Superintendent for Palm Bay

D.R. Horton•Palm Bay, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is seeking a Superintendent to manage all functions of the job site related to home construction while providing excellent customer service. This role involves managing the construction of multiple homes from permit to closing, including scheduling and supervising subcontractors, conducting homeowner walk-throughs, and ensuring compliance with company construction and safety standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Two to four years related experience
Ability to manage and complete the “13 Milestones of Construction” specified in JDE
Must have a vehicle capable of carrying supplies, valid driver’s license and be willing to drive among designated communities in daytime and nighttime
Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and knowledge of all phases of new homes construction
General knowledge of municipal permitting, regulations and building codes
Ability to converse with customers, all levels of management and personnel
Superb interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction
Ability to control cost overruns and manage a budget
Ability to utilize DRH Construction applications on a smart phone, tablet, or laptop
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral form or via DRH Construction 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; climb, balance and stoop, crouch or crawl; 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 50 pounds.
Regular exposure to outside weather conditions, 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 a plus
Work effectively in a high pressure and high production environment

Responsibilities

Manage the construction schedule and ensure the highest quality product is delivered on time and within budget.
Schedule all involved subcontractors for each phase of construction and evaluate the quality and efficiency of their work to ensure work complies with local, state and federal building code requirements and company standards of workmanship.
Complete each home site on schedule from planning through occupancy, ensuring all contract obligations are satisfied.
Inspect and determine subcontractor’s workmanship and product quality is completed on time and within defined scope of work. Halt any work that is not satisfactory or noncompliant with plans, specifications, or applicable code.
Authorize payment of subcontractors when all standards are met and upon thorough inspection of work completed and for materials received.
Manage the customer experience throughout the entire construction process. Recognize and enforce quality standards through daily inspection of homes under construction. Conduct homeowner orientation and walks, provide regular communications regarding progress and address concerns.
Monitor community cleanliness and ensure the community and worksite is clean, orderly and visually appealing during construction.
Manage the post-close process for warranty. Assess warranty requests, determine course of action, schedule subcontractors, and manage quality assurance.
Follow up with homeowners to ensure concerns are addressed in a timely and professional manner.
Maintain a current working knowledge of all applicable building codes.
Work closely with the sales, customer warranty, and management team to ensure open communication on all matters; develop a strong environment conducive to proactive resolution of issues and strong commitment to producing a quality product.
Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company.
Ability to work additional hours as necessary to meet business needs.