Job Description

Description

 

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 an Contracts and Closing Manager. The Contracts & Closing Manger plays a critical role by directing and overseeing contracts throughout their lifecycle.  Serves as the liaison between the company and the customer, maintains accurate records and monitors for changes to ensure contract management is a smooth, streamlined process.



 



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




  • Develop and implement procedures and policies

  • Interface with buyers, lenders, escrow agents, sales and all in-house departments to ensure timely closing

  • Reviews and approves sales contract package, monitors progress of loans and audits escrow closings 

  • Establish and maintain relationships by serving as a single point of contact for contractual matters

  • Manage record keeping for all contract-related correspondence and documentation

  • Provide contract-related issue resolution, both internally and externally

  • Prepare and enter required contract journal entries for JDE entry

  • Work with and assist mortgage and title for contract closings as necessary

  • Plan and direct the activities of the Closing Coordinators

  • Organize, plan and head weekly team meeting between the construction department/sales department and mortgage

  • Review and approve HUDs prior to closing

  • Schedule closing dates with buyers and notify all parties involved by phone and/or in writing

  • Track and report status of all loans closing within the current month

  • Prepare documents for closings; ensure deeds and lien waivers are notarized

  • Oversee the ordering, receiving and sending of documents for closings, i.e., soil letters, surveys, keys, etc.

  • Manage the preparation and distribution of plans and specs for FHA closings

  • Direct the review of all contracts for clarity of language pertaining to seller-paid closing costs

  • Facilitates the maintenance of the list of all contracts and their projected month of closing

  • Review and verify the tracking and reporting of all earnest money received and due

  • Supervises reconciliation of Earnest Money Exception Report

  • Track and report potential terminations, enter terminations upon request and prepare check requests if earnest money is to be refunded

  • Monitor processes to simplify and streamline workflows and reduce manual tasks

  • Provide secure record management to serve as an audit trail and evidence that is easily accessible.

  • Maintain complete records on the entire contract administration processes

  • Manage archive process

  • 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 two 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.


 

Qualifications

 

Education and/or Experience




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

  • Three to six years related experience and/or training in real estate sales management or escrow management

  • Strong knowledge of real estate contracts and escrow closing process required

  • Work effectively in high pressure situations

  • Excel in intercommunications and interactions

  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills

  • Ability to meet project objectives within designated constraints

  • 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



 



Preferred Qualifications




  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

  • Working knowledge in JD Edwards helpful

  • Notary Public certificate helpful but not required



 



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



Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder.  #WeBuildPeople2



 



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Job

: Closing 

Primary Location

: Florida-Sarasota 

Organization

: Home Builder 

Schedule

: Full-time 

Job Posting

: Nov 13, 2024, 6:00:00 AM 

Salary

Not Specified

Location

Florida-Sarasota

Job Overview
Job Posted:
1 week ago
Job Expires:
4w 1d
Job Type
Full Time
Education
Any
Experience
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Vacancies
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