Job Overview
American Builders Masters Corp. is seeking a reliable and experienced Construction Permit Specialist / Permit Expediter to join our team on a part-time basis.
The primary responsibility of this position is to manage and coordinate the permitting process for residential and commercial construction projects throughout South Florida. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience working with local building departments and online permitting systems.
Responsibilities
* Prepare and submit building permit applications and required documentation.
* Coordinate with city and county building departments throughout South Florida.
* Track permit applications from initial submission through approval and issuance.
* Follow up on pending permits, plan reviews, comments, and corrections.
* Coordinate required documents with project managers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and property owners.
* Review permit requirements and identify missing documentation before submission.
* Assist with permit revisions, renewals, and closeouts.
* Schedule inspections and follow up on inspection results when required.
* Maintain organized records and provide regular updates on the status of each permit.
* Visit local building departments when in-person follow-up is necessary.
Qualifications
* Previous experience with construction permitting or permit expediting is strongly preferred.
* Experience working with Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, and South Florida municipalities is highly preferred.
* Familiarity with municipal online permitting portals.
* Knowledge of residential and commercial construction permitting processes.
* Strong organizational and communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple permits and projects simultaneously.
* Comfortable communicating directly with building departments, inspectors, architects, engineers, and project managers.
Position Details
* Part-time
* Approximately 15–25 hours per week
* $20–$25 per hour, depending on experience
* In-person/local availability required for visits to building departments when necessary
When applying, please include information about your previous permitting experience and the South Florida municipalities or building departments you have worked with.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
