Assistant Superintendent - Pittsburgh area

D.R. Horton

Upper St. Clair (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Busi

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is hiring an Assistant Superintendent for the Pittsburgh Region to support site leadership in managing home construction from foundation to closing. You will coordinate subcontractors, inspections, safety, scheduling, and quality control while delivering excellent customer service to homeowners.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, 6 months to 2 years of related experience, and a valid driver's license. Proficiency with MS Office and DRH apps is a plus.

Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Six months to two years of related construction experience.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive among sites.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read plans and construction documents.
Proficiency with MS Office and email.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Inspect homes daily to assure quality and alignment with plans and schedule.
Schedule inspections with inspectors and coordinate with subcontractors.
Walk completed homes before closing to ensure quality and address items.
Conduct homeowner orientation and ensure homeowner satisfaction.
Assist the Superintendent in managing subcontractors for quality, safety, scheduling, and cost.
Enforce site safety and cleanliness standards across communities.
Assist in managing construction materials to prevent damage and waste.
Support the construction schedule to deliver a high-quality product on time and within budget.
Provide superior customer service during all phases of construction.
Develop positive relations with subcontractors and homeowners.
Develop knowledge of building codes and construction scheduling.
In Superintendent’s absence, maintain schedules and guidelines.
Represent the company professionally to serve customers and business needs.
Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Read plans

MS Office

Driving between sites

Physical ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

DRH Construction apps

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.

Assistant Superintendent – Pittsburgh Region

This role assists the Superintendent with the management of the community job site as it relates to home construction while providing excellent customer service. Responsibilities include 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

Inspect each home daily to assure the quality of workmanship, ensure all work is in accordance with plans and specifications, and 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 the 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 job sites are free of trash and waste materials.
Assist the Superintendent in managing construction materials to help prevent damage, waste, and 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 the absence of the Superintendent, ensure all schedules, policies, and guidelines are maintained.
Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company.
Ability to work overtime and additional hours as necessary to meet business needs.

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Six months to 2 years of related experience.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to drive among construction sites during 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 smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
Proficiency with MS Office and email.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.