Permitting Coordinator Part Time/Temporary

Permitting Coordinator – Part Time/Temporary

HBK Engineering is searching for a Permitting Coordinator with experience in the Chicago metro area.  Our firm offers a professional work environment, excellent benefits, competitive salary and growth potential.

This Permitting Coordinator role is designed to assist with day-to-day company operations related to the permitting department in support of a large-scale fiber to the home project. This position involves supporting the Permitting team and Project team in administrative duties, organizing, tracking, applying for and obtaining permits from governing agencies for construction installation and engineering of this project. 

About HBK

HBK is transforming essential infrastructure to achieve a sustainable future and empower the communities where we live and work. 

Since first opening our doors in 1998, HBK Engineering has quickly emerged as a leader in the utility infrastructure space through our experience on smart grid, modernization, resiliency, communications, fiber to the home (FTTH), and microgrid projects. Today, we’re a Quanta Services Company—a team of 43,000 dedicated individuals offering end-to-end solutions for the utility, energy, and construction industries. 

Team members at HBK Engineering are committed to designing the future we want to live in, and safety is at the center of everything we do. HBK Engineering offers a professional environment where you’ll work alongside some of the best talent in the industry. We offer excellent benefits, competitive salary, employee resource groups, and a community-focused environment where our staff members believe in giving back. At HBK Engineering, you’ll discover a culture where the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are exemplified by all. Better outcomes are achieved when we bring our authentic selves to work daily. 

Our sights are set on the future, and we invite you to rise to the challenge. 

Description:

• Coordinate permit requests and scheduling with various governmental agencies acting as a liaison for clients. (i.e. County, IDOT, Army Corp, Municipality).
• Meet with internal teams and/or government agencies for project updates, and assist with any issues.
• Coordinate with Project Managers regarding construction schedules and permit requirements.
• Manage permit expirations and renewals and coordinate with Contractors.
• Organize and track all permits.
• Coordination insurance certificates for particular projects.
• File proper paperwork required to obtain Permits.

• Associate’s Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 3+ years of Chicago area permitting experience required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• 2+ years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel & Word).
• Ability to Multi-task.
• Must be proactive and have the ability to work independently.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of accuracy and pay close attention to detail.

Travel Requirements
Travel locally during the workday for meetings and to procure permits.

Pay: $20-$30 per hr commensurate with experience.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information
Offers contingent upon satisfactory results from our standard background check and receipt of results of a satisfactory drug screening test from a location specified by HBK.

EEO
HBK is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.