Permit Coordinator

D.R. Horton • Visalia, CA

282d • $50,000 - $60,000

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 an Permit Coordinator in the Main Office Department. The right candidate will be responsible for coordinating all documents required for submitting and obtaining utility and building permits, water taps and impact fees. Coordinate 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)
• Two years related experience and/or training
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver's license
• Excellent organization skills with attention to detail
• Exceptional 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for securing the 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
• Manage and 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

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: High school or GED