Starts Coordinator

Company Overview

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the United States, was founded in 1978 and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. The company constructs and sells high‑quality homes primarily for entry‑level and first‑time move‑up markets, and also provides mortgage financing and title services through its subsidiaries. More information is available at www.drhorton.com.

Role Overview

The Starts Coordinator will coordinate all documents required for submitting and obtaining utility and building permits. This role communicates with division departments and external contacts to ensure building plans and documents are completed by established dates, securing permits that align with the construction schedule.

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, courteous relationships with municipal departments and staff.
• Serve as the designated division contact for permits or related 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 support construction scheduling.
• Upload all building permits to the Vendor Extranet and DRH Network folders.
• Request staking and surveys from civil engineers for all lots based on the construction trench schedule.
• Coordinate with consultants (architect, engineering, soils, etc.) to ensure timely, complete building‑plan package submissions.
• Distribute updated specifications, sold specs, and new‑construction markup plans to the Construction Department and subcontractors.
• Distribute construction documents to the Purchasing, Marketing, and Construction Departments.
• Maintain plan repositories and other building documents in the Network drive, SharePoint, and Vendor Extranet.
• Support the Construction Department with administrative duties.
• Assist in updating and maintaining the construction status for the “Homes in Progress” report.
• Inform Division Accounting of changes in permit fees, utility connection fees, and other municipal fees.
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and enhance company goodwill and profit.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Zero to one year of related experience or training.
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions, including those delivered via DRH applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email.
• Physical ability to sit for the majority of an 8‑hour workday and use hands and fingers; vision requirements include close and peripheral vision.
• Preferred: Associate degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school.
• Preferred: Experience working with JD Edwards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, personal time, and company holidays.
• Multiple voluntary and company‑provided benefits.