Permit/Starts Coordinator - Empire Homes

Your Impact at Empire The Permit/Starts Coordinator is responsible for managing the permitting and home start process to ensure accurate, timely progression from pre-construction to build commencement. This role works closely with internal teams, municipalities, and trade partners to secure approvals, maintain compliance, and keep construction schedules on track. This role is located on site in the Houston, TX division office located at 11450 Compaq Center W Dr, St 470, Houston, TX 77070. What We Are Looking For: High school diploma; bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred 2+ years of homebuilding and/or construction related permitting experience Excellent verbal and written communication; demonstrated ability to collaborate and manage relationships; exceptional organizational skills Why Join Empire? Joining Empire isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about establishing a meaningful connection with the work you do. Just as every nail driven and every beam laid sets the stage for creating a home, at Empire, we believe our employees lay the foundation for us to do great work and Fuel Growth in People and Places. Here are some exclusive offerings at Empire that we are really excited about – and we think you’ll appreciate too: Opportunity to collaborate with other skilled and visionary professionals. Receive exclusive discounts on Empire Homes through our Employee Home Ownership Program. Enjoy peace of mind with our employer paid benefits. Invest in your future with employer sponsored 401k plans. Keep growing your career with continuing education support and opportunities for learning & development. Join a company that believes your time outside of work is just as important as your time inside work.  What You’ll Be Doing Each Day   Prepare, submit, and track permit applications to ensure timely approvals from local municipalities and regulatory agencies. Coordinate the release of homes to start, ensuring all prerequisites (plans, approvals, documentation) are complete and accurate. Maintain and update permitting and starts schedules, communicating status and delays to construction and management teams. Ensure compliance with local building codes, zoning requirements, and company standards throughout the permitting process. Serve as the liaison between internal departments, municipalities, and external partners to resolve permitting issues efficiently. Maintain accurate records of permits, approvals, and related documentation within company systems. Who We Are We are one of North America’s largest private homebuilders, with locations in Ontario, Texas, Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Colorado. There is no set path at Empire; we offer you the opportunity to build your career in ways you never imagined. Our purpose is Fueling Growth in People and Places and your experiences at Empire will take you where you want to grow. Empire Communities is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, national origin, disability or with respect to any other status protected under federal, state, and local laws or ordinances. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons.      #LI-ONSITE #Empire