Administrative Assistant - Permitting

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But what makes us a great place to work? Here, you'll find real career growth, comprehensive and affordable benefits, a culture that values hard work and innovation, and company ownership equity. Whether you’re starting your career or looking for your next big move, we offer hands‑on training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact every day.

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Apply today! The Permitting Administrative Assistant position handles workflow for permitting, engineering, locates and inspections. This position is crucial to the pre-installation preparation process at Groundworks.

• Research project locations to determine the correct permitting jurisdiction and municipality requirements
• Prepare, submit, track, and manage permit applications from start to completion
• Open and close permits in accordance with local municipality guidelines and company procedures
• Schedule and coordinate required inspections for active construction projects
• Monitor inspection outcomes and follow up with municipalities to ensure timely approvals and closures
• Communicate inspection results to internal teams and coordinate corrective actions when needed
• Partner with engineering teams to obtain required plans, drawings, and supporting documentation for permit submittals
• Maintain accurate permit records, documentation, and status updates for project tracking and reporting
• Serve as the primary point of contact between municipalities, inspectors, and internal project teams
• Ensure compliance with permitting deadlines, regulations, and project timelines
• Update customer records to ensure accuracy and completeness of project and permit information
• It is an essential function of this position that the employee regularly and reliably reports to work on time each working day

• High School Degree/GED
• 1-2 years Administrative Assistant experience preferred
• Previous call center or customer service preferred
• Must be positive and motivated with excellent communications skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes in work strategy
• Excellent computer skills
• Great oral and verbal communication

• Seeing with the ability to read reports, data, statistics and information on computer screens are required.
• Full-time
• Onsite

• Competitive Pay
• Employee Company Ownership Opportunities
• Industry Leading Training Programs
• Leadership Development and Career Growth Tracks
• Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits Package
• Top Workplace with Award Winning Culture