Sr. Permitting Coordinator

Overview

Lennar is one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for homeowners, communities, and associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.

Job Description

Sr Permit Coordinator

Join a Company that Empowers you to Build your Future. The Sr Permit Coordinator will assist in managing all permit/plan activity in the division. Duties include applying for permits with the respective municipalities, compiling, updating, and maintaining reports, meeting with county officials/municipalities, maintaining files, and related tasks.

• Train Permit Coordinators to ensure top performance of all team members in achieving desired results while finding efficient and effective solutions that create overall organizational value.
• Maintain the department’s master files for permit submittals.
• Obtain documents from engineers and architects to facilitate the permit application process.
• Obtain all required approvals for permits and act as liaison between the company and each municipality.
• Prepare and submit applications to various agencies/boards having jurisdiction over required permits and/or approvals.
• Review any plans issued out of the division for correct revision dates and review start packages for accuracy.
• Prepare check requests.
• Coordinate paperwork and applications with outside consultants as necessary.
• Submit paperwork for permits and work closely with municipalities on the status of permits to ensure timely processing while building relationships with jurisdictions.
• Produce and maintain schedules for all communities and coordinate with municipalities from approval to final stages of the permitting process.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, etc.
• Enter permitting data and prepare start packages for Construction Managers.
• Maintain all company files relating to site plan applications, approvals, licenses, and permits.
• Meet with county boards, attend hearings on behalf of Lennar, to present projects and request approval.
• Maintain/share the starts log and SOP to trades and associates for visibility on start projections, and provide SOPs to the ROC for starts at least 60 days out.
• Represent the company as a seat on HOA boards.
• Assist the permit manager with start date management and with obtaining all necessary items for new community/phase setups and starts to ensure on-time delivery.

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of permitting experience required
• Experience with single/multi-family and amenity permitting preferred
• Knowledge of the Construction Industry preferred
• Strong organizational and management skills, ability to prioritize and take initiative
• Must be able to read blueprints and plot plans
• Must be detail-oriented team player comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with heavy volume workload
• Advanced PC skills Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent follow-up, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills
• Able to professionally perform multiple detail-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines

Daily interaction with various division personnel, outside agencies, business partners, consultants, and homeowners.

Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, lift, walk, move and/or carry equipment in excess of 20 pounds. Finger dexterity is necessary. Able to sit at a computer monitor for extended periods of time to complete paperwork, meet with trade partners, and receive/return phone messages.

We are committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for our associates, offering a comprehensive array of benefits designed to enhance well-being and professional growth. Benefits include robust health insurance plans (Medical, Dental, Vision), a 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%, Paid Parental Leave, an Associate Assistance Plan, Education Assistance, Adoption Assistance up to $30,000, up to three weeks of vacation annually, Holiday, Sick Leave, Personal Day policies, a New Hire Referral Bonus Program, Home Purchase Discounts, and opportunities such as Everyone’s Included Day.

Lennar Associates have access to these benefits per Lennar’s policies and plan terms. Visit  for details.

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