Development Engineering Coordinator / Permit Processing Specialist

BPR Consulting Group is growing and so are our advancement opportunities. We are a results-oriented company and measure success through outcomes. Integrity and trust are paramount to our success and our focus on always doing the right things for our clients and staff. We are committed to working in a professional and collaborative manner to efficiently meet the needs of our clients.

The essential duties noted below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, functions, and skills. They are intended to be a summary of key job responsibilities and duties.

• Prepare construction permit documentation, including bond forms, construction cost and schedule estimates, and public improvement agreements.
• Process and track grading and encroachment permits, including preparing permit forms, reviewing insurance certificates, verifying contractor and business licenses, requesting inspection funds, and maintaining accurate permit status records.
• Coordinate building permit routing requests by confirming required site improvements with engineering staff and site inspectors and communicating completion status to the Building Department.
• Coordinate project closeout activities and prepare documentation for City Council Notices of Completion, including reviewing record drawings, preparing warranty bond forms, obtaining monument and grading certifications, processing stormwater agreements, and maintaining record drawing CAD files.
• Prepare draft resolutions and supporting documentation for project acceptance and closeout.
• Track projects during the warranty period and coordinate warranty walks with inspectors prior to expiration of the warranty period.
• Create, process, monitor, and maintain task orders, including assignments, approvals, status updates, and completion tracking.
• Manage incoming and outgoing project submittals by logging, distributing, reviewing for completeness, routing documents to appropriate parties, and tracking responses.
• Prepare Development Information Sheets summarizing key project information, including public and private utility separation points, public tie-in locations, and other relevant development engineering information.
• Track, route, and process revised plans, documents, and other project materials through established review and approval processes.
• Monitor and respond to Development Engineering voicemail requests and appropriately route, document, and follow up on inquiries.
• Organize and maintain project files and folders, including document naming, filing, records management, removal of duplicate or outdated materials, and overall document quality control.
• Assist with drafting updates to engineering standards and maintaining a list of intermediate and pending standards changes in coordination with the Engineering Team.
• Review grading plans for single-lot custom residential projects under the oversight and direction of a Civil Engineer.
• Coordinate with engineers, inspectors, contractors, developers, consultants, Building Department staff, and other agency personnel to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Provide services in an efficient, proactive, organized, and client-focused manner.
• Ensure all work complies with BPR’s and clients’ policies, procedures, quality standards, and applicable agency requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• One (1) or more years of experience in development engineering, municipal engineering, permitting, construction administration, project coordination, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Strong interest in civil engineering, development engineering, municipal projects, permitting, and construction processes.
• Familiarity with California development engineering practices, public works procedures, and applicable codes and standards is a plus.
• Ability to read and understand civil engineering plans, grading plans, construction documents, and related project materials is preferred.
• Strong organizational and document management skills, with the ability to track multiple projects, deadlines, submittals, and task orders simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify missing, incomplete, or inconsistent information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with engineers, inspectors, contractors, developers, consultants, City staff, and the public.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and willingness to learn project tracking and document management systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar engineering/design software is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close coordination with engineering and project management staff.

BPR Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, legally protected medical condition, gender identity, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other bases protected by federal law. Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodation needed, in writing, for the application and/or interview phase.