Assistant Superintendent - North

D.R. Horton•Schaumburg, IL

12h•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to assist the Superintendent in managing community construction sites and delivering excellent customer service. The role supports home construction from scheduling and supervising subcontractors through quality control, cost management, homeowner walk-throughs, inspections, safety enforcement, and community maintenance. The Assistant Superintendent helps ensure homes are completed on schedule, within budget, and to company standards, and assumes responsibility for maintaining schedules, policies, and guidelines when the Superintendent is absent.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six months to two years of related experience.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive between 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 communicate 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 on inspections.
Inspect completed homes before homeowner walk-throughs and closing sign-off; record outstanding items and schedule repairs.
Conduct homeowner orientations and additional walk-throughs to support homeowner satisfaction.
Assist the Superintendent in managing and evaluating subcontractors for quality, safety, scheduling, and cost control.
Enforce the site safety program and ensure 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 with managing construction materials to prevent damage, waste, and theft.
Support the construction schedule and ensure quality homes are delivered 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 company goodwill and profit.
Work overtime and additional hours as necessary to meet business needs.