Pre-Construction Starts Coordinator

Summary

DSW Homes is seeking an experienced, reliable and results-oriented Precon Starts Coordinator to augment its growing company. The Precon Starts Coordinator reports to the Precon Starts Manager. Candidate should be self-motivated, detail oriented, able to multi-task with advanced problem-solving techniques, proficient in communication skills with timely follow up, uphold high value for customer service relationships and exemplify integrity, passion, and professionalism. If you excel at problem solving and enjoy working with others, we welcome your application.

Job Functions

• Interact professionally with co-workers, suppliers, subcontractors and customers in States that DSW is working.

• Expedite all preconstruction activities including:

• Communication with the homeowner throughout the preconstruction process

• Schedule Site walks with homeowner and field offices

• Perform QC Review of Site Walk Documents and capture scope revisions

• Review plans and scopes of work for structural and any other revisions as may be needed

• Submit RFI’s to engineers

• Order Elevation Certificates, surveys, site plans

• Research HOA and Jurisdictional Building permit requirements

• Submit building permit applications

• Arrange for storage facilities and schedule homeowner moveout and utility disconnects

• Update preconstruction schedules on Internet based software.

• Maintain constant communication with field offices

• Maintain electronic file management according to system policy

• Record and track delays as per specific contract requirements

• Work independently and within a team environment on special projects as needed.

Education and Skill Requirements

• College education is preferred but not required

• Previous experience in residential construction is preferred but not required

• Disaster Recovery experience a plus

• 1-3 years’ experience in a professional office setting expediting permits within cities and counties located in Texas, California, North Carolina, South Carolina and/or Florida is a plus

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Must be attentive to details and willing to learn

• Microsoft Office skills, with an ability to become familiar with firm-specific programs and software

• Ability to meet all assigned deadlines

• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality

• Flexible and able to accommodate changing priorities and directions

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

DSW offers a competitive compensation package with employer paid health insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays.