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D.R. Horton

Builds and sells single-family homes across the US

Permit Coordinator

Full-Time
$48k - $52k+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Junior, Mid
Associate's
Schaumburg, IL, USA
In Person
Administrative & Executive AssistanceAdministrative Support

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or General Educational Development credential is required.
  • One to three years of related experience and/or training is required.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are required.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines is required.
  • The ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in writing, orally, or through DRH applications is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email is required.
  • The ability to sit for most of an eight-hour workday, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear is required. Close and peripheral vision are also required.
  • The noise level is generally moderate.
  • The ability to work overtime is required.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare and submit plot plans, lot inspections, and building permits through municipalities in accordance with construction deadlines.
  • Prepare and submit check requests and payments for permits, water taps, and impact fees.
  • Maintain professional and courteous relationships with municipal departments and staff.
  • Serve as the designated division contact for permit and other issues and respond promptly.
  • Enter building permit information into JD Edwards to maintain the construction scheduling software.
  • Upload building permits to the Vendor Extranet and DRH Network folders.
  • Monitor building-plan approval processes through municipalities for assigned communities.
  • Distribute construction documents to the Purchasing, Marketing, and Construction departments.
  • Document and process plan revisions and coordinate required timeframes with consultants.
  • Scan approved permitting information.
  • Support the Construction Department by performing administrative duties.
  • Inform the Division Accounting Department of changes in permit fees, utility connection fees, and other municipal fees.
  • Conduct business professionally and ethically to serve customers and support company goodwill and profitability.
Desired Qualifications
  • An associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school is preferred.
  • The ability to read and interpret building plans is a plus.
  • Experience working in JD Edwards is a plus.

About the company

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D.R. Horton

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D.R. Horton builds and sells single-family homes, townhomes and condominiums across the United States, mostly for first-time and move-up buyers. Most revenue comes from selling homes it builds on land it buys or controls through purchase contracts, with local divisions managing land, construction and sales. Its own mortgage lender, DHI Mortgage, and its title agency earn fees by financing and closing many of those purchases. The company also builds single-family and multifamily rental communities and sells them to investors once they are leased, adding a second home-sales channel. It was founded in 1978 in Texas and is headquartered in Arlington, Texas.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Fort Worth, Texas

Founded

1978

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What believers are saying

  • Profits support job stability: Horton earned $904.9 million in the June 2026 quarter on $9.2 billion revenue.
  • Work is lined up: Horton's sales backlog rose 14% to 15,983 homes worth $6.2 billion by June 2026.
  • Staff get a path to ownership: Horton's careers page lists an employee stock purchase program and paid parental leave.

What critics are saying

  • Horton pays down buyers' rates: its lender's backlog buyers held 4.9% mortgages versus a 6.5% market in June 2026.
  • Expect cost pressure: Horton's home sales gross margin fell to 20.7% from 21.8% in the June 2026 quarter.
  • More buyers are backing out: Horton's cancellation rate rose to 20% in the June 2026 quarter from 17%.

What makes D.R. Horton unique

  • Horton controls a public lot developer: it holds a majority stake in Forestar, which prepares residential lots for builders.
  • Horton is built for first-time buyers: 65% of its lender's June 2026 quarter closings went to them.
  • Horton covers every price tier: Express Homes serves entry-level buyers, Emerald Homes luxury buyers and Freedom Homes those 55+.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(K)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

11%
Leandro Gularte
Oct 26th, 2026
County approves 104-home D.R. Horton subdivision in Zellwood.

County approves 104-home D.R. Horton subdivision in Zellwood. Arlington, Texas-based homebuilder D.R. Horton is advancing the 104-home Terra Bona subdivision in Zellwood, where it paid $6.275 million for the property last year and now has approved subdivision construction plans. The latest revisions came before Orange County's Development Review Committee on Oct. 21 to align the subdivision plan with those construction plans and a separately approved landscape deviation. The 121.84-acre property is west of Round Lake Road and south of Sadler Road, near Lake Minore and Zellwood Elementary School. It lies within the Zellwood Rural Settlement in unincorporated Orange County. Horton acquired the property in May 2025. The county's current application identifies the homebuilder as the owner, with engineer Robert Paymayesh of PE Group LLC continuing to represent the project. That answers a question left open when Paymayesh revived plans for Terra Bona five years ago. In October 2021, the engineer was working to secure permits for a redesigned subdivision that would cluster homes and preserve trees. The property was then owned by Round Lake Trust LLC, an entity registered to Paymayesh, and no developer or homebuilder had been selected. County commissioners had approved 104 single-family homes in 2016. The preliminary subdivision plan was most recently approved in 2022, and the project also received a conservation area impact permit that April. Most of the lots are a third of an acre, though eight lakefront lots are all over an acre. The latest request keeps the approved home count and density. It updates utility extensions, adds a wall at the end of a cul-de-sac and wall easements on two lots, and revises the tree plan to reflect changes in grading. Other changes shown on the plans include a revised entrance with a median and right-of-way dedication along Round Lake Road. The subdivision would connect to the city of Apopka's water and sewer systems. During the brief committee discussion, the revisions were described as minor enough to be considered a non-substantial change, which would avoid another review by county commissioners. The discussion also addressed the relationship between the subdivision plan and the separately approved landscape deviation. Open space remains a major part of the layout. The current plan designates 53.6% of the site as open space, above the 50% minimum, and includes a tot lot. Nationally, D.R. Horton closed 61,287 homes in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 through June 30, roughly flat from a year earlier, while net income fell 20% to $2.1 billion. "Affordability constraints and cautious consumer sentiment continue to impact new home demand," Executive Chairman David Auld said in Horton's July 21 earnings release. He said sales incentives were expected to remain elevated through the fiscal fourth quarter. Horton is scheduled to release its full-year results Oct. 29. Have a tip about Central Florida development? Contact me at [email protected] or (407) 420-5246. Follow GrowthSpotter on Facebook and LinkedIn. Ready to make your next move? If this was helpful, let's talk about how it applies to your situation - no pressure, just honest guidance.

Newswire
Oct 22nd, 2026
Altama introduces four distinct home collections in Brunswick.

Altama introduces four distinct home collections in Brunswick. New master-planned community offers duet villas, front-entry homes and rear-entry designs for a variety of lifestyles; D.R. Horton recognizes HIC Land, Thomas & Hutton, Vallencourt Construction and Atlanta Gas Light for their contributions BRUNSWICK, Ga., October 22, 2026 (Newswire.com) - D.R. Horton's Hilton Head-Savannah Division is introducing four distinct home collections at Altama, a new master-planned community in Brunswick now selling from the high-$200s. Designed to offer homebuyers greater choice in home style, layout and included features, Altama brings a range of options together within one connected community. The Haven, Heritage, Manor and Reserve collections include duet villas, 30-foot and 40-foot front-entry homes, and 30-foot rear-entry homes. Together, the four collections offer 17 floor plans for buyers at different stages of life and with a range of design preferences. "Altama was thoughtfully planned to give buyers more ways to find a home that fits how they live," said Sean Ware, Division President of D.R. Horton's Hilton Head-Savannah Division. "From low-maintenance duet villas to spacious front-entry homes and design-forward rear-entry plans, each collection offers its own distinctive homebuying experience within one connected community." The Haven Collection features duet villas with Classic-level included features and a straightforward selection process. The Heritage Collection offers 30-foot front-entry homes, while the Manor Collection features 40-foot front-entry designs. Both provide Signature-level included features with curated interior selections. The Reserve Collection offers 30-foot rear-entry homes with Premier-level included features, elevated finishes and additional design flexibility. All four collections are designed to make the homebuying experience easier to understand by clearly defining included features, available selections and plan-specific options. Altama is also a natural-gas community, with homes featuring a tankless water heater, gas range and furnace. Features, options, pricing and availability vary by collection and floorplan. The public will have an opportunity to experience Altama's home designs during the community's Grand Opening on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 226 Tupelo Honey Road in Brunswick. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Guests may tour five professionally designed model homes featuring furnishings and décor from Wayfair. The shoppable model home experience allows visitors to view the featured pieces in person and purchase selections for their own homes. The celebration will also include live music, food catered by The Porch, raffle prizes and giveaways. D.R. Horton also recognizes HIC Land, Thomas & Hutton, Vallencourt Construction and Atlanta Gas Light for their expertise and contributions to the development of Altama. "We appreciate the collaboration and expertise these organizations have brought to Altama," said Sean Ware. "Their contributions have helped us reach this important milestone, and we look forward to celebrating the community's opening with them and the greater Brunswick area." Homebuyers can view available homes or request a private community tour by visiting the Altama Community Page or calling 912-491-2900. About Altama Altama is a premier master-planned community located near I-95's Exit 42 in Brunswick, Georgia. The community will offer a variety of home designs and an extensive collection of planned amenities supporting recreation, wellness and connection. Future commercial development near its signature entrance is expected to add further convenience as Altama grows. About D.R. Horton D.R. Horton, "America's Builder," has been building families beautiful homes in desirable locations for 47 years. America's largest homebuilder by volume since 2002, D.R. Horton has built more than 1,200,000 homes with quality, functionality, value and style in mind. For more information about D.R. Horton's Hilton Head/Savannah Division, please call (912) 670-6644 or visit www.DRHorton.com/georgia/brunswick. Home and community information including pricing, included features, terms, availability and amenities are subject to change and prior sale at any time without notice or obligation. Food and refreshments available while supply lasts. The Porch is not a sponsor of this event or an affiliate of D.R. Horton. To enter giveaway, must be 18 years or old, visit the Altama community during the Grand Opening on 10/29/2026 between 11:00am and 1:45pm and fill out a registration form. Limit one entry per person. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR TO WIN. Odds of winning depend on total number of entries received. Drawing not available for brokers/agents or D.R. Horton Employees. The random drawing from all entries received to select the two (2) winners will take place at 1:45pm on 10/29/2026. Need not be present to win. The prize includes two (2) $100 Visa(R) gift cards. Limit one prize per person. Visa(R) is not a sponsor of this event or an affiliate of D.R. Horton. Void where prohibited. Must be a legal resident of Georgia to win. Terms & conditions apply. No cash value. The total retail value of all prizes is $200. Winner is responsible for any taxes as they may relate to prizes won. The gift card will be mailed to each winner. D.R. Horton reserves the right to award a substitute prize of equal value. Official rules are available in the sales office. D.R. Horton is an equal housing opportunity builder. (C) 2026. D.R. Horton, Inc. All rights reserved. Media Contact Samantha Fowler Marketing Manager D.R. Horton Hilton Head-Savannah Division [email protected] 843.929.6468

PR Newswire
Oct 13th, 2026
D.R. Horton signs multi-year deal with Promise Robotics for 1,250+ robot-built homes

Promise Robotics has signed a multi-year agreement with D.R. Horton, America's largest homebuilder by volume. D.R. Horton will use the company's Factory-as-a-Service (FaaS) platform to support production of more than 1,250 homes, making it the first major US homebuilder to do so. FaaS turns existing home designs into a coordinated process that spans robotic manufacturing, factory operations, and onsite installation. Builders get automated production capacity without building or running their own factories. "Homebuilding has long lacked the production infrastructure needed to scale," said Ramtin Attar, chief executive officer and co-founder of Promise Robotics. The Phoenix-based company is expanding its US manufacturing network. D.R. Horton aims to improve cycle times, increase capacity, and make its operations more predictable.

BetaKit
Oct 13th, 2026
Promise Robotics strikes deal to supply largest US homebuilder DR Horton.

Promise Robotics strikes deal to supply largest US homebuilder DR Horton. Toronto AI homebuilding startup to open its third factory in Phoenix, Arizona. Toronto-based construction tech startup Promise Robotics is ready to grow south of the border after landing its first United States (US) customer: DR Horton, the nation's largest homebuilder in terms of volume. Through the multi-year commercial agreement, DR Horton will leverage Promise's tech and "factory-as-a-service" capabilities to support the production of more than 1,250 largely single-story, single-family homes for buyers in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Promise co-founder and CEO Ramtin Attar told BetaKit in an interview that a deal like this "requires quite a bit of trust." He said the deal emphasizes the power of the startup's platform, which aims to help developers build homes faster and more cheaply than traditional construction methods. "That a company at that scale is able to look at what we have done and say, 'We're ready to work with you,' that, to me, is very significant," Attar added. Promise announced the deal today, also revealing it intends to open a 16,000-square-foot factory in Phoenix. There, its AI-powered robots will assemble the components necessary to construct these houses in what marks the start of its broader US expansion. "This is our go-to-market facility in [the] US," Attar said. The hub, which will be Promise's first outside of Canada and the company's third of its kind after Calgary and Edmonton, is expected to begin manufacturing in early 2027. "I was actually talking to an investor the other day who said, 'I really love your odds. If you can build in the frost in Calgary, Phoenix is going to be pretty darn simple,' and that's exactly the case," Attar said. While the US housing market is very different from Canada's, Attar said it faces similar challenges, from labour shortages to rising costs, and pressure to build more homes faster. Promise uses AI to interpret existing home designs, generate production plans and robotic instructions, orchestrate manufacturing, and connect that production with site installation as part of one integrated platform. The company equips off-the-shelf robots with its own tooling and software to produce everything from repeatable modular housing to custom builds. "We are continuously focused on improving cycle times, increasing production capacity, and bringing greater consistency and predictability to our operations," DR Horton senior vice president of strategic innovation Brad Conlon said in a statement. "Promise Robotics' integrated platform gives us a new capability to support those goals." Attar claimed Promise, which is now contracted to build just over 2,500 homes for several different homebuilders, has completed over 200 builds to date for a group that includes Brookfield, Hopewell, and Mattamy. "These are real market homes that people are living in," the Autodesk alumnus said. Promise's factories are currently capable of producing many of the core components that make a house, from the interior and exterior walls to the flooring, stairs, and roof. The 80-person startup is working to add heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, and plumbing, followed by drywall, insulation, and more over time as it looks to grow to 100 employees by the end of 2026. Feature image courtesy Promise Robotics.

France Media
Sep 30th, 2026
D.R. Horton divests of 260-unit Ascend at Black Canyon multifamily Property in Phoenix.

D.R. Horton divests of 260-unit Ascend at Black Canyon multifamily Property in Phoenix. September 30, 2026 PHOENIX - D.R. Horton has completed the disposition of Ascend at Black Canyon, an apartment community in Phoenix, to Millburn & Co. for $58.7 million, or $225,769 per unit. Steve Gebing and Cliff David of Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Milichap, represented the seller and procured the buyer in the transaction. Built on 10 acres in 2024, Ascend at Black Canyon is a controlled-access community with 260 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with stainless steel appliances, washers/dryers, smart-home technology, dual-pane windows and private patios or balconies. Community amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center, two dog parks and a pet washing station.