Superintendent-IS

D.R. Horton; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time

Job summary

D.R. Horton, based in Sewickley, PA, seeks a Superintendent-IS to oversee home construction from permit to closure. You will manage subcontractors, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with construction standards while delivering exceptional customer service. This role requires solid project management skills and the ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders effectively.

Candidates should have 2-4 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for a Bachelor’s degree. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(K).

Qualifications

• Two to four years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction schedule and deliver the highest quality product on time.
• Schedule subcontractors for construction phases.
• Conduct inspections and ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Manage the customer experience throughout the construction process.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Quality assurance

Customer satisfaction

Knowledge of building codes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

DRH Construction applications

Job description

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is looking for a Superintendent-IS to manage all functions of the job site as it relates to home construction while providing excellent customer service. The candidate will manage the construction of multiple homes from permit to closing, scheduling and supervising job site subcontractors, conducting homeowner walk‑throughs, and coordinating inspections while maintaining company construction and safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the construction schedule and ensure the highest quality product is delivered on time and within budget.
• Schedule all involved subcontractors for each phase of construction and evaluate the quality and efficiency of their work to ensure compliance with local, state and federal building code requirements and company standards.
• Complete each home site on schedule from planning through occupancy, ensuring all contract obligations are satisfied.
• Inspect and determine subcontractor’s workmanship and product quality is completed on time and within the defined scope; halt any work that is not satisfactory or non‑compliant with plans, specifications, or applicable code.
• Authorize payment of subcontractors when all standards are met and after thorough inspection of work completed and for materials received.
• Manage the customer experience throughout the entire construction process, enforce quality standards through daily inspections, conduct homeowner orientations and walks, provide regular communication regarding progress, and address concerns.
• Monitor community cleanliness and ensure the community and worksite are clean, orderly and visually appealing during construction.
• Manage the post‑close warranty process: assess warranty requests, determine course of action, schedule subcontractors, and manage quality assurance.
• Follow up with homeowners to ensure concerns are addressed in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain current knowledge of all applicable building codes.
• Work closely with the sales, customer warranty, and management teams to ensure open communication on all matters, creating a proactive environment for issue resolution and a strong commitment to producing a quality product.
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner, serving customers and increasing the goodwill and profit of the company.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed to meet business demands.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Two to four years of relevant experience.
• Ability to manage and complete the “13 Milestones of Construction” specified in JDE.
• Must have a vehicle capable of carrying supplies, a valid driver’s license, and be willing to drive among designated communities during daytime and nighttime.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and knowledge of all phases of new home construction.
• General knowledge of municipal permitting, regulations and building codes.
• Ability to converse with customers, all levels of management and personnel.
• Superb interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Ability to control cost overruns and manage a budget.
• Ability to utilize DRH Construction applications on a smartphone, tablet, or laptop.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral form or via DRH Construction applications.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.
• Physical requirements: 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; climb, balance and stoop, crouch or crawl; walk up and down stairs; walk on uneven 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 50 pounds. Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.
• Regular exposure to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level is generally loud.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college.
• Ability to work effectively in a high‑pressure and high‑production environment.

Benefits

• 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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