Permitting Manager

The Permit Manager oversees all permitting operations, ensuring compliance with municipal regulations and efficient coordination of permits, inspections, and associated documentation. This role requires strong organizational skills, leadership abilities, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards while supporting a dynamic team of permitting assistants and runners.

• Supervise and coordinate the work of permitting assistants and runners to ensure timely submission and processing of permits across multiple municipalities.
• Oversee the preparation and distribution of necessary documents, including NOCs, BF65s, AHRI certifications, and inspection folders, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Manage tracking, reporting, and resolution of permit amendments, re-inspections, and cancellations.
• Develop and maintain systems to ensure compliance with local building codes, including pressure test requirements and other municipality-specific mandates.

• Train and mentor team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adherence to JOSKO’s values.
• Delegate tasks effectively, balancing workloads and ensuring that team members have the resources needed to succeed.
• Act as the escalation point for complex permitting issues, troubleshooting and resolving challenges efficiently.

• Serve as the primary liaison with inspectors, municipalities, and customers, addressing scheduling conflicts, documentation issues, and other concerns.
• Facilitate communication between the field team, office staff, and customers to ensure seamless coordination of permitting and inspection activities.
• Monitor and respond to team emails and requests, ensuring timely follow-ups and resolution.

• Compile and analyze monthly permitting reports, tracking metrics such as permits issued, failures, amendments, and inspections completed.
• Maintain records of work orders, inspection results, and permit statuses for auditing and operational purposes.
• Ensure compliance with organizational processes for gas receipts, material handling, and other administrative tasks.

• Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years in permitting or a related field, with 1-2 years in a supervisory role preferred.
• Proven experience working with municipal permitting and building inspection processes.

• Skills:

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including bilingual proficiency (preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

• Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional certifications in permitting or construction management are a plus.

• Positive: Cultivates a supportive and motivating work environment.
• Reliable: Ensures operational consistency and high-quality outputs.
• Continuously Improving: Advocates for process enhancements and staff development.
• Proactive: Anticipates challenges and resolves them proactively.
• Accountable: Takes ownership of permitting operations and outcomes.

• Ability to work in varied environments, including office settings and on-site locations.
• Occasionally lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, and move for extended periods as needed.