Superintendent-Des Moines Metro

D.R. Horton•Ankeny, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton is seeking a Superintendent to manage all job-site functions related to home construction while providing excellent customer service. The role manages construction of multiple homes from permit through closing by scheduling and supervising subcontractors, coordinating homeowner walk-throughs and inspections, and maintaining company construction and safety standards. The Superintendent also manages post-close warranty work and works with sales, customer warranty, and management teams to resolve issues and deliver quality homes.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two to four years of related experience.
Ability to manage and complete the “13 Milestones of Construction” specified in JDE.
A vehicle capable of carrying supplies, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to drive among designated communities during daytime and nighttime.
Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work, and knowledge of all phases of new-home construction.
General knowledge of municipal permitting, regulations, and building codes.
Ability to communicate with customers and personnel at all levels of management.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction.
Ability to control cost overruns and manage a budget.
Ability to use DRH Construction applications on a smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or DRH Construction application formats.
Proficiency with MS Office and email.
Ability to stand and walk for four hours continuously or up to a full eight-hour day; sit for extended periods; kneel, bend, climb, balance, stoop, crouch, crawl, use stairs, and walk on uneven terrain; handle or feel objects; reach, talk, and hear.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
Regular exposure to outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, and risk of electrical shock; the noise level is generally loud.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college.
Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, high-production environment.

Responsibilities

Manage construction schedules and deliver homes on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Schedule subcontractors for each phase of construction and evaluate their work for quality, efficiency, code compliance, and adherence to company workmanship standards.
Complete each home site on schedule from planning through occupancy and ensure contract obligations are met.
Inspect subcontractor workmanship and materials; stop work that does not meet plans, specifications, applicable codes, or defined scope.
Authorize subcontractor payments after inspecting completed work and materials received and confirming standards are met.
Manage the customer experience throughout construction, including daily home inspections, homeowner orientations and walks, progress communications, and addressing concerns.
Monitor community cleanliness and keep the community and worksite orderly and visually appealing during construction.
Manage post-close warranty work by assessing requests, determining appropriate action, scheduling subcontractors, and managing quality assurance.
Follow up with homeowners to ensure concerns are addressed promptly and professionally.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable building codes.
Work with sales, customer warranty, and management teams to maintain open communication and proactively resolve issues.
Conduct business professionally and ethically to serve customers and support company goodwill and profitability.
Work additional hours as necessary to meet business needs.