Permit 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, 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

• 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
• Conducts 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

• 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 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

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success.

Benefits

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

Salary Range: $48,000 - $52,000

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