Construction Superintendent

Drees HomesHouston, TX, US

1 day ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Overview

Drees Homes is a family-owned home building company with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we have taken care of our employees and our customers. It's why we rank as the 19th largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a track record of long-tenured employees. We're proud of being named a 2023, 2024 and 2025 U.S. Best Managed Company, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal , and we've been officially certified as a Great Place to Work in both 2023, 2024 and 2025. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability and success.

Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees has operations in twelve metropolitan areas : Greater Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

Drees Homes, one of the largest privately-owned homebuilders in the nation, is seeking candidates for a Construction Superintendent position in our Houston Division. As a Drees Construction Superintendent, you will be responsible for the successful completion of all work in assigned areas as it relates to cost control, scheduling, quality control, customer satisfaction, safety, and general supervision.??

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Duties and Responsibilities :

Complete weekly customer calls and track communication

Comply with construction specifications and standards

Utilize internal scheduling system to ensure timely completion of homes

Responsible for a quality building process and product

Perform formal quality inspections

Take an active part in subdivision and model maintenance

Comply with OSHA regulations and other safety requirements

Answer customer questions about the building process

Set and maintain high standards of performance by subcontractors and suppliers

Knowledge and Skills :

Proven??supervisory skills and cost control experience

Ability to work independently in a fast track environment

Highly organized self-starter

The ability to hold subcontractors accountable for their work

Great customer service mindset

Willing to manage operations in multiple community locations

The ability to read and understand plans and construction details; knowledge of residential building codes; general residential construction knowledge??

A self-motivated individual with a high energy level as well as a positive attitude

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external customers

Basic computer skills, familiar with MS Office

Experience using an iPad and / or electronic scheduling system preferred

Requirements :

A minimum of 2 years of experience managing residential operations in all phases of the construction process

Experience working for a production homebuilder a plus

Ability to read and understand plans and construction details

Must be familiar with residential building codes

General residential construction knowledge

Experience handling multiple projects at a time

High School Diploma required

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field preferred

Premier Benefits to Support YOU :

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including :

Medical, dental and vision

Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance

Wellness rewards

401(k) savings plan

Profit Sharing

Paid time off increasing with tenure

Tuition reimbursement

Long and short disability and Parental leave

Employee discount program on the purchase of a Drees Home

Employee Assistance Program and much more!

The schedule of this position will be Monday Friday 8 AM to 5 PM, plus additional hours as necessary.

Excellent salary, bonus potential, plus a comprehensive benefit package including profit sharing & 401(k) plans.

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Construction Superintendent • Houston, TX, US