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 homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.  Please visit our website at for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Starts Supervisor. The rught candidate will assist in the management of the Starts staff.  Responsible for coordinating all documents required for submitting and obtaining utility and building permits, water taps and impact fees.  Coordinate with division departments and external contacts to ensure all deadlines for building plans and permits are completed on time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plan and direct the activities of the Starts Coordinators, providing support and assistance when necessary. Train new staff as necessary


• Responsible for securing the timely preparation and submission of building permits through various municipalities based on deadlines from construction trench schedule


• Prepare and submit timely check requests for permits, water taps and impact fees


• Deliver building permit applications to responsible municipality department and pick up when ready


• Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with municipality departments and staff members


• Serve as the designated division contact for permit or other issues and respond promptly


• Maintain Architectural Review Committee (ARC) and Homeowner Association (HOA) approvals for new home construction


• Record newly recorded or purchased lots and building permit information into 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


• Verify signatures on change addendums and selections


• Manage and monitor the complete building plan approval process through various municipalities on assigned communities


• Update documentation on specs, sold specs and new construction regarding mark up plans with changes, selections verified and disperse to the Construction Department and sub-contractors


• Distribute construction documents to the Purchasing department, the Marketing department and the Construction department


• Document and process all plan revisions and coordinate time-frame requirements to consultants


• Scan all approved building plans


• Maintain plan repository and other building documents into Network drive, SharePoint and Vendor Extranet


• Assist in updating and maintaining the construction status of all homes in progress


• Support the Construction Department performing administrative duties


• Inform division accounting changes in permit fees, utility connection fees and other municipality fees


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to ensure all deadlines are achieved


• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Supervisory Responsibilities                                              

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

Education and/or Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school


• Two years related experience and/or training


• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license


• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH Construction applications


• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge in Acrobat Adobe


• Ability to read and interpret building plans


• Experience working in JDE

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, Vision and Dental


• 401(K)


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Flex Spending Accounts


• Life Insurance


• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

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