Title:  Assistant Project Coordinator, Permit Expediting

Type: Full time, exempt

Location: Falls Church, Virginia—fix/flex schedule with remote flexibility

Reports To: Director of Permitting Services

Visit Us: https://www.dfmdevelopment.com/

DFM Development Services is an established consulting firm based out of Falls Church, VA that caters to the real estate development industry. We provide a variety of Development Support Services (red tape related items) to local and national real estate developers, corporations, and other real estate owners on projects throughout the Metro DC area.

We are a boutique firm with an excellent client list. Due to recent growth, we are seeking a to hire an Assistant Project Coordinator to join our Permit Expediting team immediately to provide clerical and administrative support. They will review permit submissions, manage data logs and maintain an open line of communication between expeditors and managerial staff.

Disclaimer: The following description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, submit, and track permits for the county/city jurisdictions for active project.
• Prepare and send out detailed project updates to client team.
• Review permit submission packages to meet the requirements of the various jurisdictions.
• Review online permit tracking systems and prepare draft applications based on building plans.
• Maintain effective working relationships with Permit Director, Project Managers and Coordinator.

Qualifications:

• At minimum 1-2 years proven administrative skills, including the ability to track multiple aspects of complex projects and exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Must be proficient with Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat
• Highly organized and effective in a high pace environment
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes in work strategy
• Strong problem analysis skills
• High degree of self-motivation
• Experience with permit industry or experience working with government employees is a plus.

Compensation:

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Bonus
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance + ancillary benefits
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Company phone, computer, etc.
• Vehicle reimbursement for company related travel

To Apply: Email your Resume, References, and Cover Letter including your salary requirements to jobs@dfmdevelopment.com

DFM Development Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions solely on the basis of merit.

Title:  Project Coordinator, Permit Expediting

Type: Full time, exempt

Location: Reston, Virginia—fix/flex schedule with remote flexibility

Reports To: Director of Permitting Services

Visit Us: https://www.dfmdevelopment.com/

DFM Development Services is an established consulting firm based out of Reston, VA that caters to the real estate development industry. We provide a variety of Development Support Services (red tape related items) to local and national real estate developers, corporations, and other real estate owners on projects throughout the Metro DC area.

We are a boutique firm with an excellent client list. Due to recent growth, we are seeking a to hire an Assistant Project Coordinator to join our Permit Expediting team immediately to provide clerical and administrative support. They will review permit submissions, manage data logs and maintain an open line of communication between expeditors and managerial staff.

Disclaimer: The following description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

Responsibilities:

• Clerical and administrative support to permit expediting team. Manage permit status logs. Prepare and send out detailed project updates to client team. Review permit submission packages to meet the requirements of the various jurisdictions. Review online permit tracking systems, prepare draft applications based on building plans.  
• Prints and delivers No Parking Signs to active job sites.
• Process payments and applications at different jurisdictions

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 1–2 years of relevant administrative experience.
• Strong clerical and administrative skill set.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask effectively. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Guided training will be provided 
• Competitive Salary, Yearly Bonuses, Incentive Structure 
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance + Ancillary Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, & Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Company cell phone, laptop, monitors etc.  

DFM Development Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions solely on the basis of merit.

Title: Senior Project Manager, Environmental Compliance  

Type: Full time, exempt 

Location: Reston, Virginia 

Reports To: Director of Stormwater Compliance 

Visit Us: https://www.dfmdevelopment.com/  

DFM is a local firm dedicated to providing red tape consulting services to the Real Estate Development and AEC industry. We are an organization that fosters a vibrant culture, thrives on energy, creativity, and growth.  Join our team today and be a part of an innovative workplace where your skills are celebrated and challenges are embraced. 

Due to recent growth, our client focused firm is seeking to hire a full-time, Senior Project Manager to join our staff. This individual will be responsible for driving business development for Phase 1 and 2 ESAs, PCAs, and subsurface investigation services, coordinate and oversee field inspections, reporting, and conduct technical inspections as needed, interview and recommend new hires and independent contractors and learn and use Salesforce for proposals, follow up with clients, and collaborate with team members for Red Tape Due Diligence services. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional client service and actively network with decision-makers in development, banking, and AEC industries. 

Disclaimer: 

The following description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead EC Division's Due Diligence practice by: 

• Completing BD work to find new business for Phase 1 ESA's, Phase 2 ESA's, PCA's (Property Condition Assessments) and subsurface investigation services.  

• Coordination and overseeing Phase 1&2 ESA, Subsurface Investigations and PCA field inspections and final reporting. 

• Performing technical inspection work as needed. 

• Interview and make recommendations on hew hires and independent contractors (as needed) as work load increases. 

• Learn Salesforce sufficiently to prepare and submit proposals to clients. 

• Follow up with potential clients to complete scope review and gain feedback on proposals in order to try and find a way to win business. 

• Coordination with other internal Division team members for Red Tape Due Diligence services. 

• Provide extremely high level of service to clients in order to differentiate ourselves from industry competitors. 
• Aggressively network with decision makers throughout development, banking and AEC industry. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Science, Environmental Engineering or related field  

• 5+ years of environmental consulting experience or PCA experience 

• Phase 1 & 2 experience, Subsurface investigation experience, Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in training (EIT) preferred 

• Valid Driver’s License  

• Physical ability to comfortably walk around active job sites in an efficient manner  
• Proficient using a Windows Operations System and Microsoft Office Programs (Outlook, Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat) 

Physical Requirements: 

Employees must be able to adhere to the physical demands described below. These are requirements that must met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:  

• Walk around active job sites, stopping, standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting, sitting for an extended period of time 

• Must be comfortable working in confined spaces after receiving proper training and certification 

• Enter, access, and inspect underground stormwater structures (i.e. climbing ladders to gain roof access)* 

Compensation: 

• Competitive Salary 

• Yearly Bonus 

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance 

• PTO and Paid Holidays 

• 401K w/ Company Match 

• Computer, phone, company vehicle for business travel etc. 

DFM Development Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions solely on the basis of merit.  

Title: Assistant Project Manager, Dry Utility Coordination

Type: Full time, exempt

Location: Reston, Virginia (remote flexibility)

Reports To: Director of Dry Utility Coordination

DFM Development Services has a need to hire an internal Assistant Project Manager to assist with various tasks within our unique multi-disciplined consulting operation that supports our real estate developer clients throughout the Metro DC Region. 

DFM is a local firm dedicated to providing red tape consulting services to the Real Estate Development and AEC industry. We are an organization that fosters a vibrant culture, thrives on energy, creativity, and growth.  Join our team today and be a part of an innovative workplace where your skills are celebrated and challenges are embraced.

Disclaimer: The following description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

Responsibilities:

• Execute upon tasks set by Supervisor with respect to both currently and potentially awarded projects.
  • Tasks will include submitting utility record requests, damage protection utility locate requests, conducting supervised site visits and assessments, submitting service request packages to the utility providers, compile meeting minutes and continuously learn about the utility companies, their processes and the processes related to our client’s development types.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with the utility providers and their various contractors.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with other DFM/Muller team members.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years in a client-facing or customer service role.
• Strong verbal, reading, and writing communication skills.
• Excellent business writing and administrative abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Compensation and Benefits:

• Guided training will be provided
• Competitive Salary, Yearly Bonuses, Incentive Structure
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance + Ancillary Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, & Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Company cell phone, laptop, monitors etc.

DFM Development Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions solely on the basis of merit.

Title: Project Coordinator, Bond & Permit Release

Type: Full time, exempt (salary)

Location: Reston, VA

Reports To: Director of Bond Release

Visit Us: https://www.dfmdevelopment.com/

DFM Development Services continues to grow our team to better serve our clients. We are seeking to hire a full-time Coordinator to assist with our growing Bond Release Services division. The preferred candidate will have relevant working experience in the land development and site development industries, strong customer service and a clear understanding of the bond release process.

Disclaimer: The following description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

Responsibilities:

• Site visits to document the project status.
• Meetings with County personnel.
• Manage and communicate with utility companies.
• Observe construction activities in the field.
•  Prepare and deliver bond documents to County and State jurisdictions.
•  Utilize computer software to organize project documents.
•  Generate digital copy of punch lists and associated plans to send to clients. 
•  Support Bond Management Director and Senior Project Managers.
• Review construction plans and plats.

Qualifications:

• At a minimum 2 years of experience in construction, homebuilding or real estate development industries
• Strong professional communicator and organizational skills
• Permit applicaton and processing knowledge is preferred. 
• Experience using office technology suite; Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills
• Experience with reading construction plans

Compensation:

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Bonus
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Cell phone, computer and mileage reimbursement for business related travel

DFM Development Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions solely on the basis of merit.