Permitting Services and Preconstruction Coordinator

Hurd Construction Management is seeking a full-time Jacksonville based Permitting Services and Preconstruction Coordinator

We are looking for talented career-minded individuals based in northeast Florida who want to continue building a professional career within the commercial development construction and real estate industries. Permitting and Preconstruction play a critical role in ensuring each and every day that our customers and Hurds quality control standards are met to maintain a high degree of customer service. This role will directly service the commercial business operations in support of Hurd Construction Managements objectives. This position supports an active portfolio of General Contracting (GC) and Construction Management (CMa) projects in central southeast southwest and north Florida territories.

Who is Hurd Construction Management

Hurd Construction Management is a Florida based construction advisor general contractor and project management firm specializing in commercial construction buildouts and renovations in retail restaurant and office environments where delivering a strong and consistent brand experience is crucial. Hurd also focuses on providing systematic construction program management across the entire state of Florida streamlining and strengthening large scale multi-site initiatives.

What does the role pay

This is a full-time office based role with a pay range of $55000 to $75000 total compensation package including annual bonus at plan. Base salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Role Summary

Preconstruction coordinator manages administrative and coordination aspects of projects and general services during the preconstruction phase. This is an integral role that pushes projects forward in a positive way by working directly with customers vendor partners Authorities of Jurisdiction (AHJs) and internal staff including management sales project management and accounting etc. Coordinators may support retail restaurant and modular commercial construction projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage all permitting activities for the portfolio including preparation intake plan review comments and responses issuance inspections closeout and required notices during a projects lifecycle.
• Submit accurate permit applications monitor progress and orchestrate timely responses to avoid unnecessary permitting delays.
• Manage inspections on projects and relationships with subcontractors/vendors.
• Coordinate and support project administration and APMs with project initiation including contract preparation project setup data entry and securing required signed documents for permitting activities.
• Coordinate subcontractor and vendor compliance with all company and project requirements (insurance classifications safety paperwork etc.)
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  Coordinate with owners property managers and other parties to secure existing drawings condition reports property rules and regulations preferred vendors and other site-specific information to facilitate a thorough project planning process.
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  Coordinate communication with customers vendors and other project stakeholders and produce written updates and meeting minutes.
  
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  Support project team with bid packages RFIs RFPs ITAs Subcontracts and Purchase Orders.
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  Administratively support transmittals submittals drawing logs project schedules and other critical Preconstruction documentation.
• General support of project management/field operations team as needed.

Requirements and Preferences

• 3 years experience with commercial construction permitting strongly required.
• 3 years experience in commercial preconstruction function strongly preferred.
  
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  Bachelors degree in Construction Management strongly preferred or general business major (ie. Construction Management Civil Engineering or related fields like Business Administration International Business Finance Management Information Systems etc.).
• Demonstrated understanding of construction trades (architectural structural mechanical electrical plumbing civil etc.).
• Ability to demonstrate a basic understanding and appreciation for project management disciplines.
• Candidate must be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of all project disciplines including scope and timeline development estimating procurement FF&E project management construction and postconstruction.
  
• High degree of initiative and strong customer service focus.
• Excellent attention to detail ability to meet deadlines and follow through to task completion.
• Ability to establish develop and nurture effective internal and external relationships.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple changing priorities in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Professional positive image and attitude to internal and external customers.

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  Proficient in Microsoft365 (Word/Excel/Outlook/365) required
• Commitment to continued professional growth and development.
  
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  Valid drivers license required
  

BHRS Companies is an Equal Opportunity test and background check required prior to placement.

Required Experience:

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