Superintendent - East Miton

D.R. Horton•Pensacola, FL

14d

About The Position

D.R. Horton is seeking a Superintendent to manage all functions of home-construction job sites while providing excellent customer service. The Superintendent manages the construction of multiple homes from permit through closing, coordinating and supervising subcontractors, homeowner walk-throughs, and inspections while upholding company construction and safety standards. The role also manages warranty work after closing and works closely 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.
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 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 apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or application-based instructions.
Proficiency with MS Office and email.
Ability to stand and walk for four hours straight 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 with hands and fingers; reach, talk, and hear.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision abilities.

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 homes on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Schedule subcontractors for each construction phase and evaluate 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 met.
Inspect subcontractor workmanship and product quality; halt work that does not meet plans, specifications, scope, or applicable codes.
Authorize subcontractor payments after inspecting completed work and materials and confirming standards are met.
Manage the customer experience throughout construction, including daily quality inspections, homeowner orientations and walks, progress communications, and addressing concerns.
Maintain clean, orderly, and visually appealing communities and worksites during construction.
Manage post-close 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.
Coordinate with sales, customer warranty, and management teams to support communication and proactive issue resolution.
Conduct business professionally and ethically to serve customers and support company goodwill and profitability.
Work additional hours as necessary to meet business needs.