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Construction Permit Expeditor

Landis Architects | Builders, a leading residential design-build firm, is seeking an organized and proactive Permit Expeditor to manage our permitting and inspection processes, renew staff and corporate licensure as needed, and solve complex operational problems as part of our operations department. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented individual capable of managing diverse responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Permitting and Inspection Management:

  • Proactively manage the permitting process from submission through issue.
  • Track all steps in the permit lifecycle during construction to confirm compliance and prevent delays.
  • Help establish training and protocol for designers to minimize HFCs and shorten permitting application times.
  • Maintain permit WIPS schedule
  • Manage Tertius system
  • Supervise Electrical and plumbing permit applications by Masters

Data and Operations: Work closely with the Director of Operations & Data to provide the company with useful information presented in a usable format with the goal of helping management run and improve the company.

  • Track the workflow between the design, estimating, and construction departments
  • Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of all issues and priorities across design, estimating, and construction departments
  • Identify areas to improve operational efficiency and build action plans to implement them
  • Develop and enhance Smartsheet systems, processes, and dashboards
  • Provide insights to management based on Operational Data
  • Other Duties as Assigned

What We Are Looking For

Soft Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
  • Commitment to team results
  • A lifelong learner
  • A positive attitude
  • Solution-oriented
  • Honest
  • Reliable
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Active listener
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, multitask
  • Self-reliant and self-motivated
  • Accounting and construction acumen
  • Experience with data entry and management
  • Attention to detail

Hard Skills:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Proficiency with Smartsheets
  • Experience with project management or construction software is a plus
  • Proficiency in Tertius and Project Docs
  • Strong Construction Code knowledge (IRC and IBC)

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Permit Expeditor, or similar role.
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Valid work permit (USA)
  • Local residency (DC, Maryland, or Virginia)
  • 3-5 days a week in-person full-time. (Hybrid work schedule potential after the first 90 days)

What We Offer

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Plan
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Paid Personal Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Free employee parking
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-term disability

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

  • 8-hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

  • Washington, DC 20012 (Required) 

Work Location: In-person

Pay Range: $75,000-$95,000

Benefits:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Plan
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Paid Personal Time
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Lunch and Learns for career development and licensure maintenance
  • Leadership opportunities through our many committees
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