Responsibilities

　　We are seeking an enthusiastic self-starter that will support our Operations Department. This will be a hybrid role including Starts Coordinator responsibilities. This position is responsible for ensuring that Specs 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, and municipalities to gather all information required to start homes.

　　Management of the permitting process Coordinate and escalate all warranty inquiries appropriatelyManagement of option programOptions completed prior to lot startProcess and distribute all construction option ordersOrder samples for option programs per communityProcess and price late optionsPrepare Option books for new communitiesLiaison between sales, escrow, purchasing, and execution of option program and maintain margin levels on all optionsStarts process for all homes released for buildingTrack and manage the starts schedule including permit status, lot information and mortgage approvals while maintaining the starts calendarRequest 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 processRequest permit options from Sales team and prepare required permit documentsReview plot plans for accuracy prior to submittal to local municipalitiesContinuous monitoring of submitted permit applications across all communities and communication of permit status to Production Manager, VP of Operations, and Construction ManagersManage consultant preparing detailed community maps of starts, closings, plans and elevationsProvides estimates of permit fees to Finance Department for budgeting purposesManage and ensure payment of all fees relating to permitting, utilities, and re-inspectionsPrepares and processes check requests for permits and Operations DepartmentsTracks review and approval of draft plot plans by Sales and Construction ManagersRevises and updates Division Starts Tracker with sales and permit status etc. in coordination with SCI Manager and VP of OperationsMaintain multiple EXCEL trackers of sales, plots, permits, costs, option selections, etc. status and costsMaintain 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

　　When workload allows:

　　Provide administrative support and serve as back-up in purchasing, construction, and customer service office administration dutiesAssist Purchasing & Construction with indirect budgets, billings/invoices and administrative dutiesAssist customer service department with customer warranty tracking tickets or other required assignmentsMaintain intra-department days-off and vacation schedulesResolves routine and complex inquiries from internal and external sourcesHandles administrative functionsComposes routine correspondence, letters, and memosMaintains master print files for biddingProvides support for Area Managers Special Projects as assigned

　　Qualifications

　　High School diploma required3+ years experience in administrative supportHomebuilding experience preferredGood understanding of the options selections and closing proceduresProficiency in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Hyphen)Good oral and written communication skills Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines Attention to detail

　　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 believe in quality. Meritage Homes is the ENERGY STAR® Partner of The Year in Sustained Excellence for being a leader in protecting the environment and advancing energy efficiency in homebuilding. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as being a part of an organization that helps people live happier, healthier lives. With over 100,000 homes built, Meritage Homes 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 levelAn organization that lives by its core values everydayTeam atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital assetState of the art technology to provide an optimal working environmentA competitive pay structureStrong benefitsFlexibility in work-life integrationTeam-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the companyOpportunity to further your career in a growing national organizationMaintain a competitive drive to be the best

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