Starts Coordinator

D. R. Horton; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and公司H

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking an administrative coordinator to manage permitting processes for new home construction in Charleston, SC. You will coordinate with municipalities, prepare permits, and track related fees and documentation to ensure timely project progress.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication with internal teams and external agencies, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Zero to one year of related experience and/or training.
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.

Responsibilities

• Secure timely preparation and submission of building permits through municipalities based on deadlines.
• Prepare and submit timely check requests for permits, water taps and impact fees.
• Maintain professional relationships with municipality departments and staff.
• Serve as the designated division contact for permits and issues, respond promptly.
• Maintain ARC and HOA approvals for new home construction.
• Update permit information in JD Edwards (JDE) to reflect construction schedule.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Email

JD Edwards

Job description

Overview

D.R. Horton, Inc. is the largest homebuilder in the U.S. founded in 1978. The company constructs and sells homes for entry-level and first-time move-up markets and provides mortgage financing and title services through its subsidiaries. For more information, visit www.drhorton.com.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for securing the timely preparation and submission of building permits through various municipalities based on deadlines from the construction schedule
• Prepare and submit timely check requests 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 permits or other issues, respond promptly
• Maintain Architectural Review Committee (ARC) and Homeowner Association (HOA) approvals for new home construction
• Update newly recorded or purchased lots and 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
• Request staking requests and surveys from civil engineers for all lots based on construction trench schedule
• Coordinate with the consultants (architect, engineering, soils, etc.) for a timely and complete building plan package submission
• Distribute updated documentation on specs, sold specs and new construction regarding mark up plans with changes, selections verified to the Construction Department and subcontractors
• Distribute construction documents to the Purchasing Department, the Marketing Department and the Construction Department
• Maintain plan repository and other building documents in the Network drive, SharePoint and Vendor Extranet
• Support the Construction Department performing administrative duties
• Assist in updating and maintaining the construction status for the Homes in Progress report
• Inform Division Accounting regarding 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

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Zero to one year of related experience and/or training
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to ensure all deadlines are achieved
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with attention to detail
• Possess strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• 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 an 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and peripheral vision
• The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school is preferred
• Experience working in JD Edwards is a plus

Benefits

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