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Hannah Combs
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Professional with strong track record in permit coordination, bringing deep understanding of regulatory compliance, document management, and project timelines. Known for effective communication and team collaboration, consistently ensuring seamless workflow and adaptability to changing requirements. Expertise in navigating complex permitting processes, problem-solving, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Permit Coordinator
M/I Homes
Chicago, IL
11.2023 - Current
- Manage the preparation, submission, and approval of residential building permits across multiple Chicagoland municipalities.
- Coordinate with architects, surveyors, trade partners, field teams, and municipal agencies to obtain required documentation and maintain project schedules.
- Prepare permit packages, process permit-related fees, and maintain construction and start reports.
- Utilize Microsoft Office and SharePoint to organize plans, track approvals, and support operational workflows.
- Participate in production planning and scheduling meetings to ensure timely home starts.
- Contribute to operational efficiency and permit readiness, helping keep the division on track to achieve 918 home starts in 2026.
Project Coordinator
Meadowbrook Builders LLC
Minooka, IL
04.2018 - 11.2023
- Supervised multiple concurrent home construction projects from initiation through execution.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication on project status.
- Adapted to change, delays and unexpected events by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Maintained project files, databases and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Prepared and applied for construction permits.
- Prepared and coordinated walk throughs, pre-construction meetings and closings.
- Preformed the complete specification guide with homeowners including flooring, color selections, finishes and addendums.
- Ordered and tracked construction materials.
Project Coordinator
Rightsize Facility
Naperville, IL
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Managed schedules and logistics of labor vendors, clients, and subcontractors.
- Tracked shipments of material purchases and communicated progress reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- Prepared Certificate of Insurance (COI) for labor services.
- Managed customer expectations throughout implementation of the project.
- Managed warranty claims and vendor chargebacks.
- Provide support to project managers and help negotiate cost effective solutions.
- Managed all final project close-out requirements including contract requirements and client sign-offs.
Division Coordinator
Fischer Homes Inc.
Erlanger, KY
12.2016 - 04.2018
- Efficiently coordinated and managed the sale-to-close process for each home sold by the Northern Kentucky Division.
- Provided administrative support to the Production Process Manager, Sales Manager, and Construction Manager.
- Assisted Sales Managers in training new Sales Counselors on contract paperwork.
- Prepared and distributed inventory and financial reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Participate in backlog and inventory meetings to collaborate in scheduling job starts, field walks, and closings.
- Aided the Design Center with homeowner previews and market home selections.
Education
Associate Degree - Interior Design
Antonelli
Cincinnati05.2008
Skills
- Excel Spreasheets
- Assignment and Project Coordination
- Status Updates
- Status Meetings
- Administrative Duties
- Commercial Projects
- Project Recordkeeping
- Timelines and Milestones
- Smartsheet
- Reviewing Blueprints
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Permit Coordinator
M/I Homes
11.2023 - Current
Project Coordinator
Rightsize Facility
05.2019 - 06.2020
Project Coordinator
Meadowbrook Builders LLC
04.2018 - 11.2023
Division Coordinator
Fischer Homes Inc.
12.2016 - 04.2018
Associate Degree - Interior Design
Antonelli