Construction Permit Coordinator

About VesselVessel is building the future of housing. We combine breakthrough design, advanced manufacturing, and first-principles thinking to tackle one of the world’s most pressing challenges: creating sustainable, attainable housing for all. This isn’t just construction—it’s a complete reimagining of how people live.Backed by Mosaic Ventures and Lennar, the nation’s largest homebuilder, Vessel is rapidly scaling to meet growing demand. We care deeply about every detail—from beauty and durability to efficiency and accessibility—because we believe everyone deserves a thoughtfully made home.The OpportunityVessel is growing rapidly, with scores of projects in planning, and we’re looking for an exceptional Construction Permit Coordinator to join the team. In this role, you will own the end-to-end permitting process across our projects, ensuring Vessel’s product meets all applicable codes, regulations, and municipal requirements.You will serve as the primary interface between Vessel and municipalities, government agencies, and local officials—driving approvals, resolving comments, and ensuring projects move forward efficiently. This role is ideal for someone with an architectural background who is deeply familiar with building codes and permitting, but prefers execution, coordination, and problem-solving over design work.Who You AreBachelor’s degree in Architecture or a related field (or equivalent experience)3+ years of experience in permitting, code compliance, or architectural project coordinationStrong knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, and permitting processesExperience working directly with municipalities, plan reviewers, and regulatory agenciesAbility to review and interpret architectural and construction drawings for code complianceHighly organized with strong project management and follow-through skillsStrong communication skills and ability to navigate complex stakeholder environmentsComfortable working cross-functionally and resolving issues in fast-paced, evolving environmentsInterest in working in a high-growth, founder-led company environmentWhy VesselOpportunity to shape and scale a modern multifamily development companyCompetitive compensation with performance bonus and equity options 401k & Health Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision), including HSA/FSA options Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance, plus Critical Illness and Accident Insurance Weekly lunches and team building eventsAdoption Assistance, Caregiver Support, and Financial Assistance through Employee Support Programs Commuter BenefitsAt VesselWe believe everyone deserves a home built with care—beautiful, durable, and made to last. That starts with the people who make it happen. Join us and help reimagine what housing can be.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.What You'll DoManage the full permitting lifecycle across projects, from initial research and submission through final approvalsServe as the primary point of contact with municipalities, building departments, and regulatory agenciesReview architectural and construction documents to ensure compliance with local codes, zoning, and regulatory requirementsIdentify required permits and proactively drive submission, tracking, and approval timelines to avoid project delaysRespond to plan check comments and work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to resolve issuesPartner with design and construction teams to ensure plans meet jurisdictional requirements prior to submissionSupport inspections and ensure compliance with permit conditions throughout the construction processIdentify risks, bottlenecks, and jurisdictional nuances early and develop strategies to navigate themMaintain organized documentation and tracking systems for permits, approvals, and regulatory requirementsMonitor changes in codes, regulations, and local policies, and communicate impacts to internal teamsHelp standardize and scale permitting processes as Vessel expands