Assistant Superintendent-Des Moines Metro

D.R. Horton • Ankeny, IA

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About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to assist the Superintendent in managing a community job site and home construction while providing excellent customer service. The role supports scheduling and supervising subcontractors, maintaining quality standards, managing costs and materials, coordinating homeowner walk-throughs and inspections, maintaining the community and jobsite, and enforcing safety standards. The Assistant Superintendent may oversee schedules, policies, and guidelines in the Superintendent’s absence and is expected to conduct business professionally and ethically.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months to 2 years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive among construction sites during daytime and nighttime.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Ability to read plans and other construction documents.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and create a systematic approach to assignments.
• Ability to converse with customers and personnel at all levels of management.
• Ability to use DRH Construction applications on a smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect each home daily for workmanship quality, compliance with plans and specifications, and progress against the production schedule.
• Schedule and accompany inspectors during inspections.
• Walk completed homes before homeowner walk-throughs and closing sign-off to confirm completion, cleanliness, and quality; note outstanding items and schedule repairs.
• Conduct homeowner orientations and additional walk-throughs to support homeowner satisfaction.
• Assist the Superintendent in managing and evaluating subcontractors on quality, safety, scheduling, and cost control.
• Enforce the jobsite safety program and subcontractor compliance with company standards and applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Enforce cleanliness standards and keep communities and jobsites free of trash and waste materials.
• Assist the Superintendent in managing construction materials to prevent damage, waste, and theft.
• Support the construction schedule and help deliver quality homes on time and within budget.
• Provide customer service throughout all phases of construction.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with subcontractors and homeowners.
• Develop knowledge of building codes, construction materials, methodologies, terminology, and construction scheduling.
• Maintain schedules, policies, and guidelines in the Superintendent’s absence.
• Conduct business professionally and ethically to serve customers and support the company’s goodwill and profit.
• Work overtime and additional hours as necessary to meet business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Vacation, sick, and personal time, and company holidays.
• Multiple voluntary and company-provided benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED