Starts & Permits Specialist

Meritage Homes; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay structure

Strong benefits

Flexibility in work-life integration

Team-oriented environment

State-of-the-art technology

Job summary

Meritage Homes is seeking a Starts Coordinator to ensure new home starts occur on schedule. You will coordinate with construction, scheduling, mortgage, design, and municipalities to gather necessary info and keep the starts calendar up to date.

Responsibilities include managing permit status, plot plans, and approvals, while tracking budgets and fees. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years in an office support role; construction/homebuilding exposure is a plus
• Strong computer skills with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Windows experience
• Excellent written and oral communication; professional interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

• Track and manage the starts schedule including permits and lot information
• Request and monitor documents to meet pre-starts milestones
• Review plot plans for accuracy before submission to municipalities
• Monitor permit applications and communicate status to leadership
• Manage maps and cost estimates for permits, utilities, and inspections
• Maintain multiple Excel trackers for sales, plots, permits, costs, and options

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Meritage Homes is seeking a Starts Coordinator to ensure new home starts occur on schedule. You will coordinate with construction, scheduling, mortgage, design, and municipalities to gather necessary info and keep the starts calendar up to date.

Responsibilities include managing permit status, plot plans, and approvals, while tracking budgets and fees. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills in a high-volume environment.