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 Hurd's 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 Management's 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 $55,000 to $70,000 total compensation package including annual bonus at plan. Base salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Role Summary

Pre-construction coordinator manages administrative and coordination aspects of projects and general services during the pre-construction phase. This is an integral role that pushes projects forward in a positive way by working directly with customers, vendor partners,  Authorities of Jurisdiction (AHJ’s), 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 project's 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.)
• 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.
• Coordinate communication with customers, vendors and other project stakeholders and produce written updates and meeting minutes.
  
• Support project team with bid packages, RFI’s, RFP’s, ITA’s, Subcontracts and Purchase Orders.
• 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.
  
• Bachelor’s 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.

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

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