Land Development Field Assistant

Schaumburg, Illinois


Employer: DR Horton
Industry: Land
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Land Development Field Assistantfor their Land Department. The right candidate will assist the Land Development Project Manager (LDPM) and the HOA Manager in all aspects of management of installation and maintenance of entry and subdivision landscaping, model home areas, parks, and other amenities with particular concentration in managing at the detail level. Assist Land Development Project Managers and other team members in managing outside vendors and other contractors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Meet with jurisdictional officials including city and county staff members and inspectors to assist in directing the installation of landscaping, hardscaping, irrigation systems, signage, parks, and amenities
  • Assist the LDPM in the management of the entire process of on-the-ground, model home landscaping, parks, and amenities construction
  • Assist in managing the bid and award process and the installation of infrastructure
  • Assist the LDPM in on-going site issues requiring interface with homebuilding superintendents as applies to landscaping and hardscaping improvements and maintenance
  • Assure compliance with all local, state and national codes, ordinances, and regulations
  • Interface with other departments to ensure constant communications regarding timing, design elements, access, and other landscaping and common area hardscape improvements
  • Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company


Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

  • Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
  • Three to five years of related experience with landscaping, irrigation systems, and hardscape installation and maintenance
  • Must have a vehicle and a valid driver's license
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
  • Proficiency with MS Office and email


Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and attention to detail
  • Bilingual preferred


Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

  • Medical, Vision and Dental
  • 401(K)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flex Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays


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Created: 2024-09-18
Reference: 2405383
Country: United States
State: Illinois
City: Schaumburg


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