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Permit Coordinator

Tait & Associates, Inc.

Rancho Cordova, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Feb 2026

💰 $80,000/yr($60,000/yr – $80,000/yr)

About the role

From Applications to Approvals — Learn and Grow with TAIT
Why TAIT?

Be the Connector – Coordinate between teams, clients, and agencies to keep permits moving
Learn by Doing – Work alongside Directors on entitlement, design, and construction efforts
Details Drive Progress – Your organization helps keep projects on track
Balance from Day One – Vacation begins accruing immediately
Work That Matters – Support projects that positively impact communities

Launch the next chapter of your career—apply today!

Position Description
TAIT & Associates is seeking a Permit & Design Coordinator to work closely with the Directors in the PMO Group. As the Permit & Design Coordinator, your primary responsibility is preparing and assembling all applications/documents required for various Permit Submissions, as well as the submission and application tracking/follow up. You will also be responsible for assisting with administrative tasks such as updating project statuses, schedules, file storage/management and ad-hoc regulatory research. You will primarily interface with the PMO team, as well as clients and city/county building departments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Gather supporting documents internally and externally via software/email, complete applications, and submit them to local and state government agencies, primarily for building and construction permits.
Regularly follow up on submitted applications, manage timelines, and communicate estimated completion dates to expedite approvals.
Contact local governments to verify research findings, ensuring all permitting requirements, including forms and fees, are accounted for.
Provide support for various permits, filings, customer communications, administrative project work, and internal tasks.
Maintain organized and up-to-date systems, ensuring permit submissions reflect the latest information.
Assist the project team with development projects from the Conceptual Phase through Construction.
Conduct site feasibility studies and due diligence research.
Support entitlement approvals and permit processing.
Process and track permits across multiple projects.
Collaborate with the Entitlements Director and Construction Document Director to meet project milestones.
Follow up on design team deliverables to ensure project progress.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture.
Proficient with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Smartsheet.
Prior experience with permitting
Experience in administration, project coordination, and/or clerical work
Excellent written and interpersonal skills - not afraid to make phone calls and over-communicate both internally and externally with clients and jurisdictions
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to learn quickly and effectively

Preferred Work Experience

Experience with site development coordination with government agencies, and design consultants
Previous experience submitting plans to municipalities preferred.

Physical Requirements

Attend meetings at job site locations, various municipalities (hearings) or TAIT offices.
Ability to drive a vehicle to job sites or client meetings.
Ability to lift and carry plan sets that can weigh up to 20lbs; cart provided for assistance.

Salary and Benefits
Salary range for position: $60,000/yr - $80,000/yr

Benefits

TAIT invests in you by providing a comprehensive compensation and benefits program along with the opportunity for professional growth and development. Our benefits package includes valuable and affordable options for health, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, 401(k) with match, generous paid time off and other supplemental benefits. TAIT’s core value is its cultur