Assistant Superintendent

D.R. Horton • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to assist the Superintendent in managing community construction job sites while providing excellent customer service. The role supports home construction by coordinating subcontractors, maintaining quality and safety standards, helping manage costs and schedules, conducting inspections and homeowner walk-throughs, and maintaining community and jobsite cleanliness. The Assistant Superintendent may oversee schedules, policies, and guidelines in the Superintendent’s absence. The role requires travel between construction sites and the ability to work overtime or additional hours as needed.

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 use 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 Microsoft 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 site inspections.
• Inspect completed homes before homeowner walk-throughs and closing sign-off; document 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 site safety program and ensure subcontractor compliance with company standards, safety codes, and regulations.
• Maintain company cleanliness standards by keeping communities and jobsites free of trash and waste materials.
• Assist with construction materials management to prevent damage, waste, and theft.
• Support the construction schedule and help deliver quality homes on time and within budget.
• Provide excellent customer service throughout construction 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 profitability.
• Work overtime and additional hours as needed to meet business needs.

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.

What This Job Offers

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