Superintendent

D.R. Horton•Reno, NV

21d

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 multiple homes from permit to closing, scheduling and supervising subcontractors, coordinating homeowner walk-throughs and inspections, and maintaining company 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 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 follow written, oral, or application-based instructions using common-sense understanding.
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; and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work additional hours as necessary to meet business needs.

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 quality homes on time and within budget.
Schedule subcontractors for each construction phase and evaluate their work for compliance with applicable building codes and company workmanship standards.
Complete home sites on schedule from planning through occupancy and ensure contract obligations are satisfied.
Inspect subcontractor work and materials, and halt work that does not meet plans, specifications, applicable codes, or defined scope.
Authorize subcontractor payments after inspecting completed work and received materials and confirming standards are met.
Manage the customer experience throughout construction, including daily quality inspections, homeowner orientations and walks, progress communications, and responses to concerns.
Maintain clean, orderly, and visually appealing communities and worksites during construction.
Manage post-close warranty work 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.
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.