Permits Coordinator

Purpose The Permit coordinator works with the design team to ensure projects stay on track by lining up permits and expediting permit accordingly. Job Duties: · Maintain confidentiality in all areas of responsibilities · Answer inbound phone calls and make outbound phone calls · Obtain all required approvals for permits and act as liaison between the company and each municipality · Maintain communications with municipalities to ensure quick turn-around on data requests · Create and maintain Microsoft Excel files to track permit status · Work closely across all departments to gather information to submit permits · Process technical and professional competency, demonstrated by work that is timely, accurate, organized, and clearly articulated with attention to detail · Develop permit plans and graphics · Work closely with AAB MOT Design team to ensure guidelines and requirements are being met · Follows-up and works with the permitting agency to secure permits in a timely manner; keeps the customer informed regarding the progress of applications · Submit permit requests via online systems, fax, and/or in person · Processes permits when received, noting any changes · Close Permits · Company reserves the rights to add or change duties at any time Job Qualifications: · High school Diploma or higher · Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Word, Excel, MS Outlook · Must possess strong verbal, written, listening and interpersonal skills · Knowledge of Traffic Control Industry and MUTCD manuals (Preferred) · 1-2 years of permitting experience (Preferred) · Ability to promote a highly professional manner to clients · Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast paced work environment · Ability to stay on task, follow up when appropriate and meet deadlines · Ability to organize files and effectively retrieve data