Director of Construction

D.R. Horton•Westerville, OH

8h•Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high-quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. The Director of Construction is responsible for overseeing all phases of construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role will set the standard for safety, quality, and productivity across all job sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Construction or related field from a four-year college or university
10+ years of progressive construction experience
Strong knowledge of construction processes, building codes, and safety regulations
Basic accounting or finance knowledge
Experience in a leadership role involving operations, sales, and production
Demonstrated problem solving skills by using persistence and ability to overcome obstacles
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
Proficiency with MS Office and email
Ability to stand and walk for 4 hours straight or up to a full 8-hour day; sit for extended periods; kneel and bend at the waist; walk up and down stairs; walk on unlevel terrain; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision

Nice To Haves

General understanding of real estate industry
Customer Service experience a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for the implementation of all construction field policies and procedures
Develop and maintain construction schedules, resource allocation plans, and progress reports
Communicate consistently with all departments to achieve division goals
Oversee field operations, productions times, and ensure quality control so the homes built meet the DR Horton quality standards and are ready for homeowner orientation and occupancy
Communicate with employees and subcontractors a consistent level of expectations and direction regarding schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, safety standards, quality control and other performance standards
Evaluate scopes and performance of all subcontractors and vendors
Review and approve project budgets, contracts, change orders, and payment applications
Promote an atmosphere of accountability that focuses on quality and customer satisfaction
Recognize talent, recruit, retain and motivate a team across all functions required to run a successful division
Promote construction team relationships and partnerships with subcontractors , verifying communication and accountability
Review customer satisfaction surveys, analyze and identify trends, and implement solutions to improve customer satisfaction scores
Drive process to ensure the most cost-effective product. Provide recommendations to reduce costs and increase efficiency
Ensure all employees represent D.R. Horton, Inc. and the division professionally to the public and local government offices
Monitor relevant changes in the marketplace and react quickly to take advantage of opportunities
Oversee safety training to promote safe and efficient construction processes
Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Ability to travel overnight