Superintendent - Hunterdon County

D.R. Horton•Flemington, NJ

42d•$70,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton is hiring a Superintendent to manage all job-site functions related to home construction and provide excellent customer service. The role manages construction of multiple homes from permitting through closing by scheduling and supervising subcontractors, coordinating homeowner walkthroughs and inspections, and maintaining company construction and safety standards. The Superintendent oversees schedules, quality, budgets, code compliance, customer communications, site cleanliness, and post-close warranty work. The position covers Hunterdon County and requires travel among designated communities.

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 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 use common-sense understanding to follow written, oral, or application-based instructions.
Proficiency with Microsoft 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 at the waist, climb, balance, stoop, crouch, crawl, walk up and down stairs and on uneven terrain; handle or feel objects; reach, talk, and hear; and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the job’s vision requirements, 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; noise levels are 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 phase of construction and assess their work for quality, efficiency, building-code compliance, and company workmanship standards.
Complete each home site on schedule from planning through occupancy and ensure contract obligations are met.
Inspect subcontractor work and materials against the defined scope, plans, specifications, and applicable codes; stop unsatisfactory or noncompliant work.
Authorize subcontractor payments after inspecting completed work and received materials and confirming applicable standards are met.
Manage the customer experience throughout construction, including daily home inspections, homeowner orientations and walkthroughs, progress communications, and responding to concerns.
Keep communities and worksites clean, orderly, and visually appealing during construction.
Manage post-close warranty work by assessing requests, determining next steps, 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 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.