Construction Superintendent Trainee

The Drees Company; Fort Mitchell, Statesville (KY, NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Construction Superintendent Trainee, where you will embark on a structured training program. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn the intricacies of homebuilding while working alongside experienced professionals. You'll gain hands-on experience in overseeing construction projects, ensuring quality standards, and managing subcontractors. With a strong emphasis on safety and customer satisfaction, this position is perfect for motivated individuals eager to make their mark in the construction field. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values growth and excellence, and take the first step toward a rewarding career in homebuilding.

Benefits

Profit sharing

401(k) plans

Health insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of construction-related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee progress and quality of jobs under construction.
• Assist in scheduling, cost control, and quality control.

Skills

Scheduling

Cost control

Quality control

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Customer focus

Education

2-4 year college degree in Construction Management

Tools

iPad

Internal software/systems

Job description

Overview

Drees Homes is a family-owned home building company with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we have taken care of our employees and our customers. It's why we rank as the 21st largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a track record of long-tenured employees. We're proud of being named a 2023 and 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and we've been officially certified as a Great Place to Work in both 2023 and 2024. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability and success.

Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees has operations in ten metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, DC.

Responsibilities/Qualifications

Drees Homes is currently seeking a Construction Superintendent Trainee in our Cincinnati Division. If you are interested in building a career with an established leader in the homebuilding industry, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for.

As a Construction Superintendent Trainee, you will assist an experienced Construction Superintendent on the job in communities of high volume or in multiple communities as part of a structured training program to become a Construction Superintendent.

The Construction Superintendent Trainee Program is designed to train, prepare and develop Trainees for future Construction Superintendent positions within the organization. The expectation is to expose these individuals to every facet of the construction process from customer plan signing through the first year's warranty program. Training will be in the form of shadowing, classroom and on-the-job training through a formalized program consisting of 9 modules.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the progress and quality of all jobs under construction
• Set and maintain high standards of performance by subcontractors and suppliers
• Control costs by managing material usage
• Be proactive in answering customer questions about the building process
• Take an active part in subdivision and model maintenance
• Comply with OSHA regulations and other safety requirements
• Create framing, mechanical and insulation punch lists
• Utilize internal software/systems to show progress of job completion
• Other duties as necessary

Knowledge and Skills:

• The ability to assist with scheduling, cost control and quality control
• A self-motivated individual with a high energy level as well as a positive attitude
• The ability to hold subcontractors accountable for their work
• Strong work ethic, eager to learn and customer-focused
• An individual who is dependable, detail-oriented and open to change
• The ability to read and comprehend blueprints
• Excellent organizational skills
• Verbal and written communication proficiencies with internal and external customers
• Basic computer skills

Requirements:

• 2-4 year college degree in Construction Management/related field is preferred
• 2-4 years construction-related experience preferred (This could be through an internship, short-term position while in school, etc.)
• Experience using an iPad is ideal
• Passion for homebuilding and driven to succeed

The schedule of this position is typically Monday -- Friday 8 AM - 5 PM, plus additional hours as necessary.

We offer a competitive salary as well as a benefits package including profit sharing and 401(k) plans.

Summary

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Work Place

To learn more about Drees Homes, please visit our website: www.dreeshomes.com.