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KPI Solutions is a leading supply chain and warehouse automation integrator helping companies transform distribution operations through intelligent software, robotics, automation, and data-driven solutions.

With expertise spanning WMS, automation, robotics, controls, and systems integration, KPI partners with customers to design and implement scalable solutions that improve throughput, efficiency, and operational performance across distribution and fulfillment environments.

Role Summary

The Permit Coordinator owns the end-to-end permitting process for material handling automation projects (conveyors, AS/RS, robotics, sortation) across several concurrent job sites. Works with moderate autonomy, escalating only complex jurisdictional or code-interpretation issues to senior staff.

Key Responsibilities

Independently research and interpret permit requirements (building, electrical, mechanical, fire/life-safety) across varied AHJs, including jurisdictions with non-standard or ambiguous code adoption

Prepare and submit complete permit packages (drawings, equipment cut sheets, load calculations, seismic/structural docs) with minimal oversight

Track applications through plan review, respond to reviewer comments, and manage resubmittals to keep schedules on track

Serve as primary point of contact with building departments, fire marshals, and inspectors for assigned projects

Coordinate directly with engineering and subcontractors to close out RFIs related to permitting

Schedule inspections, attend key ones on-site, and drive corrective actions to closure

Maintain and improve the permit tracking dashboard across 8-12 active projects

Monitor and flag relevant code changes (IBC, NFPA 13/72, NEC, OSHA) affecting automation installs

Mentor junior coordinators or expediters on process and documentation standards

Proactively identify and communicate schedule/budget risk from permitting delays to the project manager

Qualifications

5+ years in permit coordination, construction administration, or AHJ liaison work; industrial, warehouse, or logistics construction strongly preferred

Working knowledge of how building/fire/electrical codes apply to conveyor systems, racking, and automated equipment

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple jurisdictions/projects simultaneously with limited supervision

Proficiency with permit tracking or construction management software (Procore, PlanGrid, or similar)

Comfortable reading and marking up construction/engineering drawings

Strong written/verbal communication for negotiating with government officials and resolving plan review pushback

Ability to travel to job sites as needed (typically 10-25%)

Nice to Have

Direct experience permitting material handling/automation systems (conveyor, ASRS, robotics)

Working knowledge of NFPA 13/72 as applied to warehouse automation and high-piled storage

Prior experience on the AHJ side (municipal plan reviewer or inspector) or as a permit expediter

Requirements

5+ years in permit coordination, construction administration, or AHJ liaison work; industrial, warehouse, or logistics construction strongly preferred

Working knowledge of how building/fire/electrical codes apply to conveyor systems, racking, and automated equipment

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple jurisdictions/projects simultaneously with limited supervision

Proficiency with permit tracking or construction management software (Procore, PlanGrid, or similar)

Comfortable reading and marking up construction/engineering drawings

Strong written/verbal communication for negotiating with government officials and resolving plan review pushback

Ability to travel to job sites as needed (typically 10-25%)

Nice to Have

Direct experience permitting material handling/automation systems (conveyor, ASRS, robotics)

Working knowledge of NFPA 13/72 as applied to warehouse automation and high-piled storage

Prior experience on the AHJ side (municipal plan reviewer or inspector) or as a permit expediter

Benefits

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Health Care Concierge Service

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth)

• Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability

• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance

• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• Pet Insurance

• Milk Stork Program

• Wellness Program with gift card redemption and wellness challenges

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays)

• Training & Development
  KPI Solutions provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by states, federal, or local law.