Starts Coordinator
D. R. Horton, Overland Park, KS, United States
Job Description - Starts Coordinator (2601993)
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. The Coordinator will communicate with division departments and external contacts to ensure all building plans and documents are completed by the established date to secure permits and meet the construction schedule.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Secure timely preparation and submission of building permits through various municipalities based on construction schedule deadlines.
Prepare and submit check requests for permits, water taps and impact fees.
Maintain professional and courteous relationships with municipality departments and staff.
Serve as the designated division contact for permits or other issues and 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 in JD Edwards (JDE) to maintain 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 consultants (architect, engineering, soils, etc.) for timely and complete building plan package submissions.
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, Marketing Department and 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.
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.
Qualifications
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 or oral form or via DRH applications.
Proficiency with MS Office and email.
Ability to sit for majority of an 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.
Experience working in JD Edwards is a plus.
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Life & Disability Insurance
Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits
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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. The Coordinator will communicate with division departments and external contacts to ensure all building plans and documents are completed by the established date to secure permits and meet the construction schedule.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Secure timely preparation and submission of building permits through various municipalities based on construction schedule deadlines.
Prepare and submit check requests for permits, water taps and impact fees.
Maintain professional and courteous relationships with municipality departments and staff.
Serve as the designated division contact for permits or other issues and 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 in JD Edwards (JDE) to maintain 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 consultants (architect, engineering, soils, etc.) for timely and complete building plan package submissions.
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, Marketing Department and 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.
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.
Qualifications
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 or oral form or via DRH applications.
Proficiency with MS Office and email.
Ability to sit for majority of an 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.
Experience working in JD Edwards is a plus.
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Life & Disability Insurance
Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits
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