Residential Construction Superintendent

United States·Milfordmid

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Key Responsibilities

Oversee the construction of approximately 15 homes at various stages of completion across multiple residential communities.

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We are seeking a Residential Construction Superintendent to oversee new home construction throughout Kent and Sussex Counties, Delaware. This is a field-based opportunity for an experienced superintendent who enjoys taking ownership of multiple homes, leading subcontractors, maintaining high construction standards, and working with the independence to get the job done right.

Responsibilities

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→Oversee the construction of approximately 15 homes at various stages of completion across multiple residential communities.
→Manage the building process from initial construction through final walkthroughs and home completion.
→Coordinate subcontractors, trade schedules, inspections, materials, and construction milestones.
→Maintain an active presence on jobsites, regularly inspecting work and addressing issues before they affect quality or schedules.
→Hold trade partners accountable for workmanship, safety expectations, deadlines, and jobsite readiness.
→Identify construction challenges, troubleshoot problems, and make practical decisions to keep projects moving.
→Work with two assistant superintendents to coordinate daily field activities and project priorities.
→Monitor construction progress across assigned communities and adjust schedules as needed.
→Maintain high quality standards throughout construction and prepare homes for final inspections and customer delivery.
→Address warranty-related issues for completed homes as required.
→Travel between assigned communities throughout Kent and Sussex Counties as construction needs change.
→Communicate progress, challenges, and priorities to production leadership.

Proven experience supervising residential home construction, preferably within a production homebuilding environment.
Strong hands-on knowledge of residential construction methods, building sequences, materials, and trade coordination.
Ability to independently manage multiple homes under construction simultaneously.
Experience creating, maintaining, and adjusting subcontractor schedules.
Strong understanding of construction quality, inspections, and common jobsite issues.
Ability to recognize problems early and resolve them without relying on extensive management oversight.
Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
Strong communication skills and the confidence to hold subcontractors accountable.
A dependable, proactive approach and willingness to remain actively involved in the field.
Ability to travel regularly between communities throughout Kent and Sussex Counties, Delaware.

Experience overseeing 10-15 or more homes concurrently.
Background managing construction across multiple residential communities.
Experience with pre-sold production homes and established residential developments.
Previous experience with a regional or privately owned homebuilder.
Experience guiding assistant superintendents or junior construction personnel.
Familiarity with residential construction practices and subcontractor networks in Delaware.
Experience coordinating warranty repairs and post-closing construction issues.
Experience maintaining strong quality inspection scores and consistently meeting settlement schedules.