Operations Coordinator
About The Position
D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking an Operations Coordinator for its Operations Department. The role coordinates and maintains operational activities involved in constructing single- and multi-family homes, including preparing and obtaining utility and building permits, water taps, and impact-fee approvals. The coordinator works with division departments, consultants, municipalities, and other external contacts to ensure building plans and permits meet construction deadlines. The position manages the architectural plan approval process, coordinates consultant submissions and responses, and supports timely home production by monitoring construction schedules. It also coordinates the home-start process across Land Development, Permitting, Purchasing, Construction, Sales, and Operations; manages permit-related submissions and payments; and provides administrative operational support as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two to four years of related experience and/or training.
- Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form or through DRH applications.
- Proficiency with MS Office and email.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
- JD Edwards experience.
- Bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Maintain responsibility for the complete architectural plan approval process through various municipalities.
- Coordinate with architects, drafting consultants, engineers, and other consultants to ensure timely plan submissions and responses to questions.
- Manage the division’s timely production of house product by implementing, maintaining, and monitoring construction using On-Schedule.
- Follow processes and procedures to maximize resources and meet division goals and objectives.
- Manage the home-start process by coordinating with Land Development, Permitting, Purchasing, Construction, Sales, and Operations.
- Work with the bonding company and townships to post required bonds.
- Work with management to set up home specifications.
- Secure the timely preparation and submission of plot plans, zoning applications, water and sewer connections, and building permits through municipalities based on construction deadlines.
- Prepare and submit timely check requests and payments for permits, water and sewer taps, and impact fees.
- Maintain professional and courteous relationships with municipal departments and staff.
- Serve as the designated division contact for permit and other issues and respond promptly.
- Record building permit information in JD Edwards (JDE) to maintain construction scheduling software.
- Work with the Marketing and Sales team on sign and model permits.
- Conduct business professionally and ethically to serve customers and support the company’s goodwill and profitability.
- Provide administrative operational support as needed.
- Assist other departments as needed.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Vacation, sick, and personal time, and company holidays.
- Multiple voluntary and company-provided benefits.
- Competitive bonus structure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
