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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.  Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Starts Coordinator. The right candidate will coordinate all documents required for submitting and obtaining utility and building permits.  Communicate with division departments and external contacts to ensure all building plans and documents are completed by the established date to secure permits to meet the construction schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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 sub-contractors
• 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

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 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 is preferred
• Experience working in JD Edwards a plus

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

       Medical, Dental and Vision

       401(K)

       Employee Stock Purchase Plan

       Flex Spending Accounts

       Life & Disability Insurance

       Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

       Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

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