Production Assistant - Permitting

Drees Homes is a family-owned home builder with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we've cared for our employees and customers— earning recognition as the 19th largest privately owned builder in the country and building a culture of long-tenured employees.

We are proud to be a four-time U.S. Best Managed Company (2022–2025), a distinction sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and to be Great Place to Work® certified for the past four years.

Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability, and success.

Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees operates in twelve metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky), Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, D.C.

Drees Homes, one of the largest privately-owned homebuilders in the nation, is seeking candidates for a Production Assistant - Permitting position in our Raleigh Division. In this position you will perform various administrative tasks to facilitate the flow of timely and accurate information in coordination of the permitting and construction start processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:- Facilitate the permitting process by gathering data and act as the liaison between the company and various municipalities and engineering offices- Providing complete start packages to the Builders- Accurate and efficient processing of paperwork and information to ensure timely construction starts- Updating data in various software programs- Maintain files relating to the permitting process- Maintain weekly status report; Preparation and distribution of various reports- Work closely with the Architecture Department to correct any plan errors and ensuring plan sets are complete

Knowledge and Skills:- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office including Word and Excel- Must be detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task with accuracy- Professional communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of people- Ability to work independently, is self motivated and proactive- Ability to use multiple municipality portals for permitting- Familiarity with building codes, zoning ordinances, and land development processes

Requirements:- High school diploma is required; College degree is a plus- Previous administrative experience- Previous experience in permit coordinator, homebuilding, or municipal land development is preferred- Working knowledge of architectural plans and/or the permitting process a plus

Premier Benefits to Support YOU:We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:- Medical, dental and vision- Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance- Wellness rewards- 401(k) savings plan- Profit Sharing- Paid time off increasing with tenure- Tuition reimbursement- Long and short disability and Parental leave- Employee discount program on the purchase of a Drees Home- Employee Assistance Program and much more!

Join a special team that works together to make Drees a successful company and a rewarding place to work.

Drees offers a competitive pay and benefits package including profit sharing & 401(k) plans.

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Equal Opportunity Employer - Drug Free Workplace

To learn more about Drees Homes, visit our website - www.dreeshomes.com