Closing Manager; Houston SE

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest home builder 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 home buyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.

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D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Closing Manager for their Closing Department. The right candidate will interface with buyers, lenders, escrow agents, sales and all in-house departments to ensure timely closing. The role will review and approve sales contract package, monitor progress of loans and audit escrow closings.

• Manage and supervise the Closing Coordinators, including interviewing, hiring, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Organize for, plan, and head the weekly team meeting between the Construction and Sales Departments and Mortgage.
• Supervise the ordering, receiving, and sending of documents for closings, i.e., soil letters, surveys, keys, etc.
• Supervise the preparation and distribution of plans and specs for FHA closings, the review of all contracts for clarity of language, the maintenance of the list of all contracts and their projected month of closing, the tracking and reporting of all earnest money received and due, and the reconciliation of the Earnest Money Exception Report.
• Schedule closing dates with buyers and notify all parties involved by phone and/or in writing.
• Prepare documents for closings; notarize deeds and lien waivers.
• Review and approve HUDs prior to closing.
• Track and report status of all loans closing within the current month.
• Track and report potential terminations, enter terminations upon request, and prepare check requests if earnest money is to be refunded.
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company.

Directly manages two or more employees in the Closing Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training employees; planning, assigning, directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Three to five years of related experience and/or training.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.

• Notary Public certificate helpful but not required.
• Tolerance of high-stress situations.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and attention to detail.

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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