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. More people choose D.R. Horton than any other builder; and as America’s Builder, we focus on providing high-quality homes designed for all. D.R. Horton also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at   for more information!

Our teams create memorable experiences for our customers and each other! While we are in the business of building homes, #WeBuildPeopleToo; and our people are at the center of every decision. Are you ready to experience the D.R. Horton difference? 

About the position: 

We are currently seeking an Assistant Superintendent for our growing Birmingham/Tuscaloosa division! Alongside our Superintendents, our Assistant Superintendents manage job sites within our communities during the home construction phase. They assist in scheduling and supervising job site subcontractors, maintaining quality standards, cost management, and enforcing safety standards. Additionally, they schedule homeowner walk-throughs, home inspections, and manage both community maintenance and upkeep among other duties including providing excellent customer service!

Essential Functions: 

• Enforce site safety program and ensure subcontractors comply with company standards, codes, and regulations


• Assist Superintendent with subcontractor management including evaluating quality, safety, cost control, and scheduling


• Inspect each home daily, checking for the quality of workmanship and ensuring all work is in accordance with plans, specifications, and production schedules


• Assist with managing construction materials to prevent damage, waste, or theft; ensure communities and jobsites are free of trash and waste materials


• Schedule and walk all inspections with inspectors


• Develop and maintain positive relationships with subcontractors and homeowners


• Complete walkthroughs before the final homeowner walkthrough and closing sign-off; schedule repairs as needed; conduct homeowner orientations and complete any additional necessary walks


• Other duties as assigned

Competencies: 

• Customer Service: Passion for delivering exemplary service. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. You should also be collaborative and exhibit a positive attitude toward your work and colleagues


• Problem-solving: Identifies and resolves problems by gathering and analyzing information; develops alternative solutions when needed; ability to create systematic approaches to carrying out tasks independently


• Communication: Demonstrated ability to interact respectfully with all customers and colleagues. Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills are essential along with the ability to listen intently to others


• Time management: Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, remain organized, and focused on work; as well as maintain accuracy and high attention to detail in fast-paced environment


• Technical Knowledge: Develop knowledge-base in building codes, construction materials, methodologies, terminology, and scheduling and be able to communicate it with homeowners as needed; ability to use technology in the field and read construction plans

Required Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent


• At least 6 months of directly related experience


• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to various construction sites during the day or at night


• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and email


• Ability to work overtime as needed

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 1 to 2 years of directly related experience


• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university; Construction Management or related field of study is highly desired

Working environment:

Assistant Superintendents work in the field and have regular exposure to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level is generally loud on a regular basis. Candidates should be able to stand for at least 4-hours straight, up to a full 8-hour day as well as sit for extended periods of time; kneel; bend at the waist; climb ladders, scaffolding; balance; stoop; crouch or crawl; walk up and down stairs; traverse across unlevel terrain; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and hear and talk. Specific close, distance, color, and peripheral vision abilities are required for this role. Candidates regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 

D.R. Horton offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes, but is not limited to: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• 401(k)


• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time, and Company Holidays


• Life Insurance


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Note: Statements included in this description are intended to reflect in general, the duties and responsibilities of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive.

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