Permit Coordinator

BREAK GROUND ON A REWARDING CAREER WITH US!

The Sekisui House U.S. team is a proud builder of the SHAWOOD, Richmond American Homes, Woodside Homes, Holt Homes, Hubble Homes, and Chesmar Homes brands. We take great pride in being a member of Sekisui House, a global leader in homebuilding. This impressive, 60+ year old company has built over 2.6 million new homes designed to reflect and adapt to the changing needs of today's homebuyers. Drawing on Sekisui House's unparalleled history and superior service, we commit ourselves to a future where people around the world can live joyful lives in homes that are safe, secure, stylish and comfortable.

We encourage a company culture that promotes professionalism, teamwork, health & wellness and work-life balance. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for success, consider building a career with us.

Positive Work Environment & Culture

Collaborative Team Culture: Join a supportive environment where teamwork and the open exchange of ideas are highly valued.
• Team Engagement: Participate in a variety of team-building events and social gatherings, such as company outings, holiday celebrations, and regular office socials. We support a healthy work-life balance and recognize the importance of time outside of work commitments.

Position Summary

A Permit Coordinator for new construction ensures a smooth and compliant permitting process for construction projects. They act as a point of contact for various departments, including building, engineering, and regulatory agencies, to facilitate the timely issuance of all necessary permits

• High School education completed
• Minimum of 2 years of construction or mortgage industry experience in a permitting or transaction coordinator role preferred
• Working knowledge of construction and permitting process preferred
• Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy loads of paperwork
• Proficient in Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Experience with Smartsheet and Builder MT preferred
• Potential hybrid work schedule after mandatory in-office training, decided by manager

• Ability to learn new software and programs quickly
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written, in the English language
• Be able to effectively prioritize tasks
• Adapt in an ever-changing environment
• Work independently as well as in a group setting

• Prepare, submit, and monitor permit packages to jurisdictions
• Request transportation of permits from courier services
• Track permits, retrieve approved permits, and submit supplemental information as needed
• Track truss calculations, engineering changes, and floor joist changes
• Request documents "wet stamp" from engineer
• Prepare check requests (permit fees, utility fees, city/county fees)
• Request title documents (owner's deed, sales history)
• Coordinate with engineering firms to create site plans and storm water reports
• Coordinate with the sales team on structural selections for Builder's inventory homes
• Review architectural house plans to ensure conformance with customer's structural selections

Comprehensive Benefits Package

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families:

• Competitive Compensation: We provide a competitive compensation structure that rewards performance and results.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive coverage includes medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Financial Future: Access a 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Time Off: Our time-off benefits include vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and other leave types (bereavement, jury duty, FMLA, military leave).
• Insurance & Protection: Company-provided life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage are included. An employee assistance program (EAP) is also available.
• Exclusive Perks & Discounts
• Homeownership & Financing: Take advantage of exclusive home purchase and financing discounts.
• Pet Insurance: Enjoy discounted group pet insurance rates.

If you are ready for more than a job and seek a career with one of the most respected organizations in the industry, we encourage you to connect with us. Please visit our website at www.richmondamerican.com for additional information.

Sekisui House U.S., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.