West Columbia, South Carolina, USA
12 days ago
Construction Area Manager

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.


D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Construction Area Manager. The right candidate will supervise a group of General Superintendents, Superintendents and/or Project Managers assigned to communities in a designated area regarding construction field-related activities. Implement all company policies and procedures throughout the entire construction process. Update reports and ensure quality control in the houses built.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Plan and direct construction activities in the field either directly or through utilizing Project Managers, General Superintendents and SuperintendentsSet build times on each plan and provide schedules to meet the build timesMaintain responsibility for the profitability of the homes being built in assigned communities and manage all cost by reviewing field purchase ordersMaintain total involvement with training, communication and development of Project Managers, General Superintendents, Superintendents and field personnelOversee field operations, production times and ensure quality control so the homes built meet company standards and are ready for homeowner orientation/occupancyEnsure all homes in construction area are constructed to contract, specification and detail and all work invoiced is fully acceptable to company specifications and is 100% completeEnsure assigned communities meet all safety standards in accordance with OSHA and state regulationsVisit job sites to check quality and policy enforcementInterface, when necessary, with public agencies, municipal governing bodies, public utilities and industry associations in obtaining permits and approvalsAssist other Construction Area ManagersHandle escalated problems with subcontractorsRespond to unsatisfactory survey cards for construction and customer service to direct quality improvement efforts Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the companyAbility to travel overnight

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises 2 or more employees

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.


D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Construction Area Manager. The right candidate will supervise a group of General Superintendents, Superintendents and/or Project Managers assigned to communities in a designated area regarding construction field-related activities. Implement all company policies and procedures throughout the entire construction process. Update reports and ensure quality control in the houses built.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Plan and direct construction activities in the field either directly or through utilizing Project Managers, General Superintendents and SuperintendentsSet build times on each plan and provide schedules to meet the build timesMaintain responsibility for the profitability of the homes being built in assigned communities and manage all cost by reviewing field purchase ordersMaintain total involvement with training, communication and development of Project Managers, General Superintendents, Superintendents and field personnelOversee field operations, production times and ensure quality control so the homes built meet company standards and are ready for homeowner orientation/occupancyEnsure all homes in construction area are constructed to contract, specification and detail and all work invoiced is fully acceptable to company specifications and is 100% completeEnsure assigned communities meet all safety standards in accordance with OSHA and state regulationsVisit job sites to check quality and policy enforcementInterface, when necessary, with public agencies, municipal governing bodies, public utilities and industry associations in obtaining permits and approvalsAssist other Construction Area ManagersHandle escalated problems with subcontractorsRespond to unsatisfactory survey cards for construction and customer service to direct quality improvement efforts Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the companyAbility to travel overnight

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises 2 or more employees

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)Seven years of related experience and/or trainingMust have a vehicle and a valid driver’s licenseHigh degree of construction knowledge and management skillsAbility to read, understand and interpret construction documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedulesGeneral knowledge of municipal permitting, regulations and building codes Ability to converse with customers, all levels of management and personnelSuperb interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated commitment to customer satisfactionAbility to control cost overruns and manage a budgetAbility to utilize DRH Construction applications on a smart phone, tablet, or laptopAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applicationsProficiency with MS Office and emailAbility 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 visionRegular exposure to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and risk of electrical shockThe noise level is generally loud

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferredWork effectively in a high pressure and high production environmentEnglish/Spanish bilingual skills a plus

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:

Medical, Vision and Dental401(K)Employee Stock Purchase PlanFlex Spending AccountsLife InsuranceVacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeople2

Follow us on social media @hortoncareers for an inside look at our company and connect with us on LinkedIn for up to date job listings

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Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)Seven years of related experience and/or trainingMust have a vehicle and a valid driver’s licenseHigh degree of construction knowledge and management skillsAbility to read, understand and interpret construction documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedulesGeneral knowledge of municipal permitting, regulations and building codes Ability to converse with customers, all levels of management and personnelSuperb interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated commitment to customer satisfactionAbility to control cost overruns and manage a budgetAbility to utilize DRH Construction applications on a smart phone, tablet, or laptopAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applicationsProficiency with MS Office and emailAbility 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 visionRegular exposure to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and risk of electrical shockThe noise level is generally loud

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferredWork effectively in a high pressure and high production environmentEnglish/Spanish bilingual skills a plus

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:

Medical, Vision and Dental401(K)Employee Stock Purchase PlanFlex Spending AccountsLife InsuranceVacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeople2

Follow us on social media @hortoncareers for an inside look at our company and connect with us on LinkedIn for up to date job listings

LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

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