Permit Coordinator

D.R. Horton; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

D.R. Horton, the largest homebuilder in the U.S., seeks a Permit Coordinator to manage the submission of utility and building permits. Ideal candidates will ensure all documents are prepared on time and coordinate with various departments.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, experience in administration, and strong organizational skills. This role offers benefits like medical, dental, and 401(K) plans, along with opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related experience and/or training required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work overtime if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate utility and building permits submission.
• Prepare plot plans, lot inspections, and building permits.
• Maintain relationships with municipality departments.

Skills

Strong organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

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.

Position

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
• 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 an 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
• 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

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