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Lawrence Group is a place for dreamers.

That’s a quality we look for in our clients – and in our employees. These dreams – these ideas – inspire us. They move us forward. From the very beginning, we’ve built our culture to encourage this kind of thinking. We’ve never been about ego or hierarchy. And our approach is not about raw beauty or creativity. It’s about finding new ways to bring people together. Helping our clients make what they do more relevant, more impactful, and above all, more meaningful, for all.

Lawrence Group is a building design, development, and project delivery firm headquartered in St. Louis with offices in Austin, Florida, and New York. With 170+ employees, Lawrence Group offers architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, furniture procurement, and graphic design services to a wide variety of clients, including housing, hospitality, healthcare, academic, and retail.

This position will adhere to Lawrence Group’s core values:

Legendary: We strive to be legendary, from the service we provide to our impact on the community.

Innovation: We’re driven by ideas and creativity. We take calculated risks and embrace opportunities.

Growth: We seek sustainable growth for our clients, our organization, and our employees.

Heart: We lead with heart. We celebrate, appreciate and care for each other.

Trust: We rely on trust to pursue excellence. We speak honestly, act transparently and honor our commitments.

The Permitting Specialist will be responsible for managing and coordinating the permitting process for architectural projects across multiple jurisdictions. This role requires a deep understanding of building codes, zoning regulations, and permitting procedures. The ideal candidate will work closely with project teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to ensure timely and accurate permit submissions and approvals.

· Coordinate and manage the preparation and submission of permit applications for architectural projects.

· Research and interpret local, state, and federal building codes, zoning ordinances, and permitting requirements.

· Serve as the primary liaison between Lawrence Group and permitting authorities.

· Track and monitor the status of permit applications and proactively resolve issues or delays.

· Maintain accurate records of all permitting documentation and correspondence.

· Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

· Provide guidance and support to project teams regarding permitting timelines and requirements.

· All other duties as assigned.

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

This job is fully remote and will routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

This position requires no minimum ability to lift, bend, or stand.

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work vary.

Minimal travel is expected for this position.

· Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or related field OR relevant experience.

· 7+ years of experience in permitting or code compliance within the architectural or construction industry.

· Strong knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, and permitting processes across multiple jurisdictions.

· Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), Bluebeam, and permitting software platforms.

· Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· Familiarity with commercial, multi-family, and hospitality project types preferred.

Reports to: Project Manager or Senior Architect

Recruitment Firm Disclaimer:

Lawrence Group is not accepting resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment or staffing agencies at this time. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted to Lawrence Group without a signed agreement in place will be considered the property of Lawrence Group, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for those candidates.

Lawrence Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.