Construction Permit Coordinator - WA

D.R. Horton - Multifamily; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation benefits

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Permit Coordinator-WA to manage all documents for submitting and obtaining building permits, water taps and impact fees. You will coordinate with division departments and external contacts to ensure deadlines are met for plans and permits.

The role requires organization, communication skills, and familiarity with MS Office. The position involves collaboration across multiple teams to keep construction on schedule and compliant with municipal requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years related experience or training.
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit plot plans, inspections, and permits on schedule.
• Submit check requests and payments for permits, taps and fees.
• Maintain professional relationships with municipality staff.
• Serve as division contact for permit issues and respond promptly.
• Record permit data into JD Edwards (JDE).
• Upload permits to Vendor Extranet and DRH Network.
• Monitor permit approvals across municipalities for assigned communities.
• Distribute documents to Purchasing, Marketing and Construction teams.
• Document plan revisions and coordinate timelines with consultants.
• Scan and file approved permitting information.
• Support Construction Dept with administrative duties.
• Inform Division Accounting of permit fee changes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Email clients/tools

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Permit Coordinator-WA to manage all documents for submitting and obtaining building permits, water taps and impact fees. You will coordinate with division departments and external contacts to ensure deadlines are met for plans and permits.

The role requires organization, communication skills, and familiarity with MS Office. The position involves collaboration across multiple teams to keep construction on schedule and compliant with municipal requirements.