Assistant Superintendent-WA

D.R. Horton • Vancouver, BC

3d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to help manage community construction job sites and provide excellent customer service. The role supports the Superintendent in scheduling and supervising subcontractors, maintaining quality standards, managing costs and materials, conducting homeowner walk-throughs, coordinating inspections, maintaining communities and jobsites, and enforcing safety standards. The Assistant Superintendent may oversee schedules, policies, and guidelines when the Superintendent is absent.

The position requires travel among construction sites during daytime and nighttime and may involve overtime or additional hours to meet business needs. The salary range is $60,000–$70,000, depending on experience, with bonus potential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months to two 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 develop a systematic approach to assignments.
• Ability to converse with customers, all levels of management, and personnel.
• Ability to use DRH Construction applications on a smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 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 homes daily for workmanship quality, compliance with plans and specifications, and progress against the production schedule.
• Schedule and accompany inspectors during inspections.
• Inspect completed homes before homeowner walk-throughs and closing sign-off; ensure homes are complete, clean, and meet quality standards; 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.
• Maintain DR Horton cleanliness standards and ensure communities and jobsites are free of trash and waste materials.
• Assist with construction material management to help prevent damage, waste, and theft.
• Support the construction schedule and delivery of a quality product 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 advance the company’s goodwill and profitability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 6.67 hours of vacation per month.
• Personal holidays, depending on hire date: two days for hires from January 1 through June 30; one day for hires from July 1 through September 30.
• Multiple voluntary and company-provided benefits.
• Bonus potential.

What This Job Offers

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