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Forward Planner

D.R. Horton
Washington-Kirkland Posted Oct 9, 2026
USD 105,000 - 125,000 / year

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Forward Planner

Forward Planner - 2605321

Description

  • 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 for more information.

  • D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Forward Planner - WA. The right candidate is responsible for the overall progress and planning of projects, approval of plans, and procurement of necessary permits for construction.

  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Lead, manage, and direct consultants in design and development of improvement, final plat, landscape and dry utility plans

  • Submit plans to city and county agencies for approval and permit processing

  • Develop and maintain entitlement schedule and budget

  • Manage consultant contracts and approve invoices

  • Provide lot exhibits, community information statements, CC&Rs and easement disclosure, etc. to Sales Department for purchases and sales documentation

  • Coordinate with outside legal counsel to draft CC&R’s, disclosures, and Sales and HOA documents

  • Serve as the primary liaison between the development team and various governmental agencies and departments

  • Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

  • Able to travel overnight

  • Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Supervises 2 or more employees

Qualifications

  • Education and/or Experience

  • Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school

  • Three to five years of related experience and/or training

  • Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license

  • Ability to read architectural and engineering plans

  • 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

  • Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

  • The noise level is generally moderate

  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred

  • Strong communication skills

  • Creative thinking and attention to detail

  • Annual Salary $105,000 - $125,000 plus bonus potential!

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, Dental and Vision insurance

  • 401(K)

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Flex Spending Accounts

  • Life & Disability Insurance

  • 6.67 hrs Vacation/month Personal Holidays depending on Hire Date:

  • Jan 1-Jun 30: 2 days

  • July 1-Sept 30: 1 day

  • Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

  • Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. WeBuildPeopleToo

  • Job

  • Land

  • Primary Location

  • Washington-Kirkland

  • Organization

  • Home Builder

  • Schedule

  • Full-time

  • Job Posting

  • Oct 9, 2026, 12:11:15 PM

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