Director of Construction

D.R. Horton; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Paid

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Director of Construction to oversee all phases of residential projects from inception to occupancy. You will ensure on-time delivery, stay within budget, and uphold safety and quality standards across multiple sites in the region.

The role requires 10+ years in construction leadership, a bachelor’s in construction or related field, and strong collaboration with design, procurement, and field teams to drive cost efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive construction experience, preferably in housing.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Proficiency with MS Office and related applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all construction field policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain schedules, resources, and progress reports.
• Communicate with departments to meet division goals.
• Manage field operations, production times and quality control.
• Review budgets, change orders, and payment applications.
• Promote accountability and customer satisfaction across teams.
• Recruit and lead a multi-function team to run the division.
• Travel as needed.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Budget development

Safety compliance

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction or related field

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 Director of Construction. The right candidate is responsible for overseeing all phases of construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role will set the standard for safety, quality, and productivity across all job sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the implementation of all construction field policies and procedures
• Develop and maintain construction schedules, resource allocation plans, and progress reports
• Communicate consistently with all departments to achieve division goals
• Oversee field operations, production times, and ensure quality control so the homes built meet the DR Horton quality standards and are ready for homeowner orientation and occupancy
• Communicate with employees and subcontractors a consistent level of expectations and direction regarding schedules, construction methods, company policies and procedures, safety standards, quality control and other performance standards
• Evaluate scopes and performance of all subcontractors and vendors
• Review and approve project budgets, contracts, change orders, and payment applications
• Promote an atmosphere of accountability that focuses on quality and customer satisfaction
• Recognize talent, recruit, retain and motivate a team across all functions required to run a successful division
• Promote construction team relationships and partnerships with subcontractors, verifying communication and accountability
• Review customer satisfaction surveys, analyze and identify trends, and implement solutions to improve customer satisfaction scores
• Drive process to ensure the most cost-effective product. Provide recommendations to reduce costs and increase efficiency
• Ensure all employees represent D.R. Horton, Inc. and the division professionally to the public and local government offices
• Monitor relevant changes in the marketplace and react quickly to take advantage | the opportunities
• Oversee safety training to promote safe and efficient construction processes
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to travel overnight

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises 2 or more employees

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Construction or related field from a four-year college or university
• 10+ years of progressive construction experience
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, building codes, and safety regulations
• Basic accounting or finance knowledge
• Experience in a leadership role involving operations, sales, and production
• Demonstrated problem solving skills by using persistence and ability to overcome obstacles
• Ability to apply common sense learning to carry out instructions furnished in written and 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; walk up and down stairs; 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 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision
• The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

• General understanding of real estate industry
• Customer Service experience a plus

Compensation

Annual Salary Range: $115,000 - $140,000, depending on qualifications and experience

Competitive Bonus Structure

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

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