Permit Coordinator

Job Title: Permit Coordinator

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Permit Coordinator to manage the full permitting lifecycle across various projects. This role involves serving as the primary point of contact with municipalities, building departments, and regulatory agencies, ensuring that all projects comply with local codes, zoning, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full permitting lifecycle across projects, from initial research and submission through final approvals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with municipalities, building departments, and regulatory agencies.
• Review architectural and construction documents to ensure compliance with local codes, zoning, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify required permits and proactively drive submission, tracking, and approval timelines to avoid project delays.
• Respond to plan check comments and work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to resolve issues.
• Partner with design and construction teams to ensure plans meet jurisdictional requirements prior to submission.
• Support inspections and ensure compliance with permit conditions throughout the construction process.
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and jurisdictional nuances early and develop strategies to navigate them.
• Maintain organized documentation and tracking systems for permits, approvals, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor changes in codes, regulations, and local policies, and communicate impacts to internal teams.
• Help standardize and scale permitting processes as the company expands.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in permitting, code compliance, or architectural project coordination.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, and permitting processes.
• Experience working directly with municipalities, plan reviewers, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to review and interpret architectural and construction drawings for code compliance.
• Highly organized with strong project management and follow-through skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and resolving issues in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Open to candidates with 5 years of experience.
• Interest in working in a high-growth, founder-led company environment.

Work Environment

The position requires on-site work. Enjoy competitive compensation with performance bonuses and equity options. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k & Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision), with HSA/FSA options, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance, plus Critical Illness and Accident Insurance. Weekly lunches, team-building events, and commuter benefits are also included. Our Employee Support Programs provide Adoption Assistance, Caregiver Support, and Financial Assistance.

This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $35 - $50