Permit Specialist

About KB Home

KB Home is one of America's largest and most trusted homebuilders, with nearly 700,000 quality-homes built over our more than 65-year history. Operating across 21 divisions in 9 states, we don’t just build houses we create places where families can make a lifetime of memories. At KB Home, our foundation is our people. We foster genuine relationships with our customers throughout their home buying journey, while our employees bring passion and purpose to work every day.

Our shared culture of customer obsession drives our mission to make home ownership attainable for all.

The Permit Specialist is responsible for managing the residential permitting process from application through permit issuance while maintaining accurate and complete house file records. This role serves as a key liaison between the company, municipalities, utility providers, engineers, and construction teams to ensure homes move efficiently through the approval and construction startup process.

• Prepare, submit, and track permit and license applications required for residential construction projects.
• Coordinate the collection of required documentation, including plot plans, surveys, soil reports, architectural plans, foundation designs, truss engineering, and other municipality-specific requirements.
• Order and monitor receipt of engineering reports and design documents.
• Assemble complete permit application packages for city, county, and municipal review.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies throughout the permit approval process.
• Track permit status and secure approvals, permits, inspections, and certificates in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of all permitting activities and documentation.

• Prepare and distribute complete Start Packages to Construction Superintendents.
• Compile construction orders, lot option orders, floor plans, soil reports, surveys, permit documentation, foundation and truss designs, and municipality-specific requirements.
• Ensure all required documentation is accurate, complete, and available before construction begins.

• Apply for electrical and gas lateral services for new home construction projects.
• Coordinate payment of utility-related fees and charges.
• Manage incoming utility billing, including sorting horizontal and vertical utility invoices.
• Upload and maintain utility documentation within designated SharePoint folders and company systems.

• Coordinate re-inspection fees and related payment requests for field personnel.
• Monitor construction status to ensure impact fees and other required municipal fees are paid according to project timelines.
• Maintain accurate fee records and support compliance with local requirements.

• Process permitting and construction-related invoices and monitor payment status.
• Track and coordinate renewals for contractor licenses, bonds, workers' compensation insurance, and general liability insurance.
• Support document management and compliance recordkeeping activities.
• Maintain organized electronic files and ensure documentation is current and readily accessible.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of residential permitting experience required.
• Experience working with municipal permitting agencies, regulatory compliance, and residential construction documentation strongly preferred.
• Ability to navigate local municipalities and their permitting process.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Customer-focused mindset with a proactive approach to identifying solutions and resolving issues.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to assess information, interpret requirements, and take appropriate action.
• Makes timely and accurate decisions by analyzing facts, data, and relevant metrics.

• Work 8-hour days with flexibility for additional work hours when necessary
• Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner with city and county governments and agencies, municipal districts, trade partners, and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the Division.
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Ability to move about work location.
• Ability to drive/travel as needed.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs.
• Ability to observe details at close range and communicate…