- Coordinate and manage the entire permits process for the project, including identifying required permits, submitting applications, and obtaining necessary approvals.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to construction permits and ensure compliance.
- Collaborate with project manager to assess permit requirements and develop strategies to expedite the permitting process while maintaining compliance.
- Liaise with government agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders to obtain and renew permits.
- Monitor and track the status of permit applications, ensuring timely responses to any inquiries or requests for additional information.
- Keep abreast of changes in regulations and update internal stakeholders accordingly.
- Develop and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies to facilitate the permit application and approval process.
- Advise project teams on potential permitting issues and provide guidance on compliance requirements.
- Prepare and maintain accurate documentation related to permits, including applications, correspondence, and approvals.
- Collaborate with legal counsel to review permits and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
- Provide regular reports to management regarding the status of permits and compliance issues.
- Manage the interfaces between GIP and other contractors within project lands.
- Prepare interface management and project coordination plans.
- Prepare and establish project commissioning plans and initiate and manage the project handover process
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications or training in permits management or regulatory compliance (e.g., Construction Permits Management, Environmental Permitting, etc.).
- Proven experience in managing permits and regulatory compliance in the construction industry, preferably in a leadership or supervisory role.
- In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to construction permits.
- Familiarity with building codes, zoning regulations, environmental regulations, and other relevant laws and regulations.
- Results-driven with an ability to deliver success in a fast-paced environment.
- Outcome focused, critical thinker with the ability to analyse and visualize to ensure continuous improvement across our business.
- Ability to connect and interact with people to seek different perspectives.
- Superb communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple competing priorities.
- Demonstrate versatility and resourcefulness in overcoming business challenges.
Permits and Interface Coordinator - East York, Canada - Green Infrastructure Partners
Description
Our purpose
At Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP), our people are second to none. The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighbourhoods and shapes our communities and cities.
We are one of Canada's largest and fastest growing construction companies. Every day our people are designing, delivering, and maintaining infrastructure for Canada's rapidly growing cities. From demolition, shoring and foundations, excavation, remediation, to structures, paving and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to self perform all project scopes without reliance on sub-contractors.
The most valuable asset at GIP is people – our employees, our customers, and the public. Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safe.
We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences.
Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by taking old roads and reengineering them into new roads, keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills.
The work we do today at GIP will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.
About the GIP Team
As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals like you who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today.
GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. Our culture allows employees to bring their A Game to work each day. If you want to work for a world-class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you
What does your day at GIP look like?
Reporting to the environmental manager, the Permits lead will help the team by completing specific duties,
The Key responsibilities include:
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