Permit Technician
PMB Property Improvements
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Tampa • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Prepare, review, and submit construction permit applications for residential and light commercial projects in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties
- Utilize and manage online permitting systems, including: HillsGovHub (Hillsborough County), Pinellas County Access Portal, City portals (Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, etc.)
- Review architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) plans for completeness and compliance prior to submission
- Coordinate permit submittals with building departments, planning and zoning departments, and condominium associations/HOAs
- Track permit progress from submission through approval, including plan review comments, revisions, resubmittals, and permit issuance
- Coordinate responses to plan review comments with project managers, designers, engineers, and subcontractors
- Schedule and track inspections and assist with inspection coordination as required
- Maintain accurate digital permit files, logs, and expiration tracking
- Ensure compliance with: Florida Building Code (FBC), Local zoning and land development regulations, Flood zone, coastal construction, and wind load requirements where applicable
- Communicate permit timelines, delays, and approvals clearly to internal project teams
- Assist with expediting permits and resolving jurisdictional issues to support project schedules
- Stay current on changes to Florida Building Code, local amendments, and Tampa Bay–area permitting processes
Requirements
- Proven experience preparing and submitting construction permits in Pinellas and/or Hillsborough Counties
- Strong working knowledge of the Florida Building Code (FBC) and local amendments
- Experience with residential remodels, additions, ADUs, and light commercial permitting
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, surveys, and supporting documents
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple permits and deadlines simultaneously in a remote work environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with online permitting portals and digital plan submittals
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with permitting or project management software is a plus
- Reliable internet connection and ability to work independently from a remote location.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
construction permit applicationsFlorida Building Code (FBC)residential remodelslight commercial permittingreading construction drawingsinterpreting specificationsmanaging multiple permitsdigital plan submittalsinspection coordinationpermit tracking
Soft skills
attention to detailorganizational skillswritten communicationverbal communicationability to manage deadlinesindependent workproblem-solvingcoordinationteam communicationexpediting permits