What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager, Permit Expediting position at DFM Development Services LLC?
Title: Project Manager, Permit Expediting
Type: Full time, exempt
Location: Falls Church, Virginia—fix/flex schedule with remote flexibility
Reports To: Director of Permitting Services
DFM Development Services is an established consulting firm based out of Falls Church/Merrifield, VA that caters to the real estate development industry. We provide a variety of Development Support Services (red tape related items) to local and national real estate developers, corporations, and other real estate owners on projects throughout the Metro DC area.
We are a boutique firm with an excellent client list. Due to recent growth, we are seeking a to hire a Project Manager to join our Permit Expediting team immediately. The Project Manager will manage the permit process for each defined jurisdiction. They will maintain an open line of communication between the jurisdiction, client, and office managerial staff.
Disclaimer: The following description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.
Responsibilities:
- Work with local governments/jurisdictions and clients to submit and track construction drawings and permit applications packages
- Understand project scope and permit requirements
- Review plans and supporting documents prior to submission for completeness and verify they meet minimum standards
- Preparing and processing permit applications, permit renewals and extensions
- Prepares and sends permit updates
- Provides No Parking Signs to active job sites
- Process payments at different jurisdictions
- Review online permit tracking systems, prepare draft applications based on building plans
- Advise client on all permits needed along with associated timing of permit process
- Create and maintain reports to track permit status and internal forms and checklists for client use
- Interface with jurisdictional employees and clients in a very professional manner
- Provide status updates to clients and manage expectations in a realistic manner
- Offer a high level of professionalism and customer service
- Maintain effective working relationships with Permit Director, Sales & Marketing, Contracts and Accounting
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience associated with the construction, real estate development or design industry (preferably around the Metro DC Region)
- Must be proficient with Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat
- Must have strong administrative skills (Previous experience as an Administrative/Office Assistant is a plus)
- Permitting or experience working with government employees is a plus
- Must have a desire to learn about permitting and the industry specific terms and processes that go along with it
- Must have Valid Driver’s License and comfortable driving throughout the DC Metro area.
- 20% travel requirements throughout the DMV
Compensation:
- Competitive Salary
- Yearly Bonus
- Health, Vision and Dental Insurance ancillary benefits
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- 401K w/ Company Match
- Company phone, computer, etc.
- Vehicle reimbursement for company related travel
DFM Development Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions solely on the basis of merit.