Superintendent-Des Moines Metro

Overview

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest home builder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It engages in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for entry-level and first-time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.

The company is seeking a Superintendent. The primary responsibility is to manage all functions of the job site as it relates to home construction while providing excellent customer service. Manage the construction of multiple homes from permit to closing by scheduling and supervising job site subcontractors, homeowner walkthroughs, and inspections while maintaining company construction and safety standards.

• Manage the construction schedule and ensure the highest quality product is delivered on time and within budget
• Schedule all involved subcontractors for each phase of construction and evaluate the quality and efficiency of their work to ensure compliance with building code requirements and company standards of workmanship
• Complete each home site on schedule from planning through occupancy, ensuring all contract obligations are satisfied
• Inspect and determine subcontractor workmanship and product quality is completed on time and within defined scope; halt any work that is unsatisfactory or noncompliant with plans, specifications, or applicable code
• Authorize payment of subcontractors when standards are met and upon thorough inspection of work completed and for materials received
• Manage the customer experience throughout the construction process; conduct homeowner orientation and walks, provide regular communications regarding progress, and address concerns
• Monitor community cleanliness and ensure the community and worksite are clean, orderly and visually appealing during construction
• Manage the post-close process for warranty; assess warranty requests, determine course of action, schedule subcontractors, and manage quality assurance
• Follow up with homeowners to ensure concerns are addressed in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain a current working knowledge of all applicable building codes
• Work closely with the sales, customer warranty, and management teams to ensure open communication on all matters; develop a proactive environment for issue resolution and a commitment to producing a quality product
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and support company profitability
• Ability to work additional hours as necessary to meet business needs

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Two to four years related experience
• Ability to manage and complete the “13 Milestones of Construction” specified in JDE
• Must have a vehicle capable of carrying supplies, valid driver’s license, and willingness to drive among designated communities
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work; knowledge of all phases of new homes construction
• General knowledge of municipal permitting, regulations and building codes
• Ability to converse 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 utilize DRH Construction applications on a smart phone, tablet, or laptop
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions and apply them using DRH Construction applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email
• Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform required movements; vision requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision
• Regular exposure to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, and risk of electrical shock
• The noise level is generally loud

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college is a plus
• Ability to work effectively in a high pressure and high production environment

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple voluntary and Company-provided benefits