Permit Coordinator

M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for more than 40 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irving’s drive to always “treat the customer right,” we have fulfilled the dreams of over 140,000 homeowners and grown to become one of the nation’s leading homebuilders. M/I Homes started as a family business and grew into a national leader in a single generation with divisions in 17 markets, including Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Ft. Myers/Naples, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, San Antonio, Sarasota, and Tampa.

Job Summary: 

Responsible for preparing and submitting all necessary documentation required to expedite the construction permit process.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for gathering and filing necessary documentation to expedite the construction permit process. May be required to drive to and from municipalities to drop off documents as needed.
• Prepare and submit all permit applications and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and submit all Master Plan review packages.
• Prepare responses to all comments related to both Master Plan and individual permit submittal.
• Prepare, manage, and audit all permit and impact fees for both new and ongoing communities.
• Implement starts package audits.
• Daily notification of starts and tracking of starts on start tracker report.
• Run necessary reports related to starts and permitting.
• Develops and maintains filing systems for department and supervisor to ensure availability of documentation, copy letters memorandums, forms and other documentation and files as required.
• If applicable, reviews incoming mail and routes or responds to immediate items as authorized by supervisor.
• Performs additional tasks or projects as requested by Area President or Manager.

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years related experience required.
• Previous homebuilding or construction industry experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to assist in the processing of departmental workflow.
• Excellent written and verbal skills for interaction with a variety of people in and outside of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented aptitude to coordinate several activities simultaneously.
• Proficient with word processing, desktop publishing and spreadsheet software.
• Accuracy and attention to detail along with problem solving skills.

Work Conditions

Office environment

M/I Homes offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life and disability insurance, optional supplemental life insurance, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, paid parental leave, traditional and Roth 401(k) options, a profit sharing plan, an employee stock purchase plan, an employee home purchase plan and more.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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