Laura Kennedy
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Permit Manager
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Permit Manager
Flight Builders
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of all permits issued, ensuring accessibility and transparency when needed for audits or reviews.
- Implemented a tracking system to monitor progress of permits through the approval process, enabling better resource allocation and workload management.
- Performed routine data entry or document management.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations through meticulous review of permit applications.
- Evaluated proposed project designs against established guidelines, recommending adjustments as needed prior to final submission.
- Assisted applicants in understanding complex regulatory requirements while guiding them through each step of the permitting process.
Permit Manager
EVERSEAL
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Issued public notification of official activities or meetings
- Filled out permitting packages/forms, submission of all permits for multiple States, Counties, and cities/towns
- Oversee all permitting meetings with all of Operations team, also with Project Managers and Client Services
- Keep weekly communication with clients on their permit status
- Meet with Building Inspectors for all required inspections
- Complete Training Manuals on Permitting in Trainual to provide training to fellow employees
- Monitor and audit projects and Project Managers
- Contributed to the development of strategic plans for the department, focusing on continuous improvement initiatives that led to increased efficiency overall.
- Record and maintain all vital and fiscal records and accounts
- Evaluated information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants were qualified to obtain desired licenses.
Permit Manager
Synergy Homes FL
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Complete Permit Package for new home building
- Maintained excellent profession relationships with the local jurisdictions including Public Works, The Cities, and Code Enforcement
- Managed 4 out of 6 Superintendents closely by auditing/monitoring projects and active job sites, tracking expenses, and project coordination.
CAD Technician
Selah Group FL
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Ensured drawings were in compliance with relevant design standards and codes
- Created accurate CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits
- Maintained logs for all jobs
- Helped design switchgear units for the US Military and Space-X
Permit Coordinator 1
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers, and Planners
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Provided Assistance in Permit Submittals beginning to end
- I submitted Environmental permits as well as Building Permits including Wawa, Walmart, Target, Publix,Health First and Lidl
- Outstanding communication skills within the different municipalities within the State of Florida, California and Philadelphia.
Education
General Contracting In Contracting Candidate -
Palm Construction School
01.2024
Skills
- Project Requirements
- Permitting Coordination
- Commercial Roofing
- Construction Processes
- Commercial Construction
- CAD Software Proficiency
- Team Leadership
- Ability To Multitask
- Conflict Resolution
- Positive Attitude
- Adaptability
- Team Building
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Salesforce Development and Design
- GIS Support including researching assessor records, parcel, appraisals, ROW maps, surveys
- BuilderTek Reporting and Tracking
Volunteer Experience
Keep Brevard Beautiful, Cocoa Beach, FL, I help to clean up the beach, especially after hurricanes, also help find sea turtle nests to keep safe during season., 01/01/22, Present
References
- Jaison Moras, Vice President Of Electrical Engineering, (785) 979-9400, Jaison-Moras@c-p.com
- Keith Brown, Director Of Permitting, (407) 462-3569, McmillerK@hotmail.com
- Sean Jacobson, Customer Service Lead, (701) 425-6795, jacobsonsean05@gmail.com
Timeline
Permit Manager
Flight Builders
08.2023 - Current
Permit Manager
EVERSEAL
08.2022 - 08.2023
Permit Manager
Synergy Homes FL
07.2020 - 07.2022
CAD Technician
Selah Group FL
08.2018 - 06.2020
Permit Coordinator 1
Cuhaci & Peterson Architects, Engineers, and Planners
08.2017 - 06.2020
General Contracting In Contracting Candidate -
Palm Construction School
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