Superintendent - Central

D.R. Horton•Elgin, IL

6d•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

D.R. Horton is seeking a Superintendent to manage all functions of home construction job sites and provide excellent customer service. The role oversees the construction of multiple homes from permitting through closing, coordinating and supervising subcontractors, homeowner walk-throughs, and inspections while maintaining company construction and safety standards. The Superintendent manages construction schedules, quality, costs, and subcontractor performance; ensures homes are completed on time and within budget; and verifies compliance with building codes, plans, specifications, scopes of work, and company standards. The position also manages customer communications and the homeowner experience during construction and after closing, including warranty requests and quality assurance. The role works closely with sales, customer warranty, and management teams to resolve issues proactively and deliver a quality product. The position requires travel among designated communities in a personal vehicle and may require additional hours to meet business needs. The work includes regular outdoor exposure, moving mechanical parts, high or precarious locations, possible electrical shock risk, and generally loud noise. Physical activities include standing and walking for extended periods, sitting, kneeling, bending, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, crawling, using stairs, walking on uneven terrain, handling and reaching with the hands and arms, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

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, 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, bend, climb, balance, stoop, crouch, crawl, use stairs, walk on uneven terrain, handle 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 or precarious places, and risk of electrical shock, in a generally loud environment.

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 to deliver a high-quality product on time and within budget.
Schedule subcontractors for each construction phase and evaluate work quality, efficiency, and compliance with codes and company 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 received materials 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-closing warranty work by assessing requests, determining action, 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.
Work 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.