Permit Technician

Position Description

As a Permit Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the permitting process for a wide range of projects. This position requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. You will work closely with project teams, clients, and municipal agencies to develop timelines, prepare submittals, and track progress to ensure all permitting goals are met efficiently and accurately.

The expected salary range for this position is $51,000 to $63,000 annually.

• 5+ years of experience in the Architecture/Engineering industry or a related field
• Ability to identify, track, and communicate construction schedule risks related to permit delays
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
• General understanding of building codes and permitting processes
• Familiarity with permit requirements for grocery or retail projects
• Printing, scanning, and shipping coordination skills
• Ability to track and manage 50–100 permits simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to remain positive, professional, and solutions‑focused under pressure

• Associate degree or higher in a related field preferred
• Smartsheet experience preferred
• Experience coordinating or managing permit submittals strongly preferred

• Review permit applications and construction documents for completeness and compliance with submittal requirements
• Route plans and documents to appropriate internal reviewers and external agencies
• Coordinate the plan review process and ensure all required documentation, corrections, and approvals are completed
• Prepare, submit, and issue permits in accordance with building department standards, development conditions, improvement standards, construction specifications, and city ordinances
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with project teams, public, development community, city staff, and others contacted during the course of work; serve as a liaison between multiple stakeholders
• Work with supervisors to review construction documents and ensure accurate, complete permit applications
• Maintain tracking logs, schedules, and status reports as required by project managers
• Monitor deadlines and follow up proactively to ensure the timely issuance of permits

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.

At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first‑of‑their‑kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team — from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging — placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, design meets you.

Together, we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here, the people we work for, and the planet as a whole.

We offer a competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team. View our Employee Benefits Guide for more information.

• Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate’s years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job‑related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch,…