Assistant Superintendent

D.R. Horton

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Posted 19 days ago

Full Time

Chattanooga, Tennessee

In Person

Smart Summary

The Assistant Superintendent assists the Superintendent in managing the community job site for home construction, focusing on scheduling and supervising subcontractors, maintaining quality standards, and enforcing safety protocols. Key duties include daily quality inspections, scheduling necessary inspections, conducting homeowner orientations, and ensuring the site adheres to cleanliness and safety standards.

D.R. Horton is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to assist with managing construction job sites, ensuring quality standards, and providing customer service. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, coupled with six months to two years of related experience in the construction field. Strong communication skills, customer service commitment, and the ability to read construction documents are essential for success.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Job Site Management

Subcontractor Scheduling

Quality Control

Cost Management

Homeowner Walkthroughs

Inspections

Safety Enforcement

Production Schedule Adherence

Customer Service

Construction Materials Knowledge

Building Codes Knowledge

Construction Scheduling

Ethical Conduct

MS Office Proficiency

Communication Skills

Plan Reading

Job Description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.  Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.


D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Assistant Superintendent. The right candidate will assists the Superintendent with the management of the community job site as it relates to home construction while providing excellent customer service.  This includes but is not limited to assisting in scheduling and supervising job site subcontractors, maintaining quality standards, cost management, homeowner walk-throughs, inspections, community maintenance and upkeep, and enforcing safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Inspect each home daily to assure the quality of workmanship, ensure all work is in accordance with plans and specifications, determine the status as it compares to the production schedule
  • Schedule and walk all inspections with inspectors
  • Walk each completed home before the homeowner walk-through and closing sign-off to ensure the home is complete, clean, and meets standards of quality.  Note outstanding homeowner walk-through items and schedule repairs
  • Conduct homeowner orientation and any additional walks ensuring homeowner satisfaction
  • Aid Superintendent to ensure subcontractors are managed and continually evaluated on quality, safety, scheduling and cost control measures
  • Enforce the site safety program and ensure subcontractor compliance with company standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations
  • Enforce DR Horton cleanliness standards – Ensure communities and jobsites are free of trash & waste materials.
  • Assist Superintendent in managing construction materials to help prevent damage, waste, & theft
  • Support the construction schedule and ensure the highest quality product is delivered on time and within budget
  • Provide a superior level of customer service during all phases of construction
  • Develop and maintain positive relations with subcontractors and homeowners
  • Develop knowledge in building codes, construction materials, methodologies, terminology and construction scheduling
  • In absence of Superintendent, ensure all schedules, policies, and guidelines are maintained
  • Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
  • Ability to work overtime
  • Ability to work additional hours as necessary to meet business needs


Education and/or Experience

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Six months to 2 years of related experience
  • Must have valid driver’s license and be willing to drive among construction sites in daytime and nighttime
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Commitment to customer satisfaction
  • Ability to read plans and other construction documents
  • Require minimum supervision and ability to create a systematic approach in carrying out assignments
  • Ability to converse with customers, all levels of management and personnel
  • Ability to utilize DRH Construction applications on a smart phone, tablet, or laptop
  • Proficiency with MS Office and email
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college preferred
  • Ability to work effectively in high pressure situations

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

  • 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

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder.  #WeBuildPeopleToo

D.R. Horton

America's Builder is a lofty title, but it's a goal we work toward every day. D.R. Horton started in 1978 in Fort Worth, Texas, and has grown into a national Fortune 500 company. Since 2002, D.R. Horton has been the number one homebuilder in America. We build across the country, bringing our homes to new markets and acquiring like-minded home builders. Through our success, our founding vision hasn't changed. We don't stop building. Wherever the housing market finds itself, we are working to make sure there is a home available for our buyers when they need it. Because we believe homeownership is for everyone, our product lines range from entry-level to luxury. Come work with us or join the team. We'll be happy to show you why we are America's Builder.

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