Superintendent - NW Indiana

D.R. Horton•Portage, IN

3d•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 oversees construction of multiple homes from permit through closing, coordinating subcontractors, homeowner walk-throughs, and inspections while upholding company construction and safety standards. The Superintendent manages construction schedules, quality, costs, and customer communications; ensures homes meet contractual obligations, plans, specifications, applicable codes, and company workmanship standards; and oversees post-close warranty requests. The position works closely with sales, customer warranty, and management teams to resolve issues proactively and deliver a quality product. The role covers designated communities in Northwest Indiana and may require additional hours to meet business needs.

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.
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, all levels of management, and personnel.
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 apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or application-based instructions.
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 and bend at the waist; climb, balance, stoop, crouch, or crawl; use stairs and walk on uneven terrain; handle or feel objects; reach, talk, and hear; and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
Regular exposure to outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, and risk of electrical shock; 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 high-quality homes on time and within budget.
Schedule subcontractors for each construction phase and evaluate the quality and efficiency of their work for compliance with building codes and company standards.
Complete home sites on schedule from planning through occupancy and ensure contract obligations are satisfied.
Inspect subcontractor workmanship and product quality; stop work that is unsatisfactory or noncompliant with plans, specifications, or applicable codes.
Authorize subcontractor payments after standards are met and completed work and received materials have been thoroughly inspected.
Manage the customer experience throughout construction, including daily home inspections, homeowner orientations and walk-throughs, progress communications, and addressing concerns.
Keep communities and worksites clean, orderly, and visually appealing during construction.
Manage post-close warranty work by assessing requests, determining actions, scheduling subcontractors, and overseeing quality assurance.
Follow up with homeowners to ensure concerns are addressed promptly and professionally.
Maintain current working knowledge of applicable building codes.
Coordinate with sales, customer warranty, and management teams to maintain open communication and resolve issues proactively.
Conduct business professionally and ethically to serve customers and support company goodwill and profitability.
Work additional hours as necessary to meet business needs.