Permit Coordinator

Company Description

Cornerstone Homes designs and builds high-quality, single-story homes in beautifully landscaped, maintenance-free retirement communities located in Richmond, Chester, Chesterfield, and Fredericksburg, Virginia. Our communities cater to retirees, those looking forward to retiring, or individuals who desire an active and carefree lifestyle. At Cornerstone Homes, we create living spaces that enable residents to enjoy a fulfilling, comfortable, and vibrant retirement with plenty of opportunities to embrace the lifestyle they deserve.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: The Permitting Coordinator is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of residential construction permits, from application through approval, ensuring all homes are fully compliant with local, state, and federal regulations. This role works closely with Purchasing, Pre-Construction, Land Development, and Field teams to maintain schedules and prevent delays related to permitting.

 POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Ability to meet deadlines and track multiple plans and permits across disparate communities in varying jurisdictions while meeting starts schedule and Company business plan.

·       Exceptional attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and coordinated plans.

·  Understanding of residential permit processing and the individual requirements of each jurisdiction. Ability to review architectural plans, grading plans and truss packages to ensure that plans and packages reflect customer selected model/elevation and options.

·       Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities which can be employed to develop and create solutions.

·       Good computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

·       Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

·       Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

·       Must be able to speak, read and write English.

·       Valid driver’s license.

·     2 years of experience in residential construction, permitting, or related field (preferred).

·  Experience with Mark Systems, ITK, or similar construction software (preferred).

KEY SKILLS

·       Time management and prioritization

·       Problem-solving and issue resolution

·       Strong communication (internal teams and external agencies)

·       Ability to manage multiple projects across communities

·       Process-driven with a focus on efficiency

PERFORMANCE METRICS (KPIs)

·       Permit cycle time (submission to approval)

·       On-time permit delivery to meet construction start schedule

·       Accuracy and completeness of submissions

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.     Coordinate and prepare permit packages for submission to County.

2.     Verify that permit packages are correct as to communities specifications, applicable building codes and customers selections.

3.     Adhere to company safety standards and help promote a safe working environment for office and field warranty employees, subcontractors and homeowners.

4.     All other duties as assigned by management.