Permit Coordinator

D. R. Horton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

D. R. Horton in Virginia is seeking a Permit Coordinator to manage all documents for submitting and obtaining permits, water taps, and impact fees. You will coordinate with division departments and external contacts to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities include preparing and submitting permits, maintaining relationships with municipalities, and tracking plan approvals in JD Edwards. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years related experience and/or training.
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.
• Ability to sit for majority of an 8‑hour workday.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit plot plans, lot inspections, and building permits on time.
• Submit timely check requests and payments for permits and fees.
• Maintain professional relationships with municipality staff.
• Serve as division contact for permit issues and respond promptly.
• Record permit information in JD Edwards to track construction schedules.
• Distribute permits to Purchasing, Marketing, and Construction departments.
• Monitor plan approvals through municipalities on assigned communities.

Skills

Organization

Communication

MS Office

Detail oriented

Education

GED or high school diploma

Associate degree

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

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.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Permit Coordinator. The right candidate will coordinate all documents required for submitting and obtaining utility and building permits, water taps and impact fees. Communicate and align with division departments and external contacts to ensure all deadlines for building plans and permits are completed on time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Execute timely preparation and submission of plot plans, lot inspections, and building permits through various municipalities based on construction deadlines
• Prepare and submit timely check requests, and payments for permits, water 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/or other issues and respond promptly
• Record building permit information into JD Edwards (JDE) to maintain the construction scheduling software
• Upload all building permits to the Vendor Extranet and DRH Network folders
• Monitor the complete building plan approval process through various municipalities on assigned communities
• Distribute construction documents to the Purchasing, Marketing and Construction departments
• Document and process all plan revisions and coordinate time‑frame requirements to consultants
• Scan all approved permitting information
• Support the Construction Department by performing administrative duties
• Inform the Division Accounting Department changes in permit fees, utility connection fees and other municipality fees
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to work overtime

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three years related experience and/or training
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment to ensure all deadlines are achieved
• 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 and fingers to 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

• Associate degree or equivalent from two‑year college or technical school preferred
• Ability to read and interpret building plans a plus
• Experience working in JDE a plus

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits