Superintendent- Salisbury, MD

D.R. Horton; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

401(k) retirement plan.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Flexible Spending Accounts.

Life & Disability Insurance.

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time, and H1

Company Holidays.

Job summary

D.R. Horton is seeking a Superintendent to manage all functions of the job site from permit to closing, ensuring high quality construction and customer service. You will schedule subcontractors, supervise work, coordinate inspections, and maintain safety standards across multiple homes.

The role requires staying on schedule and within budget, direct interaction with homeowners, and collaboration with sales and warranty teams to resolve issues effectively.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–4 years of related construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and plans.
• Knowledge of municipal permitting, regulations, and building codes.
• Strong communication skills with customers and teams.
• Willingness to travel between communities and drive as needed.
• Proficiency with MS Office; DRH construction apps a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction schedule to deliver quality homes on time and within budget.
• Coordinate and evaluate subcontractors for compliance with plans and codes.
• Complete each home site from planning to occupancy, meeting contract obligations.
• Inspect workmanship and halt non-compliant work.
• Authorize subcontractor payments after inspection.
• Guide the customer experience through the construction process, with regular updates.
• Maintain site cleanliness and organization throughout construction.
• Manage post-close warranty process and respond to warranty requests.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Budget management

Reading construction documents

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (Preferred)

Tools

DRH Construction apps

MS Office

Job description

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. For more information visit www.drhorton.com.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Superintendent. The primary responsibility of the successful candidate is to manage all functions of the job site as it relates to home construction while providing excellent customer service. The Superintendent will oversee the construction of multiple homes from permit to closing by scheduling and supervising job site subcontractors, homeowner walk‑throughs, and 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, federal building code requirements and company standards of workmanship.
• Complete each home site on schedule from planning through occupancy, ensuring all contract obligations are satisfied.
• Inspect subcontractor’s workmanship and product quality, halting 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 upon thorough inspection of the completed work and material delivery.
• Manage the customer experience throughout the entire construction process, including homeowner orientation and walks, regular communication of progress, and addressing concerns.
• Monitor community cleanliness and ensure the community and worksite remain clean, orderly, and visually appealing during construction.
• Manage the post‑close process for warranty, assess warranty requests, determine the course of action, schedule subcontractors, and conduct quality assurance.
• Follow up with homeowners to ensure concerns are addressed in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain a current working knowledge of all applicable building codes.
• Work closely with sales, customer warranty, and management teams to ensure open communication and a proactive environment for issue resolution.
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and enhance the company’s goodwill and profit.
• Ability to work additional hours as necessary to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Two to four years of related experience.
• Ability to manage and complete the "13 Milestones of Construction" specified in JDE.
• Possession of a reliable vehicle capable of carrying supplies, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to drive among designated communities during day and night.
• 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 and personnel at all levels.
• Excellent 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 in carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral, or application form.
• Proficiency with MS Office and email.
• Physical requirements: stand and walk for up to 8 hours, sit for extended periods, kneel and bend at waist, climb and balance platforms, lift or move up to 50 pounds, and tolerate exposure to outdoor weather, mechanical parts, high places, electrical shock, and loud noise.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college.
• Experience working effectively in a high‑pressure, high‑production environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time, and Company Holidays.
• Multiple voluntary and company‑provided benefits.

Salary Range: $60,000 – $80,000; based on experience. This position is bonus eligible.