Superintendent

D.R. Horton•Overland Park, KS

22d

About The Position

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

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 the day and at night.
Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, specifications, and scopes of work, with 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 understand and carry out instructions provided in writing, orally, or through DRH Construction applications.
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; climb, balance, stoop, crouch, or crawl; use stairs; walk on uneven terrain; handle or feel objects; reach; talk; and hear.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
Ability to work with regular exposure to outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts, high and 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 ensure homes are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Schedule subcontractors for each phase of construction and evaluate the quality and efficiency of their work for compliance with building codes and company workmanship standards.
Complete each home site on schedule from planning through occupancy and ensure contract obligations are satisfied.
Inspect subcontractor workmanship and product quality; stop work that is unsatisfactory or does not comply with plans, specifications, or applicable codes.
Authorize subcontractor payments after inspecting completed work and materials received and confirming that standards are met.
Manage the customer experience throughout construction, including daily home inspections, homeowner orientations and walk-throughs, progress communications, and responding to concerns.
Maintain clean, orderly, and visually appealing communities and worksites during construction.
Manage post-close warranty processes 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 knowledge of applicable building codes.
Coordinate with sales, customer warranty, and management teams to maintain 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.