About Us
Tew & Taylor has been a trusted name in building code inspections and plan review services since 2008. Our mission is to provide expert services with a strong emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and exceptional customer service. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Permit Technician to support a high volume of permit submittals each week, based in our West Palm Beach office or remote depending on qualifications.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Permit Technician to manage a high weekly volume of permit submittals across Florida jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have strong Florida permitting experience across a wide service area, sharp organizational skills, and the ability to move a large number of applications through many different building departments accurately and efficiently. Candidates who have worked in high-volume, multi-jurisdiction environments, such as a windows and doors company, roofing contractor, or any operation with a large statewide service area, are especially encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, submit, and track a high volume of permit applications with local and state agencies each week.
- Manage submittals through various Florida building department portals.
- Review permit requirements to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Respond to comments and corrections, and resolve deficiencies to keep applications moving toward approval.
- Maintain detailed records of permits, approvals, and related documentation.
- Communicate with municipal departments and regulatory agencies to resolve permitting issues.
- Assist project managers and clients in navigating the permitting process.
- Coordinate documentation, plans, and supporting materials to ensure complete, first-pass submittals.
Qualifications & Skills
- Previous experience in Florida permitting required, ideally across multiple jurisdictions and a large service area.
- Experience in a high-volume permitting environment, such as a windows and doors, roofing, HVAC, or firm serving many municipalities, is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with municipal and county permitting portals and submittal processes.
- Strong knowledge of local and state permitting processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle a large, steady volume of submittals accurately.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, including persistent follow-up with building departments.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have
- Direct experience submitting through the permitting systems used by each of the building departments within Miami-Dade County.
- Knowledge of basic Florida Building Code and permitting requirements.
- Experience with private provider workflows and permitting.
Location & Flexibility
This role is available as an in-person position in West Palm Beach or as a remote position, depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Highly qualified remote candidates with strong South Florida permitting backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- Annual performance bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, PTO, and retirement plans.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
This is a remote position.
About Tew & Taylor
Tew & Taylor was founded in 2008 by Doug Taylor and Beverly Tew. Since then, the team has been providing Private Inspections and Plan Review for clients all over Southeast Florida.
About Private Provider
Enacted October 1, 2002, and then revised on July 1, 2006, F.S. §553.791 provides that homeowners "may elect to use a private provider to provide plans review or required building inspections, or both." The law also ensures that projects using private provider save money on permitting fees charged by the governing municipality.
Tew & Taylor partners with homeowners and home builders across Florida to provide private plan review, inspections, and permitting management. Using Tew & Taylor expedites projects and removes the headaches of permitting during construction.