Production Assistant - Permitting
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Raleigh, NC
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Architectural Services, Building Codes, Building Permits, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction, Data Collection, Data Processing, Detail Oriented, Employee Assistance Plan, File Maintenance, High School Diploma, Land Development, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Private Funding, Residential Construction, Status Reports, Team Player, Time Management, Zoning
LOCATION
Raleigh, NC
POSTED
7 days ago
Overview
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, which is why we rank as the 19th largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a history of long-tenured employees. We’re proud to be named a U.S. Best Managed Company in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025—a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal—and to be officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the last three 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.
Responsibilities
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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Qualifications
Equal Opportunity Employer - Drug Free Workplace
To learn more about Drees Homes, visit our website - www.dreeshomes.com
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