Permitting Specialist
LOCATION | Tulsa, OK
REPORTS TO | Deputy Director of Retail
TEAM | Architecture
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR…
A place where you can be passionate about building relationships and equipping others to succeed? Do you get excited about team collaboration and striving for excellence? Are you eager to launch your career to a new level inside a dynamic firm that is committed to building strong, capable, world-class teams? If so, you’ve come to the right place. We’re looking for someone just like you. At Cyntergy, we’re committed to building relationships - investing in and serving our people, community and clients thru building strong, capable teams.
WHAT WE NEED…
Our project design teams in our corporate office in Tulsa, OK, seeks a Permitting Specialist to lead all aspects of entitlement and acquiring Building, Zoning, Health and Site permits for facilities nationwide. The Permitting Specialist will work closely with multi-discipline project teams made up of architects, engineers and project managers while building ongoing cooperative relationships with state, county and city level Authorities Having Jurisdictions (AHJ) to accomplish successful projects from project development through project close out. The Permitting Specialist position requires a leader with strong people skills, organization skills and persistence. This role must also be able to differentiate, prioritize, and manage a wide range of project types and processes with multiple AHJ’s at any given time.
WHAT YOU’LL DO…
Nothing is ‘routine’ here. Every day brings a new measure of excitement and professional challenge.
· Conduct entitlement analysis at each AHJ and research all submittal requirements for assigned projects
· Lead permitting efforts in properly submitting construction drawings and associated information necessary to obtain all permits needed for construction.
· Help respond to review comments and resubmit revised drawings as needed, in a timely manner.
· Lead permitting efforts in identifying and maintaining project permit information over the life of a project from kickoff to construction complete.
· Responsible for proactive communication and relationship building with internal team members, Clients, and contacts at each AHJ.
· Collaborate with and support all permitting team members.
· Interact with Client document systems and processes, obtaining Client approvals and signatures as needed in the permitting process.
· Interact with AHJ document systems and processes as needed throughout the permitting process on projects.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE…
We’re looking for self-starters and eager learners. Beyond that, you’ll need…
· Associates degree or Bachelors preferred
· A minimum of 5 years work experience in building permit and site permit acquisition or entitlement
· A general familiarity with building code compliance.
· A general familiarity with facility construction and or architecture and engineering.
· A strong desire to learn in a fast pace environment
· Ability to research AHJ requirements by various methods such as internet, phone, and mail.
· Ability to read and understand construction drawings
· Strong communication skills
· MS Office experience
· PDF creation / manipulation
WHY US?
Cyntergy is an acclaimed, dynamic, highly regarded employer with a strong local Tulsa presence and a national reach. We have a beautiful work facility, excellent compensation and benefits, and a team culture that zealously supports personal development and diversity in the workplace. We strive to offer flexible employee work schedules to give you the best opportunity to succeed while still balancing life outside the office with family and friends.
WHAT’S NEXT…
If you’re excited, we’re excited! Just click the ‘APPLY’ button below and we’ll be in touch soon with next steps. Our process usually encompasses a couple rounds of interviews and an opportunity to chat informally with a group of potential peers.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Cyntergy is a dynamic, multi-discipline firm with a strong local Tulsa presence and a national reach. Our extensive and challenging project portfolio is supported by a diverse team of technicians, designers, engineers and architects. We invest in our employees.
Cyntergy has a beautiful work facility, excellent compensation and benefits, a team culture that encourages personal development, is community oriented and supports volunteer work. We are an EEO employer.