Responsibilities

Essential:

• Track all permit applications and approvals.
• Generate Starts with Purchasing, Operations and Sales
• Will have frequent contact with Buyers, Lenders and other external contacts as well as daily interactions with Construction, Finance, Sales, Warranty, Purchasing Operations, Mortgage, and Design in order to facilitate starts and warranty.

Starts:

• Insure accurate tracking of order and received dates on starts log
• Complete check request for permits and taps
• Complete all permit, tap and ACC applications and submit for approval
• Insure timely receipt of permits and ACC approval
• Submit request to Purchasing for Purchase Orders
• Request lot takedown from Land
• Assemble, verify complete and submit pre-start package to field
• Assign builders and complete job starts in BuildPro
• Submit start memo to field
• Develop and maintain relationships with permit, tap and ACC agencies

Associated/Secondary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for a variety of other functions assigned through the Department and the direct supervisor.

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum of Five years of experience in an office support position. Prefer a construction background and experience/knowledge in the homebuilding industry

Technical Skills:

• Good computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Windows Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Proficiency in Math

Interpersonal Skills:

• Good Oral/Written Communication and Interpersonal Skills, ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner Ability to gather information and generate documents with accuracy Daily interactions with Government Agencies, Trade Partners, construction personnel, Sales, Design Center, and employees at all levels of the organization Ability to handle the stress of dealing with various agencies, trades, and react favorably to resolve issues in a positive manner
• Team Player; and demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams

Judgment:

• Must exercise sound judgment Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate results in every aspect of the job Self-starter who takes initiative; must understand both vague and implicit instructions and perform duties under general direction

Mental Abilities:

• Analytical; with the 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

PHYSICAL- ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment:

• Work is generally performed in an office environment

Work Schedule:

• 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 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 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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Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, we’ve built more than 180,000 homes in multiple markets across the country. We believe that every family deserves to live better, smarter and healthier. It’s why we’re setting the new standard in home construction & design and leading the way in energy-efficient homes. For the employees at Meritage Homes that make this all possible, we believe in having the same standards of quality and reward that make for a challenging and enjoyable career.