Construction Permits & Planning Coordinator

D.R. Horton; Illinois; On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

D.R. Horton is seeking a Permit Coordinator to manage submission of building permits, water taps and related fees across multiple municipalities. You will coordinate with division teams to meet deadlines and keep permits aligned with construction schedules.

The role requires 1–3 years of related experience, strong organization and communication abilities, and proficiency with MS Office and JDE. This is an on-site position with competitive benefits and the potential for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of related experience or training preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit permit documents to municipalities on construction deadlines.
• Submit check requests and payments for permits, water taps and impact fees.
• Maintain professional relationships with municipality staff and departments.
• Serve as division contact for permit issues and respond promptly.
• Record building permit data in JD Edwards (JDE) to support scheduling.
• Upload permits to the Vendor Extranet and DRH Network folders.
• Monitor the building plan approval process across municipalities for assigned communities.
• Distribute construction documents to Purchasing, Marketing and Construction teams.
• Document plan revisions and coordinate timelines with consultants.
• Scan approved permitting information for record-keeping.
• Provide administrative support to the Construction Department.
• Inform Division Accounting of permit fee changes and related costs.
• Overtime may be required as needed.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Detail oriented

Time management

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

Vendor Extranet

DRH Network

Job description

D.R. Horton is seeking a Permit Coordinator to manage submission of building permits, water taps and related fees across multiple municipalities. You will coordinate with division teams to meet deadlines and keep permits aligned with construction schedules.

The role requires 1–3 years of related experience, strong organization and communication abilities, and proficiency with MS Office and JDE. This is an on-site position with competitive benefits and the potential for overtime as needed.