Superintendent

D.R. Horton•Lafayette, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

D.R. Horton is seeking a Superintendent to manage job-site functions related to home construction and provide excellent customer service. The Superintendent manages multiple homes from permit through closing by scheduling and supervising subcontractors, conducting homeowner walk-throughs, and coordinating inspections while maintaining construction and safety standards. The role also oversees post-close warranty requests and works 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.
A vehicle capable of carrying supplies, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to drive among designated communities during the day and at night.
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 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 carry out written, oral, or application-based instructions.
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.
Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision abilities.
Ability to work with 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 deliver homes on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Schedule subcontractors for each construction phase and evaluate their work for quality, efficiency, code compliance, and adherence to company workmanship standards.
Complete home sites on schedule from planning through occupancy and ensure contract obligations are met.
Inspect subcontractor workmanship and product quality; stop work that fails to meet plans, specifications, applicable codes, or defined scope.
Authorize subcontractor payments after inspecting completed work and received materials and confirming required standards are met.
Manage the customer experience throughout construction, including daily home inspections, homeowner orientations and walk-throughs, progress communications, and responding to concerns.
Keep communities and worksites clean, orderly, and visually appealing during construction.
Manage post-close warranty work by assessing requests, determining next steps, scheduling subcontractors, and overseeing quality assurance.
Follow up with homeowners to ensure concerns are addressed promptly and professionally.
Maintain current working knowledge of applicable building codes.
Coordinate 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.