What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator- Administrative position at David Weekley Homes?
David Weekley Homes is seeking to add an enthusiastic Project Coordinator to our Charleston team. Project Coordinators provide administrative support to the operations team-including Sales, Builders, Warranty and Project Managers-for designated new home communities.
This key position contributes significantly to the project's organization and efficiency. The successful candidate must possess a strong work ethic, great communication skills, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities. Experience in residential home building is highly preferred, and experience with permitting process is a plus!
Job Responsibilities:
- Process sales contracts
- Manage/apply for building and stormwater permits and deal with local municipalities
- Document, track and report out all building permit and start activities
- Assist in facilitating dialogue and reports between the main office and construction as it pertains to starts, plot plans, permits, water meters, and all other supporting documents
- Assist with minimizing and identifying plot plan and permitting issues with daily updates of discrepancies and cycle time changes
- Facilitate the hiring process
- Coordinate meetings and team events
- Maintain accurate electronic files for each home
- Process post-closing items
- Pay invoices and utility bills
- Order supplies
- Prepare reports
- Additional support as needed
Qualifications:
- Previous construction and/or home building experience and experience with the permitting process is preferred
- Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as a member of a dynamic team
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Exposure to JD Edwards beneficial, but not required.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills to accomplish task in a time-sensitive environment
- Strong follow-up and organizational skills
- High attention to detail and ability to deal effectively with numerous interruptions
- Drive to get results from vendors, subcontractors, and management and a lack of phone reluctance
- Prior experience in residential home building and/or the permitting processes is a plus
- Strong customer service skills
David Weekley Homes is the largest private home builder in the US, operating since 1976, now in 19 cities. We offer a unique working Culture, which earns us accolades like making FORTUNE’S "100 Best Companies to Work For" list 16 times. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes:
- Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k and discretionary 8% match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Profit Sharing
- Vacation, Holidays & PTO
- New Home Discount for Team Member & Family
- Team Member Product Discount
- College Scholarship Program
- Community Outreach
- And More!
