Assistant Superintendent - Central

D.R. Horton•Elgin, IL
•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to assist the Superintendent with managing a community job site and home construction while providing excellent customer service. The role supports construction scheduling and subcontractor supervision, quality and cost management, homeowner walkthroughs, inspections, community maintenance, and enforcement of safety standards. The Assistant Superintendent helps ensure homes are completed on schedule, within budget, and to company quality standards, and maintains positive relationships with subcontractors and homeowners. When the Superintendent is absent, this role helps maintain schedules, policies, and guidelines.

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 take a systematic approach to assignments.
  • Ability to converse with customers, all levels of management, and personnel.
  • Ability to use D.R. Horton Construction applications on a smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
  • Proficiency with MS Office and email.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work overtime and additional hours as necessary to meet business needs.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Inspect each home daily to assess workmanship quality, compliance with plans and specifications, and progress against the production schedule.
  • Schedule and attend inspections with inspectors.
  • Walk completed homes before homeowner walkthroughs and closing sign-off to verify completeness, cleanliness, and quality; document outstanding items and schedule repairs.
  • Conduct homeowner orientations and additional walkthroughs to support homeowner satisfaction.
  • Assist the Superintendent in managing and evaluating subcontractors on 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 help deliver a high-quality product on time and within budget.
  • Provide superior 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.
  • In the Superintendent’s absence, maintain schedules, policies, and guidelines.
  • Conduct business professionally and ethically to serve customers and support company goodwill and profitability.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k).
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Vacation, sick, and personal time, plus company holidays.
  • Multiple voluntary and company-provided benefits.
  • Monthly bonus.
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