Superintendent

D.R. Horton•North Augusta, SC

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 Superintendent manages multiple homes from permit through closing, scheduling and supervising subcontractors, homeowner walk-throughs, and inspections while maintaining company construction and safety standards. The position also manages warranty work after closing and works with sales, customer warranty, and management teams to resolve issues and deliver quality homes.

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 personnel at all management levels.
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 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 at the waist; climb, balance, stoop, crouch, or crawl; use stairs and walk on uneven terrain; handle or feel items with hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Required close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
Regular exposure to outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, and risk of electrical shock; noise is generally loud.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college is a plus.
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 their work for quality, efficiency, code compliance, and adherence to company workmanship standards.
Complete each home site on schedule from planning through occupancy and ensure contract obligations are satisfied.
Inspect subcontractor work and materials; stop work that is unsatisfactory or noncompliant with plans, specifications, or applicable codes.
Authorize subcontractor payments after required standards are met and work and materials have been thoroughly inspected.
Manage the customer experience throughout construction, including daily home inspections, homeowner orientations and walks, 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.
Work closely with sales, customer warranty, and management teams to maintain open 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.