About this opportunity
Meritage Homes lists this Starts Coordinator opportunity in coppell, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Responsibilities
The Starts Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that new home sales are started in a timely manner to meet division and corporate cycle time goals while managing starts schedule. This position will work with construction, centralized scheduling, mortgage, design studio and municipalities to gather all information required to start homes.
Track and manage the starts schedule including permit status, lot information, while maintaining the starts calendar.
Request, completed documents as needed and monitor pre-starts cycle time milestones, plot plan applications and requirements, municipal applications and any other requirements needed to complete the start process.
Request permit options from Sales team and prepare required permit documents.
Review plot plans for accuracy prior to submittal to local municipalities
Continuous monitoring of submitted permit applications across all communities and communication of permit status to Production Manager, VP of Operations, and Construction Managers
Manage consultant preparing detailed community maps of starts, closings, plans and elevations
Provides estimates of permit fees to Finance Department for budgeting purposes
Manage and ensure payment of all fees relating to permitting, utilities, and re-inspections
Prepares and processes check requests for permits, Forward Planning, and Operations Departments
Tracks review and approval of draft plot plans by Sales and Construction Managers
Revises and updates Division Starts Tracker with sales and permit status
Maintain multiple EXCEL trackers of sales, plots, permits, costs, option selections, etc. status and costs
Maintain communication with multiple departments concerning status of start, and items needed to complete packages and upload pertinent information to BuildPro including communicating to trades when information is available
Qualifications
Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in an office support position. Prefer a construction background and experience/knowledge in the homebuilding industry
Strong computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Windows Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Good Oral/Written Communication and Interpersonal Skills, ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner
Ability to give, receive, analyze information, and interpret complex issues in order to determine the root problem and make effective decisions to bring the issue to a successful conclusion Highly organized and flexible; with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines, often with frequent interruptions and changing circumstances, in a high-volume fast-paced work environment
Daily interactions with Trade Partners, construction personnel, Sales, Municipalities, and employees at all levels of the organization
Ability to handle the stress of dealing with trades, and react favorably to resolve issues in a positive manner
Team Player; and demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams
Work is generally performed in an office environment
Work is generally performed during what is considered to be normal business hours, however the job may require extended hours and weekends to meet business needs
Overview
Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you! From the homes we build to the careers we offer, we are focused on delivering a Life.Built.Better.. Meritage is committed to building energy-efficient and affordable entry-level and first move-up homes across the US. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as bringing their authentic self every day to be part of an inclusive organization. Meritage was certified a Great Place To Work for a fourth year in a row. Meritage has delivered over 210,000 homes in its 41-year history, and has a reputation for its distinctive style, quality construction, and award-winning customer experience. Meritage is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas.
When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including:
A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level
An organization that lives by its core values everyday
Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset
State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
A competitive pay structure
Strong benefits
Flexibility in work-life integration
Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization
Maintain a competitive drive to be the best
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Who can apply
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