Starts Coordinator

Starts Coordinator Ashton Woods is more than just a home builder. From the sale of our first home in 1989 to recently being named Builder of the Year by Builder Magazine, our focus has always been on blazing new trails and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in homebuilding. Ashton Woods, the #1 private home builder in the United States, markets its homes through its two award-winning brands, Ashton Woods and Starlight Homes. The Ashton Woods brand is known for designing thoughtfully curated, inspired homes for people who love design. The Starlight Homes brand builds homes specifically for first-time homebuyers, offering affordable homes with well-executed designs and quality finishes for buyers looking to make the dream of home ownership a reality. The company's commitment to innovation and continually evolving to meet the needs of the market is a key reason we are one of the most celebrated home builders in the nation, winning hundreds of national and local industry awards in product and community design, architecture, merchandising, sales, marketing, and customer service. We believe that what we accomplish together is greater than what we deliver individually. Our team members have inspired the shared values we embrace in all decisions and actions: Unwavering Integrity, Trail Blazing, Bold Action, Collective Compassion, and Unconditional Respect. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Ashton Woods sells new homes in Atlanta, Austin, Charleston, Dallas, Houston, Myrtle Beach, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, San Antonio, and Tampa. The Starts Coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring that all necessary permits and licenses are obtained efficiently and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. You will be responsible for coordinating the permitting process, liaising with regulatory agencies, and facilitating communication between various stakeholders to guarantee smooth and timely project execution. Responsibilities Reviewing Applications: Evaluating land disturbance, construction, and development permit applications for completeness and compliance with regulations. Providing Information: Offering guidance on zoning, building, land use, and other development-related regulations. Tracking Permits: Monitoring permit status. Coordinate plan changes, expired permits, truss engineering tracking and permit rejections. Processing Permits: Receiving applications, conducting pre-application meetings, and routing applications to the appropriate review teams. Compliance: Reviewing plans and documents for compliance with codes and standards. Project Coordination: Collaborate with project managers and other relevant stakeholders to understand permit requirements for each project. Develop and maintain a comprehensive schedule for permit submissions and approvals. Alert project teams to potential permitting issues and propose solutions. Communication: Serving as a point of contact for applicants, developers, engineers, and the public regarding permit requirements. Driving to and meeting with municipalities permitting departments. Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate and organized records of all permits, licenses, and related documentation. Ensure that all permits follow applicable laws and regulations. Provide support during inspections to verify compliance with permit conditions. Policy and Regulation Monitoring: Stay informed about changes in regulations and policies that may impact the permitting process. Update internal teams on any new requirements or regulations affecting permits. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications At least 2 years of experience in permitting administration, customer service, administrative work, and/or building construction, or related. Experience with Excel, Word, E-mail, and other computer programs. Experience working with plans examiners with municipalities preferred. Experience interacting with engineers, architects, and subcontractors preferred. Experience with zoning, building, and land use regulations preferred. Ashton Woods