Development Planner & Permitting with Stock Plan – WA

D.R. Horton; Kirkland, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation time

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Forward Planner for Washington state to oversee project progress, planning, and permit procurement. The role requires coordinating with consultants, agencies, and legal teams to deliver compliant development plans.

Preferred candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with a valid driver’s license and ability to travel overnight. Strong MS Office skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Three to five years of related experience and/or training.
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read architectural and engineering plans.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions Furnished in written or oral form or via DRH applications.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.
• Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• The noise level is generally moderate.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and direct consultants in design and development of improvement, final plat, landscape and dry utility plans.
• Submit plans to city and county agencies for approval and permit processing.
• Develop and maintain entitlement schedule and budget.
• Manage consultant contracts and approve invoices.
• Provide lot exhibits, community information statements, CC&Rs and easement disclosure to Sales Department for purchases and sales documentation.
• Coordinate with outside legal counsel to draft CC&Rs, disclosures, and Sales and HOA documents.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the development team and various governmental agencies and departments.
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company.
• Able to travel overnight.

Skills

Read architectural plans

Attention to detail

Creative thinking

Mobility and travel readiness

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Email

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Forward Planner for Washington state to oversee project progress, planning, and permit procurement. The role requires coordinating with consultants, agencies, and legal teams to deliver compliant development plans.

Preferred candidates hold a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with a valid driver’s license and ability to travel overnight. Strong MS Office skills are expected.