Starts/Permits Coordinator

First Home Texas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

First Home Texas is seeking a Starts/Permits Coordinator to manage permit processes, packages, and liaise with authorities in Dallas. You will track multiple applications, ensure deadlines, and keep detailed records to support project compliance and approvals.

The role requires 2+ years in an administrative or permitting setting, preferably with a home builder, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe tools. A proactive, trustworthy candidate is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in an administrative or permitting role.
• Experience with a home builder is a plus.
• Self-starter with a sense of urgency; willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• Must be reliable and trustworthy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, or related programs.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating starts and permits processes for projects.
• Prepare detailed permit packages and submit them to agencies.
• Serve as the main contact between the company and authorities.
• Maintain tracking systems to monitor multiple permit applications and deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, zoning laws, and regulations.
• Address review issues and coordinate plan revisions to obtain approvals.
• Estimate and process payments for permit, utility, and inspection fees.

Skills

Permit coordination

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

Job description

Position Summary
The Starts/Permits Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the starts and permits processes for the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Preparing detailed permit application packages and submitting them to relevant municipal, county, state, and federal agencies.
Acting as the primary point of contact between the company and external authorities having jurisdiction such as building and public works departments.
Maintaining comprehensive tracking systems and databases to monitor the status of multiple permit applications simultaneously, providing updates to internal teams, and ensuring deadlines are met.
Ensuring all projects and permit applications comply with applicable building codes, zoning laws, and other regulations. This also involves organizing and maintaining accurate records of all permits, licenses, and inspections.
Addressing issues identified during the review process, and coordinating necessary revisions to plans or applications to secure approval.
Estimating and processing check requests and payments for all permit application, utility, and re-inspection fees.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
2 years or more experience in an administrative or permitting role.
Experience with a home builder is a plus.
Be self-starter with a sense of urgency, and a willingness to work overtime when necessary.
Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, or related programs.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidential and meticulous records.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands and Work Environment
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Note:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.