Conroe, TX, USA
3 days ago
Starts 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. 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 schedulePrepare and submit timely check requests for permits, water taps and impact fees Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with municipality departments and staff membersServe as the designated division contact for permits or other issues, respond promptlyMaintain Architectural Review Committee (ARC) and Homeowner Association (HOA) approvals for new home constructionUpdate newly recorded or purchased lots and building permit information into JD Edwards (JDE) to maintain the construction scheduling softwareUpload all building permits to the Vendor Extranet and DRH Network foldersRequest staking requests and surveys from civil engineers for all lots based on construction trench scheduleCoordinate with the consultants (architect, engineering, soils etc.) for a timely and complete building plan package submissionDistribute updated documentation on specs, sold specs and new construction regarding mark up plans with changes, selections verified to the Construction Department and sub-contractorsDistribute construction documents to the Purchasing Department, the Marketing Department and the Construction DepartmentMaintain plan repository and other building documents in the Network drive, SharePoint and Vendor ExtranetSupport the Construction Department performing administrative dutiesAssist in updating and maintaining the construction status for the Homes in Progress reportInform Division Accounting regarding changes in permit fees, utility connection fees and other municipality feesConducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the companyAbility to work overtime

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 schedulePrepare and submit timely check requests for permits, water taps and impact fees Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with municipality departments and staff membersServe as the designated division contact for permits or other issues, respond promptlyMaintain Architectural Review Committee (ARC) and Homeowner Association (HOA) approvals for new home constructionUpdate newly recorded or purchased lots and building permit information into JD Edwards (JDE) to maintain the construction scheduling softwareUpload all building permits to the Vendor Extranet and DRH Network foldersRequest staking requests and surveys from civil engineers for all lots based on construction trench scheduleCoordinate with the consultants (architect, engineering, soils etc.) for a timely and complete building plan package submissionDistribute updated documentation on specs, sold specs and new construction regarding mark up plans with changes, selections verified to the Construction Department and sub-contractorsDistribute construction documents to the Purchasing Department, the Marketing Department and the Construction DepartmentMaintain plan repository and other building documents in the Network drive, SharePoint and Vendor ExtranetSupport the Construction Department performing administrative dutiesAssist in updating and maintaining the construction status for the Homes in Progress reportInform Division Accounting regarding changes in permit fees, utility connection fees and other municipality feesConducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the companyAbility to work overtime

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)Zero to one year of related experience and/or trainingMust have a vehicle and a valid driver’s licenseAbility to work in a fast-paced environment to ensure all deadlines are achievedAbility to manage multiple responsibilities with attention to detailPossess strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applicationsProficiency with MS Office and emailAbility 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 visionThe noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school is preferredExperience working in JD Edwards a plus

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

Medical, Vision and Dental401(K)Employee Stock Purchase PlanFlex Spending AccountsLife InsuranceVacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeople2

Follow us on social media @hortoncareers for an inside look at our company and connect with us on LinkedIn for up to date job listings

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Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)Zero to one year of related experience and/or trainingMust have a vehicle and a valid driver’s licenseAbility to work in a fast-paced environment to ensure all deadlines are achievedAbility to manage multiple responsibilities with attention to detailPossess strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applicationsProficiency with MS Office and emailAbility 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 visionThe noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school is preferredExperience working in JD Edwards a plus

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

Medical, Vision and Dental401(K)Employee Stock Purchase PlanFlex Spending AccountsLife InsuranceVacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeople2

Follow us on social media @hortoncareers for an inside look at our company and connect with us on LinkedIn for up to date job listings

LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

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