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Assistant Superintendent

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Construction & Surveying
  • Temple

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma (or GED), 6 months to 2 years of experience, a valid driver’s license, strong communication skills, plan reading ability, and proficiency in MS Office.
  • You will inspect homes, schedule inspections, ensure quality and cleanliness, manage subcontractors, enforce safety standards, support construction schedules, and maintain customer relations.

Requirements

  • 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
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
  • Proficiency with MS Office and email
  • Ability to stand and walk for 4 hours straight or up to a full 8-hour day; sit for extended periods; kneel and bend at the waist; climb, balance and stoop, crouch or crawl; walk up and down stairs; climb ladders and scaffolding; walk on unlevel terrain; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision
  • Regular exposure to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and risk of electrical shock
  • The noise level is generally loud
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college preferred
  • Ability to work effectively in high pressure situations

Responsibilities

  • 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

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of an Assistant Superintendent at D.R. Horton?

The primary responsibility of an Assistant Superintendent is to assist the Superintendent in managing the community job site related to home construction while providing excellent customer service.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A high school diploma or GED is required, along with six months to two years of related experience, a valid driver's license, and strong verbal and written communication skills.

What kind of experience is preferred for an Assistant Superintendent?

While not required, a Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college is preferred.

Are there physical requirements for the Assistant Superintendent role?

Yes, candidates must be able to stand and walk for long periods, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and navigate difficult terrains.

Is prior construction experience necessary?

While specific construction experience is not mandated, familiarity with construction materials, methodologies, and scheduling is advantageous.

What is the work environment like for an Assistant Superintendent?

The work environment involves regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, and potential hazards like electrical shock, with noise levels generally being loud.

Does this role require working overtime?

Yes, the position may require overtime and additional hours to meet business needs.

What are the benefits offered by D.R. Horton for this position?

Benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(K), life insurance, vacation and sick leave, and a company holiday schedule.

How is the job site kept compliant with safety standards?

The Assistant Superintendent enforces the site safety program and ensures that subcontractors comply with company standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations.

Can an Assistant Superintendent work in a high-pressure environment?

Yes, the ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations is a preferred qualification for this role.

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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.