Construction Coordinator

Overview

D.R. Horton, Inc. is the largest home builder in the U.S. founded in 1978. The company constructs and sells homes for entry-level and first-time move-up markets and provides mortgage financing and title services through its subsidiaries. For more information, visit

• 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 subcontractors
• 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 an 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and peripheral vision
• The noise level is generally moderate

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

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits