Permitting Coordinator

M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for 50 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 170,000 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: 

We are seeking a detail-oriented Permitting Coordinator to support our Operations team. This role is responsible for preparing and submitting building permit applications to various municipalities throughout the Chicagoland area. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple submissions simultaneously. This position involves direct interaction with subcontractors, field staff, and other non-office personnel.

Hourly Rate: $28.85 - $36.54 per hour. This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay for all hours worked in a workweek over forty.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•         Participate in backlog and inventory home scheduling meetings.
•         Upload architectural plans and permit plots to Microsoft SharePoint.
•         Coordinate with architects, trade partners, and surveyors to obtain required permit documentation.
•         Prepare and process check requests for permit-related fees.
•         Prepare, submit, and/or deliver permit packages for new homes starts.
•         Maintain and update construction-related reports as needed.
•         Collaborate with field staff and subcontractors to ensure timely permit approvals.
•         Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma required.
• Experience in residential homebuilding or construction preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook) required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including field personnel.

 Work Conditions:

• Office environment

M/I Homes offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental leave, traditional and Roth 401(k) options, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan, employee home purchase plan and more.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining diverse 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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