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

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Vacation and Holidays

Job summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking a Superintendent to manage multiple home construction sites from permit to closing, scheduling subcontractors, guiding homeowner walks, and upholding safety and quality standards.

Join a Fortune 500 builder known for growth; you will coordinate trades, review plans, supervise daily site activities, and ensure customer satisfaction through clear communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years related construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and codes.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive among communities.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and DRH Construction apps.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction schedule and ensure on-time, high-quality homes.
• Coordinate subcontractors across all phases per codes and plans.
• Oversee homeowner walk-throughs, inspections, and warranty follow-ups.
• Monitor costs and ensure budget compliance.
• Maintain safety standards on site and in communities.
• Support post-close warranty process and timely issue resolution.

Skills

Budget management

Team coordination

Reading plans

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

DRH Construction apps

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Position Overview

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Superintendent. The right candidate’s primary responsibility is to manage all functions of the job site as it relates to home construction while providing excellent customer service. Manage 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 work complies with local, state and 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 and determine subcontractor’s workmanship and product quality is completed on time and within defined scope of work. Halt any work that is not satisfactory or noncompliant with plans, specifications, or applicable code
• Authorize payment of subcontractors when all standards are met and upon thorough inspection of work completed and for materials received
• Manage the customer experience throughout the entire construction process. Recognize and enforce quality standards through daily inspection of homes under construction. Conduct homeowner orientation and walks, provide regular communications regarding progress and address concerns
• Monitor community cleanliness and ensure the community and worksite is clean, orderly and visually appealing during construction
• Manage the post-close process for warranty. 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 a current working knowledge of all applicable building codes
• Work closely with the sales, customer warranty, and management team to ensure open communication on all matters; develop a strong environment conducive to proactive resolution of issues and strong commitment to producing a quality product
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to work additional hours as necessary to meet business needs

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Two to four years related experience
• Ability to manage and complete the “13 Milestones of Construction” specified in JDE
• Must have a vehicle capable of carrying supplies, valid driver’s license and be willing to drive among designated communities in daytime and nighttime
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and knowledge of all phases of new homes 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 smart phone, tablet, or laptop
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral form or via DRH Construction 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; climb, balance and stoop, crouch or crawl; 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 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include 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 a plus
• Work effectively in a high pressure and high production environment

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:

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 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.

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