Job description

Responsibilities

• The Owners' Representative will also work as a Land Use Permitting Coordinator responsible for assisting with land use entitlement activities for infrastructure projects in a growth driven environment
• The Permit Coordinator should be comfortable driving vendors, subcontractors and PM's to manage deadlines with minimal supervision
• Individuals selected for this position will coordinate the entitlement process with the company and jurisdictions, to assist with securing all land use and building entitlements as defined by project scope
• Interface directly with development team in order to efficiently achieve contracted scope of work
• Oversee development activities related to permit and entitlement approvals, perform tasks required to manage assigned projects/sites from start to finish, including, A&E coordination zoning/permitting, building and electrical permits and utility coordination
• Conduct in depth research of entitlement requirements related to permitting and land use viability
• Effectively communicate with local and state government agencies to support related goals
• Coordinate with or supervise outside vendor partners, environmental engineers, architectural & engineering firms, title search firms, engineers and drafting technicians to ensure approvals are completed within defined timeframes
• Prepare zoning and permitting applications
• Monitor progress of the application and facilitate jurisdictional requests for additional information
• Prepare and obtain land use/zoning permits
• Prepare and obtain building/electrical permits
• Ensure accurate and complete files are maintained for projects and appropriate closeout documents are distributed in a timely manner and are in accordance with client standards
• Complete due diligence packages including zoning maps, parcel maps, street maps, etc. for selected sites

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, ability to effectively represent Client needs to Governmental Agency representatives
• Excellent public speaking ability
• Ability to analyze basic legal documentation
• Ability to read and interpret surveys and construction drawings
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated understanding of zoning principles and land use regulations to specific client needs
• Ability to effectively complete tasks within project timelines, enter data and utilize existing project management tools, and report progress and developments daily
• Ability to work independently as well as with others
• Ability to read and comprehend legal documents such as legal descriptions, surveys, ground leases, easements, deeds, land purchase contracts, mortgages, title policies, subordination, technical drawings, & zoning regulations, building and electrical codes
• The individual in this role should be able and willing to travel as required

We offer competitive salary and a full benefits package including medical, dental, life and disability insurances, and paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hackensack, NJ 07601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Public speaking: 1 year (Preferred)
• land use: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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