Construction Superintendent Trainee

Drees Homes; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life and critical illness insurance

401(k) savings plan

Profit Sharing

Paid time off increasing with tenure

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount program

Job summary

Drees Homes is seeking a Construction Superintendent Trainee in Indianapolis, IN. This position involves assisting an experienced Superintendent and participating in a structured training program designed to develop future Construction Superintendents.

The role includes overseeing job progress, setting performance standards, and managing customer inquiries, all while adhering to safety regulations.

Candidates should have a degree in Construction Management and relevant experience. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, 401(k), and more.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years construction related experience preferred.
• Experience using an iPad is ideal.
• Passion for homebuilding and driven to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the progress and quality of all jobs under construction.
• Set and maintain high standards of performance by subcontractors.
• Control costs by managing material usage.
• Answer customer questions about the building process.
• Maintain subdivision and model maintenance.

Skills

Scheduling

Cost control

Quality control

Positive attitude

Subcontractor accountability

Detail-oriented

Blueprint comprehension

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

2-4 year college degree in Construction Management/related field

Tools

iPad

Job description

Drees Homes is a family‑owned home builder with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we’ve cared for our employees and customers, which is why we rank as the 19th largest privately‑owned builder in the country and have a history of long‑tenured employees. We’re proud to be named a U.S. Best Managed Company in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025—a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal—and to be officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the last three years. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability, and success.

Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees operates in twelve metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky), Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities / Qualifications

Drees Homes, one of the largest privately‑owned homebuilders in the nation, is seeking candidates for a Construction Superintendent Trainee position in our Indianapolis Division. If you're 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‑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 blue prints
• 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

Pioneer Benefits to Support You

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance
• Wellness rewards
• 401(k) savings plan
• Profit Sharing
• Paid time off increasing with tenure
• Tuition reimbursement
• Long and short disability and Parental leave
• Employee discount program on the purchase of a Drees Home
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

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 benefits package including profit sharing and 401(k) plans.

Join a special team that works together to make Drees a successful company and a rewarding place to work!

Summary

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace

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