What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office & Permit Assistant position at IMH?
About Us
IMH Group Inc. is a warehouse racking and shelving company with its own factory supply chain. We provide full-service solutions — site measurement, layout design, permitting, installation and inspection support — for warehouse and logistics clients across the U.S.
What You'll Do
- Hand-deliver and pick up permit applications, plans and documents at municipal and county government offices in New Jersey (in-person submission is required)
- Pick up signed and sealed reports and drawings from engineers
- Follow up on permit status by phone and email with building departments, fire officials and engineers, and report results to management in writing
- Keep our permit tracker up to date: submission dates, review status, comments and next steps
- Organize and scan permit packages, invoices and project files
- General office support: phones, mail, supplies, data entry
Important: This is mainly an office-based role, with about 10–15% field work for permit drop-offs and pick-ups. Driving to government offices and engineers and actively following up on permits are core duties of this position, not extra tasks.
Requirements
- Valid NJ driver's license and clean driving record
- Organized, reliable and proactive — you push things forward instead of waiting
- Clear written and spoken English
- Proficient in Excel, email and PDF tools
- Preferred: Mandarin Chinese; experience with permits, construction or property management
Schedule & Benefits
- Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- $20–$22 per hour, paid overtime
- Work travel: company vehicle available for business use, or travel reimbursement provided
- Health insurance: negotiable
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22