Forward Planner

D.R. Horton; Kirkland, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; 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

Job Description - Forward Planner (2605321)

Job Description

Forward Planner - 2605321

Description

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. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Forward Planner - WA . The right candidate is r esponsible for the overall progress and planning of projects, approval of plans, and procurement of necessary permits for construction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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, etc. to Sales Department for purchases and sales documentation

Coordinate with outside legal counsel to draft CC&R’s, 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

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises 2 or more employees

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

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 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

• The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred

• Creative thinking and attention to detail

Come joina winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and arelooking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• 6.67 hrs Vacation/month
• July 1-Sept 30: 1 day
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

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