Position Description

As a Permit Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the permitting process for a wide range of projects. This position requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. You will work closely with project teams, clients, and municipal agencies to develop timelines, prepare submittals, and track progress to ensure all permitting goals are met efficiently and accurately.

Position Salary Range*

The expected salary range for this position is $51,000 to $63,000 annually.

Required Qualifications**

• 5+ years of experience in the Architecture/Engineering industry or a related field
• Ability to identify, track, and communicate construction schedule risks related to permit delays
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
• General understanding of building codes and permitting processes
• Familiarity with permit requirements for grocery or retail projects
• Printing, scanning, and shipping coordination skills
• Ability to track and manage 50100 permits simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to remain positive, professional, and solutions-focused under pressure

Preferred Qualifications**

• Associate degree or higher in a related field preferred
• Smartsheet experience preferred
• Experience coordinating or managing permit submittals strongly preferred

Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they dont meet 100% of the listed requirements? We dont want you to hold back! If you check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!

Position Responsibilities***

• Review permit applications and construction documents for completeness and compliance with submittal requirements
• Route plans and documents to appropriate internal reviewers and external agencies
• Coordinate the plan review process and ensure all required documentation, corrections, and approvals are completed
• Prepare, submit, and issue permits in accordance with building department standards, development conditions, improvement standards, construction specifications, and city ordinances
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with project teams, public, development community, city staff, and others contacted during the course of work; serve as a liaison between multiple stakeholders
• Work with supervisors to review construction documents and ensure accurate, complete permit applications
• Maintain tracking logs, schedules, and status reports as required by project managers
• Monitor deadlines and follow up proactively to ensure the timely issuance of permits

Working at Cushing Terrell

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.

Why Cushing Terrell

At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first-of-their kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, design meets you.

Together, we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here, the people we work for, and the planet as a whole.

We offer a competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team. View our Employee Benefits Guide for more information.

Things to Note

*Actual pay will be determined based on the candidates years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

***The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Contact 406.248.7455 if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process.

Note to recruitment agencies: Cushing Terrell does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Cushing Terrell without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Cushing Terrell.