Permit Coordinator; Dallas North

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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 Permit Coordinator
. The right candidate will coordinate all documents required for submitting and obtaining utility and building permits, water taps and impact fees. The role involves communicating and aligning with division departments and external contacts to ensure all deadlines for building plans and permits are completed on time.

• 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 of 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

• 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 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 include close vision and peripheral vision
• The noise level is generally moderate

• 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

• 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

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction

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