Permitting Specialist

Permitting Specialist, Building Systems
• ms consultants, inc.
• Columbus, OH

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Permitting Specialist to join our dynamic Building Systems team. In this key role, you’ll be an essential part of our full-service project delivery—helping bring spaces to life by navigating the critical path of permitting. You’ll work closely with our talented in-house team of architects, engineers, technicians, and administrative professionals, collaborating on a wide range of exciting projects.

This role is perfect for someone who is self‑motivated, highly organized, and confident in communicating with clients and team members alike.

As a Permitting Specialist, you’ll manage the coordination of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines are met and clients have clear expectations about how permitting may impact their opening dates.

• Set appropriate client expectations for the permitting process and its impacts on opening dates.
• Coordinate and outreach to all applicable permitting jurisdictions to research the process and timelines.
• Record and report research findings to internal teams and clients.
• Follow up and monitor review progress after construction document submission to verify that the project is moving through as expected.
• Handle State and local building permits, signage permits, State or local health permits, EPA, water service permits, and erosion and sediment control permits.
• Maintain technical understanding of building permitting processes.
• Produce project tasks within Excel and other Microsoft Office platforms.
• Assist project team leaders to align client and technical expectations for each project construction schedule.
• Organize, record, track, and monitor permitting data.

• Strong communication skills, collaborative, creative thinker, highly organized.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office:
  Word, Outlook, Excel.
• Experience working in technical project teams.
• Experience researching planning and zoning approvals with municipalities.

We understand the importance of work‑life balance and offer paid time off, flexible schedules, company‑paid holidays, and a hybrid work option. Select positions may offer full‑time remote work depending on the role and requirements. The ms consultants team offers a robust benefits package including health coverage, life insurance, disability, long‑term care, and a 401(k) plan with company matching.

ms consultants, inc. is an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer. The company fully supports and complies with all state, federal, and local regulations. ms does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.