Forward Planner

D.R. Horton•Visalia, CA

7d•$65,000 - $72,000

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Forward Planner to oversee the progress and planning of projects, approval of plans, and procurement of construction permits. The role leads and directs consultants involved in designing and developing improvement, final plat, landscape, and dry utility plans; submits plans to city and county agencies for approval and permit processing; and maintains entitlement schedules and budgets. The Forward Planner also manages consultant contracts, approves invoices, prepares community and lot information for the Sales Department, and coordinates with outside legal counsel on community and sales documentation. The position serves as the primary liaison between the development team and governmental agencies and departments. It also directly manages two or more Operations Department employees, including hiring, training, work direction, performance appraisal, rewards and discipline, and resolving employee complaints and problems. The role is expected to conduct business professionally and ethically to serve customers and support the company’s goodwill and profitability.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a 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.
Proficiency with MS Office and email.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and direct consultants in the 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 schedules and budgets.
Manage consultant contracts and approve invoices.
Provide lot exhibits, community information statements, CC&Rs, easement disclosures, and related materials to the Sales Department for purchase and sales documentation.
Coordinate with outside legal counsel to draft CC&Rs, disclosures, and Sales and HOA documents.
Serve as the primary liaison between the development team and governmental agencies and departments.
Conduct business professionally and ethically to serve customers and increase company goodwill and profit.
Directly manage two or more Operations Department employees, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.