At InNovo, we believe exceptional transportation solutions begin with exceptional people. Our team is built on technical excellence, innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering outstanding service to our clients. We provide a supportive, team-oriented environment where employees have opportunities to grow professionally while working on meaningful transportation infrastructure projects throughout Florida.

We are seeking an experienced Permit Manager to join our team and support our client in their Orlando Operations Office. This leadership position is responsible for managing transportation permitting activities, coordinating with clients and external stakeholders, and providing technical guidance to permitting staff. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring permit applications are reviewed efficiently, consistently, and in compliance with FDOT standards while supporting the safe operation and maintenance of Florida's transportation system.

Position Summary

The Permit Manager is responsible for overseeing the review, coordination, and issuance of permits affecting the State Highway System. This role manages day-to-day permitting activities, provides technical oversight to permitting staff, coordinates with client offices and external partners, and serves as a primary point of contact for permit-related issues. The position requires strong technical knowledge of FDOT policies and procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The Permit Manager works closely with agency Maintenance, Traffic Operations, Design, Construction, Drainage, Utilities, Materials, consultants, contractors, developers, utility owners, and local government agencies to facilitate timely permit approvals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate permitting activities for transportation projects within the Orlando Operations Office.
• Review, evaluate, and approve permit applications for compliance with FDOT policies, standards, specifications, and applicable regulations.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to permitting staff and assist with supervising daily permitting operations.
• Coordinate with FDOT functional offices including Maintenance, Design, Construction, Traffic Operations, Drainage, Utilities, and Materials to resolve permit-related issues.
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, developers, utility companies, and local government agencies to facilitate permit approvals and project coordination.
• Evaluate permit requests for technical complexity, constructability, operational impacts, maintenance considerations, and compliance with established standards.
• Review roadway plans, engineering drawings, maintenance of traffic plans, utility plans, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct field reviews, site inspections, permit closeout inspections, and verification of completed work within FDOT right-of-way.
• Respond promptly to permit-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare technical correspondence, documentation, reports, and recommendations.
• Monitor permit workloads and priorities to ensure timely processing and customer service.
• Identify process improvements that enhance permitting efficiency and consistency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain a high level of quality throughout the permitting process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Transportation Planning, Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of FDOT permitting processes and transportation infrastructure.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Utility Coordination
• Access Management
• Drainage
• Roadway Design
• Construction
• Maintenance Operations
• Transportation Engineering
• Experience reviewing engineering plans, traffic control plans, and technical documentation for compliance with FDOT standards and specifications.
• Ability to evaluate permit applications for constructability, operational impacts, complexity, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct field inspections and evaluate work within FDOT right-of-way.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of experience managing or coordinating permits within FDOT right-of-way.
• Previous experience with FDOT Maintenance, Construction, Design, Traffic Operations, Drainage, or Utilities.
• Familiarity with FDOT One Stop Permitting (OSP) and related FDOT permitting databases and systems.
• Experience supervising staff or leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or other relevant professional certifications are desirable but not required.

Why InNovo?

At InNovo, you'll join a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth. We offer a collaborative work environment where your expertise contributes directly to improving Florida's transportation infrastructure while providing opportunities to expand your career.

We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid vacation and public holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Licensure and professional organization support
• A collaborative, employee-focused culture with opportunities for career advancement

If you are an experienced transportation permitting professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and helping deliver quality transportation infrastructure, we encourage you to apply and become part of the InNovo team.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person