D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder 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 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 right candidate is responsible for coordinating all documents required for submitting and obtaining utility and building permits.  Oversee the coordination with division departments and external contacts to ensure all building plans and documents are completed by the established date to secure permits to meet the construction schedule.  Assist in the management of the Starts staff. 

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, 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


• Ensure the preparation and submittal for check requests for permits, water taps, and impact fees are done on a timely basis


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


• Serve as the designated division contact for permits or other issues, respond promptly


• Verify the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) and Homeowner Association (HOA) approvals for new home construction are maintained and current


• Ensure the newly recorded or purchased lots and building permit information are accurately entered into JD Edwards (JDE) to maintain the construction scheduling software


• Verify all building permits are uploaded to the Vendor Extranet and DRH Network folders


• Promote the coordination with the consultants (architect, engineering, soils etc.) for a timely and complete building plan package submission


• Verify signatures on change addendums and selections


• Ensure the distribution of updated documentation on specs, sold specs and new construction regarding mark up plans with changes, selections verified and dispersed to the Construction Department and sub-contractors


• Oversee the distribution of current construction documents to the Purchasing Department, the Marketing Department and the Construction Department


• Verify the plan repository and other building documents stored in the Network drive, SharePoint and Vendor Extranet are current


• Oversee the updating and maintaining the construction status for the Homes in Progress report


• Support the Construction Department performing administrative duties


• Inform Division Accounting regarding changes in permit fees, utility connection fees and other municipality fees


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


• Ability to work overtime

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises 1 employee

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)


• Two years related experience and/or training


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


• Ability to focus under pressure and comfortable meeting tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail


• Possess strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills


• 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 by this job include close vision and peripheral vision


• The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

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


• Ability to read and interpret building plans a plus


• Experience working in JD Edwards (JDE) a plus

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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