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Permit Coordinator - Sarasota Division

D.R. Horton, Sarasota, FL, United States


Company Overview:

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.

Position:

Permit Coordinator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Conduct 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

Benefits

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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