Forward Planner

D.R. Horton • Kirkland, WA

32d • $105,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Forward Planner - WA. The right candidate is responsible for the overall progress and planning of projects, approval of plans, and procurement of necessary permits for construction.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• Three to five years of related experience and/or training
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
• Ability to read architectural and engineering plans
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email
• Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Creative thinking and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and direct consultants in design and development of improvement, final plat, landscape and dry utility plans
• Submit plans to city and county agencies for approval and permit processing
• Develop and maintain entitlement schedule and budget
• Manage consultant contracts and approve invoices
• Provide lot exhibits, community information statements, CC&Rs and easement disclosure, etc. to Sales Department for purchases and sales documentation
• Coordinate with outside legal counsel to draft CC&R’s, disclosures, and Sales and HOA documents
• Serve as the primary liaison between the development team and various governmental agencies and departments
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Able to travel overnight

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• 6.67 hrs Vacation/month
• Personal Holidays depending on Hire Date: Jan 1-Jun 30: 2 days, July 1-Sept 30: 1 day
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree