Superintendent

D.R. Horton•Chattanooga, TN

43d•Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Superintendent to manage all functions of home construction job sites while providing excellent customer service. The role oversees multiple homes from permit through closing, coordinating and supervising subcontractors, homeowner walk-throughs, and inspections while maintaining company construction and safety standards. The Superintendent manages construction schedules and budgets, monitors quality and code compliance, and ensures each home is completed on schedule and in accordance with contract obligations. The position also guides the customer experience throughout construction and after closing, including homeowner orientations, progress communications, warranty requests, and follow-up. The Superintendent works closely with sales, customer warranty, and management teams to resolve issues proactively 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.
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 apply common-sense understanding to instructions furnished 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; the 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 ensure homes are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Schedule subcontractors for each construction phase and evaluate the quality and efficiency of 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 satisfied.
Inspect subcontractor workmanship and product quality; halt work that is unsatisfactory or does not comply with plans, specifications, or applicable codes.
Authorize subcontractor payments after thorough inspection confirms standards are met and materials have been received.
Manage the customer experience throughout construction, including daily home inspections, homeowner orientations and walks, progress communications, and addressing concerns.
Monitor community cleanliness and maintain orderly, visually appealing worksites during construction.
Manage post-close warranty work by assessing requests, determining courses 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 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.