Development Services Coordinator

Department: Project Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Des Moines, IA

Compensation: $ $40.00 / hour

• Conduct thorough project due diligence, research, and documentation of entitlement activities, including compiling design guidelines, zoning information, and relevant maps and reports
• Develop and implement effective strategies to secure necessary project approvals
• Apply advanced knowledge of public and private sector permitting across diverse project types
• Prepare detailed plan review and permit packages, schedules, and presentation materials
• Lead and coordinate pre-application conference meetings with stakeholders and review entities
• Draft and submit permit and plan review applications, including supporting narratives and responses
• Serve as liaison with plan review and permitting agencies to facilitate approvals
• Proactively seek opportunities to streamline and accelerate review processes
• Collaborate with internal team members and external consultants across multiple disciplines
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and review authorities
• Maintain accurate records of permitting processes and stakeholder interactions
• Monitor and manage permit-related tasks and provide timely updates to Project Managers
• Perform quality assurance reviews before and after submittals
• Participate in client meetings and project presentations as needed
• Support public engagement efforts through workshops and presentations
• Represent projects during public meetings, including City Council and Planning Commission sessions
• Leverage professional and personal networks to identify and pursue new business opportunities

• Demonstrated attention to detail, curiosity, and strong investigative skills
• Proven experience in design, public engagement processes, or project management
• Solid understanding of planning principles, zoning ordinances, and land development procedures
• Familiarity with City, County, and State review processes, including applications for variances, conditional use permits (CUPs), planned unit developments (PUDs), zoning amendments, and plan reviews
• Ability to interpret and connect zoning ordinances with building code requirements
• Environmental permitting experience is a plus, though not required
• Skilled in managing multiple concurrent projects across interdisciplinary teams with competing priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, OneNote, BlueBeam, and ESRI ArcGIS preferred
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Enthusiasm for contributing to team-driven project success

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start date
• Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Bi-annual profit sharing
• Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
• 401K retirement plan
• Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Bereavement leave
• Supplemental voluntary benefits
• Short term and long-term disability
• Parking reimbursement, varies on office location
• Cell phone plan reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement for ISG-approved travel