Foundation Flatwork Field Manager

Socket.dev; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off and company holidays

Multiple benefits

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Foundation Flatwork Field Manager to oversee residential concrete flatwork activities for new home communities.

You will manage field crews, coordinate schedules with construction teams, ensure quality installations, and uphold safety standards to meet production timelines. The role requires 5+ years in residential concrete or flatwork, 2+ years of supervisory experience, and strong knowledge of forming, reinforcement, and finishing practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of residential concrete construction or flatwork experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory or crew leadership in field operations.
• Knowledge of forming, reinforcement, finishing, curing, and sequencing of flatwork.
• Ability to understand instructions and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations for residential flatwork.
• Coordinate installation schedules with construction managers to align with timelines and closings.
• Supervise field crews, set productivity expectations, and enforce safety practices.
• Inspect completed flatwork for adherence to specs and quality standards.
• Manage labor and resources across projects to maintain efficiency.
• Maintain site safety per OSHA and company policies.
• Coordinate material deliveries and tool usage for flatwork installation.
• Communicate progress and issues with operations leadership and builders.
• Evaluate field performance and pursue process improvements.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5+ years of residential concrete construction or flatwork experience

2+ years supervisory or crew leadership experience

Knowledge of concrete flatwork installation practices

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Ability to sit for an 8-hour workday and perform manual tasks

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 an Foundation Flatwork Field Manager. The right candidate will oversee field operations related to residential concrete flatwork including driveways, sidewalks, patios, and related exterior concrete installations for new home construction communities. This role is responsible for managing field crews, coordinating schedules with homebuilding construction teams, ensuring quality installation, maintaining safety standards, and delivering work that meets production timelines and company specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee daily field operations for residential flatwork

• Coordinate installation schedules with homebuilder construction managers and superintendents to ensure flatwork is completed in alignment with construction timelines and home closing schedules

• Supervise field crews and foremen, providing direction on work assignments, productivity expectations, safety practices, and installation standards

• Ensure compliance with company quality standards by inspecting completed flatwork for proper grading, finish, thickness, curing practices, and adherence to engineering specifications

• Manage labor productivity and crew allocation, ensuring crews are properly staffed and resources deployed efficiently across projects

• Maintain job site safety standards by enforcing OSHA requirements, company safety policies, and proper use of equipment and protective gear

• Coordinate material deliveries and equipment usage including concrete scheduling, forming materials, reinforcement, and finishing tools required for flatwork installation

• Communicate regularly with operations leadership and builder representatives regarding production progress, scheduling updates, field issues, and quality concerns

• Assist with evaluating field performance, identifying process improvements, and implementing operational efficiencies within flatwork operations

• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises 2 or more employees

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• 5+ years of experience in residential concrete construction or flatwork installation

• 2+ years of supervisory or crew leadership experience in construction field operations

• Ability to identify installation issues, resolve field challenges, and maintain quality and production standards in a fast-paced construction environment

• Knowledge of residential concrete flatwork installation practices including forming, reinforcement placement, finishing techniques, curing processes, and construction sequencing

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form or via DRH applications

• Ability to sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

• The noise level is generally moderate

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills a plus

• OSHA safety training or certifications preferred

Come joina winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and arelooking 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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