Permits Coordinator

Purpose

The Permit coordinator works with the design team to ensure projects stay on track by lining up permits and expediting permit accordingly.

Job Duties:

· Maintain confidentiality in all areas of responsibilities

· Answer inbound phone calls and make outbound phone calls

· Obtain all required approvals for permits and act as liaison between the company and each municipality

· Maintain communications with municipalities to ensure quick turn-around on data requests

· Create and maintain Microsoft Excel files to track permit status

· Work closely across all departments to gather information to submit permits

· Process technical and professional competency, demonstrated by work that is timely, accurate, organized, and clearly articulated with attention to detail

· Develop permit plans and graphics

· Work closely with AAB MOT Design team to ensure guidelines and requirements are being met

· Follows-up and works with the permitting agency to secure permits in a timely manner; keeps the customer informed regarding the progress of applications

· Submit permit requests via online systems, fax, and/or in person

· Processes permits when received, noting any changes

· Close Permits

· Company reserves the rights to add or change duties at any time

Job Qualifications:

· High school Diploma or higher

· Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Word, Excel, MS Outlook

· Must possess strong verbal, written, listening and interpersonal skills

· Knowledge of Traffic Control Industry and MUTCD manuals (Preferred)

· 1-2 years of permitting experience(Preferred)

· Ability to promote a highly professional manner to clients

· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast paced work environment

· Ability to stay on task, follow up when appropriate and meet deadlines

· Ability to organize files and effectively retrieve data