Starts Supervisor

D.R. Horton • Temple, TX

390d

About The Position

The Starts Supervisor at D.R. Horton is responsible for managing the Starts staff and coordinating all necessary documentation for obtaining utility and building permits. This role ensures that all deadlines for building plans and permits are met, while maintaining professional relationships with municipality departments. The supervisor will also oversee the preparation and submission of building permits, manage the approval process, and support the construction department with administrative duties.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Two years related experience and/or training.
• Valid driver's license and a vehicle.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge in Acrobat Adobe.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans.
• Experience working in JDE.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of the Starts staff.
• Coordinate all documents required for submitting and obtaining utility and building permits.
• Ensure all deadlines for building plans and permits are completed on time.
• Plan and direct the activities of the Starts Coordinators, providing support and assistance when necessary.
• Train new staff as necessary.
• Secure the timely preparation and submission of building permits through various municipalities.
• Prepare and submit timely check requests for permits, water taps, and impact fees.
• Deliver building permit applications to responsible municipality department and pick up when ready.
• Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with municipality departments and staff members.
• Serve as the designated division contact for permit or other issues and respond promptly.
• Maintain Architectural Review Committee (ARC) and Homeowner Association (HOA) approvals for new home construction.
• Record newly recorded or purchased lots and building permit information into JDE.
• Upload all building permits to the Vendor Extranet and DRH Network folders.
• Request staking requests and surveys from civil engineers for all lots based on construction trench schedule.
• Coordinate with the consultants for a timely and complete building plan package submission.
• Verify signatures on change addendums and selections.
• Manage and monitor the complete building plan approval process through various municipalities.
• Update documentation on specs, sold specs, and new construction regarding mark up plans with changes.
• 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 building plans and maintain plan repository and other building documents.
• Assist in updating and maintaining the construction status of all homes in progress.
• Inform division accounting changes in permit fees, utility connection fees, and other municipality fees.
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner.

Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Associate degree