Forward Planner

Job Description - Forward Planner (2404428)

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

Description

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 www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Forward Planner. The right candidate will be responsible for the overall progress and planning of projects, approval of plans, and procurement of necessary permits for construction.

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

• Lead, manage, and direct consultants in the design and development of improvement, final plat, landscape, and dry utility plans.
• Submit plans to city and county agencies for approval and permit processing.
• Develop and maintain entitlement schedule and budget.
• Manage consultant contracts and approve invoices.
• Provide lot exhibits, community information statements, CC&Rs, and easement disclosure, etc. to the Sales Department for purchases and sales documentation.
• Coordinate with outside legal counsel to draft CC&R’s, disclosures, and Sales and HOA documents.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the development team and various governmental agencies and departments.
• Conduct 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 Operations 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 five years of related experience and / or training.
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read architectural and engineering plans.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form or via DRH applications.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred.
• Creative thinking and attention to detail.

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.

Annual Salary $100,000 - $110,000 (DOE) plus bonus!

We offer an excellent benefits package including :

• Medical, Vision, and Dental.
• 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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