Permitting & Compliance Coordinator

Habitat For Humanity Of Lee And Hendry Counties

Job Location:

Fort Myers, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A Permitting and Compliance Coordinator in construction plays a crucial role in ensuring that a construction project complies with all relevant laws regulations and standards. Their responsibilities typically include:

Permitting:

Research and Application: Identify and research the required permits for the construction project which may include building permits environmental permits zoning permits etc.
Application Process: Prepare and submit permit applications to the appropriate regulatory agencies ensuring all required documentation is complete and accurate.
Communication: Liaise with local authorities government agencies and other stakeholders to facilitate the permitting process and address any issues that may arise.

Compliance Monitoring:

Regulatory Compliance: Stay informed about and interpret relevant construction laws codes and regulations to ensure the project complies with all applicable standards.
Davis-Bacon and Section 3 Compliance: Monitor and implement requirements related to the Davis-Bacon Act (prevailing wages on federal construction projects) and Section 3 (economic opportunities for low-income individuals) as applicable.
Contractual Compliance: Ensure that the construction project adheres to the terms and conditions outlined in contracts including compliance with safety environmental and quality standards.

Documentation and Reporting:

Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of all permits approvals and compliance-related documents.
Reporting: Prepare and submit regular reports to internal and external stakeholders detailing the status of permits compliance efforts and any issues that need attention.

Problem Resolution:

Issue Identification: Identify and address any compliance issues that may arise during the construction process.
Coordination: Collaborate with project managers contractors and other team members to develop and implement corrective actions to resolve compliance-related challenges.

Training and Communication:

Education: Provide training and guidance to project team members on compliance requirements and procedures.
Communication: Act as a liaison between different parties involved in the project facilitating clear communication regarding compliance matters.

Adaptation to Changes:

Regulatory Changes: Stay informed about changes in regulations and standards that may impact the construction project and adapt compliance strategies accordingly.

A Permitting and Compliance Coordinator is essential in maintaining the projects legal and ethical standards promoting a smooth construction process and mitigating risks associated with non-compliance.

Additional Responsibilities:

Maintain Documents in Procore
Prepare Walk Through and Closing Packets on all homes
Update the Permitting Tracker daily or as needed
Complete OFAC Checks on Construction Vendors Annually
Update all Vendor Insurance Documents Annually and update in Procore
Maintain a favorable working relationship with all other company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate which will be conducive to maximum employee morale productivity efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications:

Must have experience in residential home construction permitting
Must have strong oral and written communication skills
Must have strong organizational and record-keeping skills
Must have excellent computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office
Experience with federal state and local procurement contracting and reporting preferred

Other Duties:

Please note this position description is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Habitat for Humanity of Lee & Hendry Counties is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best-qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race color religion gender marital status age national origin physical or mental disability sexual orientation veteran/reserve national guard status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Additionally Habitat is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process or to perform the essential job functions please contact Deborah Boyer at .

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