Permitting Specialist

Position: Permitting Specialist Onsite | 2680 Gateway Centre Pkwy Bldg A, Suite 1000, St. Petersburg, FL 33716 Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM | Full-Time Looking for an opportunity where your organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to build relationships help keep projects moving forward? West Shore Home is hiring a Permitting Specialist to join our Legal team. In this role, you’ll coordinate permitting activities for assigned branches, working directly with local municipalities, customers, and internal teams to ensure the necessary permits and approvals are secured before installation. This is a detail-oriented, relationship-driven role focused on organization, communication, problem-solving, and keeping projects on track. What You’ll Do Prepare, process, and coordinate paperwork required for installation permits Communicate with local municipalities and building departments to submit applications and obtain necessary approvals Gather customer information, signatures, and authorizations needed to complete permitting requirements Maintain accurate documentation and update project progress in the company CRM Explain West Shore Home’s scope of work to permitting officials and address questions as needed Visit local municipalities to submit paperwork, record, and obtain permits Schedule required in-process and final inspections and obtain inspection results Partner with Design Consultants, Master Plumbers, and branch leadership to ensure permitting requirements are met Proactively manage daily priorities to prevent permitting delays and keep installations moving forward Provide exceptional customer service while minimizing the additional involvement required from homeowners What We’re Looking For High school diploma or equivalent required Previous experience working with local municipal permitting departments Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently Comfortable communicating with customers, municipal officials, and internal teams Valid driver's license, reliable personal transportation, and ability to maintain insurance under company policy Compensation & Benefits Competitive hourly compensation Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 401(k) with company match PTO and paid holidays Employee discounts and referral program Career growth opportunities About West Shore Home At West Shore Home, we’re redefining the home remodeling experience. Since 2006, we’ve built our business around delivering exceptional customer experiences through our own trained employees, proprietary technology, and a commitment to doing things the right way. With operations across more than 25 states, over 330,000 homeowners served, and more than 68,000 five-star reviews, we’re proud of the reputation we’ve built and the people who make it possible. When you join West Shore Home, you become part of a growing organization that values innovation, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We’re committed to helping our employees reach their potential, make a meaningful impact, and grow their careers as we work toward becoming America’s Most Admired Home Remodeling Brand®. #ZR