Superintendent - North

D.R. Horton•Schaumburg, IL

11h•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Superintendent to manage all job-site functions related to home construction while providing excellent customer service. The role manages construction of multiple homes from permitting through closing by scheduling and supervising subcontractors, coordinating homeowner walk-throughs and inspections, and maintaining company construction and safety standards. The Superintendent is also responsible for the post-close warranty process and for working collaboratively with sales, customer warranty, and management teams.

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, with knowledge of all phases of new-home construction.
General knowledge of municipal permitting, regulations, and building codes.
Ability to communicate with customers and personnel at all levels of management.
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 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, and walk on uneven terrain; handle or feel objects; reach, talk, and hear.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities 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 their work for quality, efficiency, code compliance, and adherence to company standards.
Complete each home site on schedule from planning through occupancy and ensure contract obligations are satisfied.
Inspect subcontractor workmanship and product quality; halt work that does not comply with plans, specifications, scope, or applicable codes.
Authorize subcontractor payments after inspecting completed work and received materials and confirming applicable standards are met.
Manage the customer experience throughout construction, including daily quality 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 requests by assessing them, determining an appropriate course of 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.
Coordinate with sales, customer warranty, and management teams to maintain communication and proactively resolve issues while supporting quality construction.
Conduct business professionally and ethically to serve customers and support company goodwill and profitability.
Work additional hours as necessary to meet business needs.