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Overview

Overview:

_At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com._

Summary

The Private Provider Qualifier (Building Official, Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect) certifies all plan review and inspection work completed by our team. The ideal candidate is a reliable, trustworthy individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where both collaboration and autonomy are valued.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Develop and implement standardized processes for processing permits and plan reviews

* Maintain seamless communication with clients, owners, contractors, and stakeholders regarding the opening and closing of projects

* Attend preconstruction and on-site meetings with clients and municipalities to ensure compliance

* Obtain documents from clients to facilitate the permit application process

* Obtain all required approvals for permits and act as the primary liaison between the company, client, and each municipality

* Prepare and submit applications to various agencies/boards having jurisdiction over required permits and/or approvals

* Review plans issued out of the department for correct revision dates and review start packages for accuracy

* Collaborate with external consultants to coordinate paperwork and applications as necessary Submit, distribute, and file paperwork and enter data for various permits, such as building, standard plans, plan changes, and closeout documents

* Maintain all company files relating to permit applications, approvals, licenses, issued permits, and closeout documents

* Foster a strong working relationship with municipalities to ensure timely permit processing

* Coordinate project activities and billing with Project Coordinators

* Perform other duties as assigned and directed by the Department Manager

* Regular attendance is required

* Follows safety procedures

* Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

* A licensed Building Official with the State of Florida (CBO) or

* A licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) or

* A licensed Registered Architect (AIA)

* Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record (in accordance with our Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Record Check Criteria), may or may not be required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role

* Ability to pass a background check screening in accordance with Florida’s Jessica Lunsford Act (or equivalent state classification)

* Experience in permitting and plan review processes, prefer ICC Certified Permit Technician

* Knowledge of local building codes and regulations

* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

* Ability to work independently and in a team environment

* Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency

* Proficient understanding of Microsoft Office products

* Ability to read and write, including interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, as well as writing routine reports and correspondence and speaking effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients

* Computer skills sufficient to operate a laptop, including sending and receiving emails, and the ability to learn Inspector Gadget to input data and prepare reports

* Mathematical skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

* Reasoning ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form

**Preferred Qualifications** :

* Previous experience at an architecture, engineering or construction firm, or a municipal service provider is preferred

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Physical Demands & Work Environment

Required to drive, stand, walk, use hands to type, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, talk, and hear. Body motions and movements include bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, pulling, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and pushing, with or without reasonable accommodation.

* Lifting and/or moving up to 35 pounds regularly is expected, and up to 75 pounds on occasion, with or without reasonable accommodation.

* Job site conditions may or may not be accessible by vehicle and can include wetlands, swamps, grasslands, and fields with uneven surfaces, sand, brush, and other natural and man-made obstacles.

* This job occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and construction sites where the noise level is usually moderate to loud.

* This is not a remote position. This job will be based on the selected job posting location.

Who We Are

_Who We Are_

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement** **here

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**ID** _2025-1566_

**Position Type** _Full-Time_

**Location** _US-FL-West Palm Beach_

**Requisition Post Information

* : Post End Date** _7/31/2025_