Permit Coordinator Jobs
Permit Coordinator jobs are open across construction, utilities, municipal government, and real estate development, from entry-level assistant roles to senior and lead positions, with specializations in land use permitting, building permits, and environmental compliance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Dehlinger Construction, LLC
Location: Longwood, FL
Pay: $20.00–$24.00 per hour depending on experience
Job Type: Full-Time (Mon-Fri 8-5)
Work Setting: In-Person
About Dehlinger Construction
Dehlinger Construction, LLC is an established roofing and construction company serving multiple markets throughout Florida. We specialize in roofing, general construction, renovations, and restoration projects.
We are looking for a dependable, organized, and detail-oriented Construction & Roofing Permit Coordinator to join our office team in Longwood, Florida.
The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of construction permitting experience, preferably with both roofing and general construction permits in Florida. This person should be comfortable communicating with building departments, navigating online permitting portals, and managing multiple applications from submission through final approval and permit closure.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare, submit, and manage residential and commercial roofing permit applications.
- Process general construction, renovation, and remodeling permits.
- Navigate online permitting portals for various Florida cities and counties.
- Communicate with building departments, plan reviewers, inspectors, and municipal personnel.
- Gather and organize required permit documentation, including contracts, notices of commencement, plans, surveys, product approvals, and other supporting documents.
- Monitor permit application statuses and follow up on pending applications.
- Address permit rejections, corrections, and plan review comments.
- Coordinate with project managers and office staff to obtain missing information and documentation.
- Schedule required inspections and follow up on inspection results.
- Obtain final inspections and ensure permits are properly closed out.
- Maintain accurate electronic records and organized project files.
- Track permit expiration dates, outstanding requirements, and deadlines.
Qualifications
- 1–2 years of construction or roofing permitting experience preferred.
- Familiarity with Florida building departments, Notices of Commencement, product approvals, inspection requirements, and permit closeouts.
- Experience with online permitting portals within multiple Florida counties and municipalties.
- Basic understanding of roofing permits, re-roof applications, roofing permit requirements and general construction permits.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Comfortable using , Google Drive, Gmail, and electronic document management systems.
- Ability to work independently while being a team player.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, follows through on outstanding items, and understands the importance of keeping permits moving so construction projects stay on schedule. The right candidate will be dependable, proactive, organized, and comfortable communicating with both internal team members and outside building departments.
If you have construction permitting experience and are looking for an opportunity to grow with an established Florida construction company, we would love to hear from you!
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Dehlinger Construction, LLC
Location: Longwood, FL
Pay: $20.00–$24.00 per hour depending on experience
Job Type: Full-Time (Mon-Fri 8-5)
Work Setting: In-Person
About Dehlinger Construction
Dehlinger Construction, LLC is an established roofing and construction company serving multiple markets throughout Florida. We specialize in roofing, general construction, renovations, and restoration projects.
We are looking for a dependable, organized, and detail-oriented Construction & Roofing Permit Coordinator to join our office team in Longwood, Florida.
The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of construction permitting experience, preferably with both roofing and general construction permits in Florida. This person should be comfortable communicating with building departments, navigating online permitting portals, and managing multiple applications from submission through final approval and permit closure.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare, submit, and manage residential and commercial roofing permit applications.
- Process general construction, renovation, and remodeling permits.
- Navigate online permitting portals for various Florida cities and counties.
- Communicate with building departments, plan reviewers, inspectors, and municipal personnel.
- Gather and organize required permit documentation, including contracts, notices of commencement, plans, surveys, product approvals, and other supporting documents.
- Monitor permit application statuses and follow up on pending applications.
- Address permit rejections, corrections, and plan review comments.
- Coordinate with project managers and office staff to obtain missing information and documentation.
- Schedule required inspections and follow up on inspection results.
- Obtain final inspections and ensure permits are properly closed out.
- Maintain accurate electronic records and organized project files.
- Track permit expiration dates, outstanding requirements, and deadlines.
Qualifications
- 1–2 years of construction or roofing permitting experience preferred.
- Familiarity with Florida building departments, Notices of Commencement, product approvals, inspection requirements, and permit closeouts.
- Experience with online permitting portals within multiple Florida counties and municipalties.
- Basic understanding of roofing permits, re-roof applications, roofing permit requirements and general construction permits.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Comfortable using , Google Drive, Gmail, and electronic document management systems.
- Ability to work independently while being a team player.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, follows through on outstanding items, and understands the importance of keeping permits moving so construction projects stay on schedule. The right candidate will be dependable, proactive, organized, and comfortable communicating with both internal team members and outside building departments.
If you have construction permitting experience and are looking for an opportunity to grow with an established Florida construction company, we would love to hear from you!
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in permit coordinator jobs.
- 2-5 years of experience processing building or land use permits with a local jurisdiction
- Familiarity with permit tracking software such as Accela, ProjectDox, or similar platforms
- Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal permitting codes and regulatory requirements
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in construction management, urban planning, or a related field
- Experience reviewing construction documents, site plans, or engineering drawings for permit submission
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with contractors, engineers, and agencies
Tips for Your Permit Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to permit types
Hiring managers scan for the specific permit categories you've processed, whether building, grading, encroachment, or environmental. List those permit types by name in your resume's experience bullets rather than using vague phrases like 'regulatory filings' or 'compliance documentation.'
Highlight your jurisdictional experience
Many employers want coordinators who already know the local agency, its turnaround times, and its quirks. Name the specific city, county, or state agencies you've submitted to and built relationships with, because that familiarity shortens the learning curve and stands out immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists permit coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Demonstrate software fluency upfront
Permit tracking platforms, project management tools, and GIS software are increasingly required, not preferred. If you've worked in Accela, Bluebeam, or similar systems, name them in your resume summary so they appear before a recruiter reads your full work history.
Prepare scenario answers about delays
Interviewers for permit coordinator roles almost always ask how you've handled a stalled or rejected application. Practice a specific example that shows how you identified the issue, communicated with the agency, and kept the project moving without escalating unnecessarily to senior staff.
Negotiate start date around active permit queues
If you're mid-process on complex submittals at your current job, flag that honestly during offer conversations. Employers in permit-heavy industries understand project continuity and often respect a candidate who plans transitions carefully rather than leaving files in disarray.
Permit Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most permit coordinators?
The most active employers for permit coordinators right now are ANDREW'S, Sambatek, and True companies, and the most openings are in Florida, North Carolina, and Utah, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Utility companies, general contractors, and municipal planning departments consistently represent the largest share of open roles.
How many permit coordinator jobs are remote?
About 14% of permit coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the need for in-person coordination with local agencies, field teams, and inspection staff. Roles focused on document management, application intake, or tracking in larger organizations are more likely to offer partial remote flexibility than hands-on field-coordination positions.
How do you become a permit coordinator?
Start by gaining a foundation in construction, planning, or a related field through a degree program or hands-on administrative work in a construction or government office. Learn your local jurisdiction's submittal process and familiarize yourself with the permit types common in your target industry. Building experience with document review, tracking submissions, and communicating with agencies prepares you for a coordinator role.
Can I get a permit coordinator job with little or no experience?
Entry-level permit coordinator roles do exist, particularly at municipalities, general contractors, and engineering firms that are willing to train candidates with strong administrative skills and attention to detail. Volunteering or interning with a planning department, taking code compliance coursework, or working in a construction office in a support capacity are practical ways to build the foundational knowledge employers expect.
What does the permit coordinator interview process look like?
Most permit coordinator interviews include a phone screen focused on your familiarity with local permitting processes, followed by one or two in-person or video rounds with a hiring manager and sometimes a project manager or planner. Expect scenario-based questions about handling agency rejections, managing competing deadlines, and communicating status updates to contractors or clients. Some employers ask you to walk through a past submittal you managed.
Where can I find and apply to permit coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to permit coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level, permit specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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