Permit Coordinator (Dallas North)

D.R. Horton, Inc.•Rowlett, TX

46d

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. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Permit Coordinator. The right candidate will coordinate all documents required for submitting and obtaining utility and building permits, water taps and impact fees. Communicate and align with division departments and external contacts to ensure all deadlines for building plans and permits are completed on time.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
One to three years related experience and/or training
Strong organization skills with attention to detail
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to ensure all deadlines are achieved
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 and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision
The noise level is generally moderate

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred
Ability to read and interpret building plans a plus
Experience working in JDE a plus

Responsibilities

Execute timely preparation and submission of plot plans, lot inspections, and building permits through various municipalities based on construction deadlines
Prepare and submit timely check requests, and payments for permits, water taps and impact fees
Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with municipality departments and staff members
Serve as the designated division contact for permit and/or other issues and respond promptly
Record building permit information into JD Edwards (JDE) to maintain the construction scheduling software
Upload all building permits to the Vendor Extranet and DRH Network folders
Monitor the complete building plan approval process through various municipalities on assigned communities
Distribute construction documents to the Purchasing, Marketing and Construction departments
Document and process all plan revisions and coordinate time-frame requirements to consultants
Scan all approved permitting information
Support the Construction Department by performing administrative duties
Inform the Division Accounting Department changes in permit fees, utility connection fees and other municipality fees
Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Ability to work overtime