Director of Design and Permitting | Coastal Residential Construction | $95k - $125k

Position Overview

Seasafe Homes is hiring a Director of Design and Permitting to own the design coordination process from signed design agreement through permit ready plans.

This role is responsible for delivering clean, coordinated, buildable plan sets that align with how Seasafe builds. The position streamlines the interactions between sales, design, pricing, and construction by ensuring plans are accurate before they reach the field.

This is a technical role focused on residential plan development, constructability, engineering coordination, and permitting. It is not an interior design role.

You will run this process independently and improve it over time.

Core Responsibilities

Design and Plan Coordination

Lead plan development from initial markups through final construction documents. Review drawings for constructability and alignment with Seasafe standards. Mark up plans and manage revisions using Bluebeam. Coordinate changes between architects, engineers, clients, and internal team.

Process Ownership

Own the workflow from design agreement through permit approval. Maintain strict version control across all plan sets and documents. Improve systems to reduce errors, rework, and delays.

Team Coordination

Work closely with Sales Director and Director of Construction to keep design, scope, and pricing aligned. Coordinate with Selections to ensure finishes match plan intent. Keep communication clear across all parties.

Site and Feasibility

Review surveys, zoning, setbacks, and FEMA flood elevations. Confirm each home fits the lot and meets local requirements. Identify and resolve issues early.

Engineering Coordination

Serve as the primary point of contact for engineers and architects. Coordinate structural plans and ensure alignment with architectural drawings. Review site and drainage plans. Coordinate how living sections integrate with site built foundations.

Permitting

Assemble complete plan sets for submission. Coordinate with permitting team to submit packages. Track comments and manage revisions through approval.

Preconstruction Alignment

Lead the design portion of the Build Review process. Ensure plans, selections, and scope are fully aligned before construction begins. Reduce field issues by resolving problems early.

Standardization

Support development of standardized living space plans. Manage customization of ground floor and foundation systems based on site conditions and local requirements.

What Success Looks Like

Plans are fully coordinated before reaching construction

Permits move with fewer comments and faster approvals

Sales, design, and construction stay aligned

Fewer issues are discovered in the field

Version control is consistent across all projects

Leadership is not pulled into day to day design issues

Qualifications

Required

3 or more years in residential design coordination, architecture, or construction documentation

Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings

Experience taking plans from concept through permit

Proficiency in Bluebeam and Revit

Experience reviewing surveys, zoning, and flood requirements

Strong organization and ability to manage multiple projects

Preferred

Coastal construction or flood zone experience

Florida permitting experience, Pinellas County preferred

Experience coordinating with structural engineers and site plans

Exposure to modular or prefabricated construction

Reporting Structure

Reports to Director of Construction

Works alongside Sales Director and Selections

Acts as the primary link between design intent and field execution

Compensation

Base salary and performance bonus based on experience and ability to deliver coordinated plans, reduce revisions, and support efficient permitting.