risks or delays.**:

- **Resolve any issues or disputes with authorities regarding permits or approvals, ensuring that the project remains on schedule.**:

- **Schedule and coordinate inspections and audits related to permits, ensuring that all work meets the requirements of the approved permits.**:

- **Address any non-compliance issues identified during inspections, coordinating with the project team to rectify issues promptly.**:

- **Maintain records of inspection results and follow up on any corrective actions required.**:

- **Monitor permit expiration dates and manage the renewal process to ensure that permits remain valid throughout the project lifecycle.**:

- **Coordinate with relevant authorities to initiate renewals or extensions as necessary to avoid project delays or interruptions.**:

- **Ensure that all permit-related documentation is filed, tracked, and maintained in accordance with the project’s record-keeping procedures.**

**What Required Skills You'll Bring;**
- **Proven experience in managing permits for large-scale projects, including knowledge of local, state, and federal permitting processes and regulations.**:

- **Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.**:

- **Minimum of**5-7 years**of experience in permit coordination or management, preferably within the construction, infrastructure, or engineering sectors.**:

- **Proven experience in managing permits for large-scale projects, including knowledge of local, state, and federal permitting processes and regulations.**:

- **Experience working with regulatory bodies and governmental authorities is essential.**:

- **Strong understanding of permitting processes, local and national regulations, and construction industry standards.**:

- **Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.**:

- **Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams, contractors, and regulatory agencies.**:

- **Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and permitting software.**:

- **Certification in Construction Management (e.g., PMP) or other related permitting certifications is a plus.**:

- **Knowledge of environmental regulations, zoning laws, and local building codes applicable to large infrastructure projects.**:

- **Familiarity with international permitting standards and requirements, particularly for airport or aviation-related projects, is a plus.**:

- **Ability to handle challenges and work through regulatory issues, with strong problem-solving and negotiation skills to ensure project continuity.**:

- **Strong project management skills, including experience in coordinating cross-functional teams to meet permitting timelines.**

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