Permit Coordinator

Permit Coordinator

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. D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a 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 include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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

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

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 oral form or via DRH applications Proficiency with MS Office and email Ability to sit for majority of 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