Permit Coordinator-WA

About the role

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., founded in 1978 and publicly traded on the NYSE, constructs and sells high‑quality homes for entry‑level and first‑time move‑up markets, and provides mortgage financing and title services through its subsidiaries. The company is seeking a Permit Coordinator‑WA to coordinate documents for utility and building permits, water taps, and impact fees, liaising with division departments and external contacts to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit plot plans, lot inspections, and building permits to municipalities per construction deadlines
• Prepare and submit check requests and payments for permits, water taps, and impact fees
• Maintain professional relationships with municipality departments and staff
• Serve as the division contact for permit‑related issues and respond promptly
• Record building permit information in JD Edwards (JDE) to maintain construction scheduling software
• Upload building permits to the Vendor Extranet and DRH Network folders
• Monitor the complete building plan approval process through various municipalities for assigned communities
• Distribute construction documents to Purchasing, Marketing, and Construction departments
• Document and process plan revisions, coordinating time‑frame requirements with 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 business professionally and ethically to serve customers and increase company goodwill and profit
• Ability to work overtime

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• One to three years of 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 meet deadlines
• 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: close vision and peripheral vision
• Noise level generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from a 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 insurance
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• 6.67 hrs Vacation/month
• Personal Holidays depending on Hire Date: Jan 1‑Jun 30: 2 days; July 1‑Sept 30: 1 day
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

Pay

Salary D.O.E ranging from $51,950 to $61,950 plus bonus potential.