Operations Coordinator

D.R. Horton; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time, and HNY

Job summary

D.R. Horton is seeking an Operations Coordinator to coordinate and maintain various operational aspects in the construction and closing of homes, including permits, utilities, and timelines.

The role requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, MS Office proficiency, and a valid driver’s license, with JD Edwards experience a plus. Join a large homebuilder offering solid benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or GED; some college or degree preferred.
• 2–4 years related experience and/or training.
• Must have vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication.
• Proficient in MS Office and email.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and maintain various aspects of operations in construction and closing of homes.
• Coordinate documents for utilities, building permits, water taps, and impact fees.
• Work with division departments and external contacts to meet deadlines.
• Maintain the architectural plan approval process through municipalities.
• Coordinate with consultants for plan submissions and timely responses.
• Record building permit information into JD Edwards (JDE).
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales for sign and model permits.
• Provide administrative operational support and assist other departments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

2–4 years related experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

MS Office

Email

Job 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.

We are currently looking for an Operations Coordinator in the Operations Department. The right candidate will be responsible for coordinating and maintaining various aspects of operations in the construction and closing of single and multi-family homes, including coordinating documents for utility, building permits, water taps, and impact fees, and working with division departments and external contacts to ensure all deadlines are met on time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain responsibility for the complete architectural plan approval process through various municipalities.
• Coordinate with the consultants (architect, drafting, engineering, etc.) for the timely submission of plan approval and to ensure timely responses to consultant questions.
• Manage the division’s timely production of house product by implementing, maintaining, and monitoring construction using On-Schedule.
• Follow processes and procedures to maximize resources to meet division goals and objectives.
• Manage the "start" process – coordinate with Land Development, Permitting, Purchasing, Construction, Sales, and Operations to begin building homes.
• Work with bonding company and townships to post required bonds.
• Work with management to set up home specs.
• Secure and submit timely plot plans, zoning applications, water and sewer connections, and building permits through various municipalities based on construction deadlines.
• Prepare and submit timely check requests and payments for permits, water and sewer taps, and impact fees.
• Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with municipality departments and staff members.
• Serve as the designated division contact for permit and other issues and respond promptly.
• Record building permit information into JD Edwards (JDE) to maintain construction scheduling software.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Sales team for sign and model permits.
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company.
• Provide administrative operational support as needed.
• Assist in other departments as needed.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Two to four years of related experience and/or training.
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred.
• JD Edwards experience a plus.
• Bilingual a plus.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple responsibilities with strong communication skills.

Compensation

• Annual salary range: $55,000 – $65,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Competitive bonus structure.

Come join a winning team! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• 401(K).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time, and Company Holidays.
• Multiple voluntary and company-provided benefits.