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City superintendent requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in city superintendent job postings.
Sample city superintendent requirements
- Bachelor's degree in urban planning or a related field.
- Master's degree in urban planning or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in urban planning or a related field.
- Valid driver's license.
- Knowledge of city planning regulations.
Sample required city superintendent soft skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
City superintendent job description example 1
D.R. Horton city superintendent job description
Superintendent-IA City - 2204984 Description 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 constructuin and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first tine move-up markets. The company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.
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. The Superintendent manages 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 include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Plan and direct construction activities on the building site
Schedule all involved subcontractors for each phase of development and construction
Completes each home site on schedule from planning through occupancy, ensuring all contract obligations are satisfied
Approves work being performed by subcontractors and handle any related issues
Authorizes payment of subcontractors upon thorough inspection of work
Maintains a safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations, enforcing safe work habits, observing OSHA requirements and any state-level agencies' regulations
Maintains compliance with all applicable building codes
Verify all checklists are completed and inspections are scheduled and passed
Conduct homeowner orientation and any re-walks ensuring homeowner satisfaction
Recognize and enforce quality standards through daily inspection of homes under construction
Monitors subdivision cleanliness and hold subcontractors responsible for daily clean-up
Schedule and manage subcontractors to make designated warranty repairs
Follow up with homeowners to ensure concerns are addressed in a timely and professional manner
Conducts 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
Develops and maintains good rapport with subcontractors, homeowners, city officials and inspectors
Execute company policies and enforces uniformity on construction methods to ensure compliance with quality standards
Suggest improvements within the system
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or 3-5 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 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
Preferred Qualifications
Work effectively in high pressure situations
Ability to communicate organizational policies and other information to subordinates
Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:
Medical, Vision and Dental
401(K)
mployee Stock Purchase Plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Vacation, 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
Job: Construction Primary Location: Iowa-Iowa City Organization: Home Builder Schedule: Full-time Job Posting: Aug 4, 2022, 5:00:00 AM
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. The Superintendent manages 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 include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Plan and direct construction activities on the building site
Schedule all involved subcontractors for each phase of development and construction
Completes each home site on schedule from planning through occupancy, ensuring all contract obligations are satisfied
Approves work being performed by subcontractors and handle any related issues
Authorizes payment of subcontractors upon thorough inspection of work
Maintains a safe work site by implementing safety requirements and good housekeeping regulations, enforcing safe work habits, observing OSHA requirements and any state-level agencies' regulations
Maintains compliance with all applicable building codes
Verify all checklists are completed and inspections are scheduled and passed
Conduct homeowner orientation and any re-walks ensuring homeowner satisfaction
Recognize and enforce quality standards through daily inspection of homes under construction
Monitors subdivision cleanliness and hold subcontractors responsible for daily clean-up
Schedule and manage subcontractors to make designated warranty repairs
Follow up with homeowners to ensure concerns are addressed in a timely and professional manner
Conducts 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
Develops and maintains good rapport with subcontractors, homeowners, city officials and inspectors
Execute company policies and enforces uniformity on construction methods to ensure compliance with quality standards
Suggest improvements within the system
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or 3-5 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 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
Preferred Qualifications
Work effectively in high pressure situations
Ability to communicate organizational policies and other information to subordinates
Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:
Medical, Vision and Dental
401(K)
mployee Stock Purchase Plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Vacation, 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
Job: Construction Primary Location: Iowa-Iowa City Organization: Home Builder Schedule: Full-time Job Posting: Aug 4, 2022, 5:00:00 AM
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City superintendent job description example 2
Michael Page city superintendent job description
USD90,000-USD120,000
+ Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.
+ Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
+ Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction
+ Assign work to employees, based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs.
+ Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
+ Estimate material or worker requirements to complete jobs.
+ Analyze worker or production problems and recommend solutions, such as improving production methods or implementing motivational plans.
+ Order or requisition materials or supplies.
+ Train workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, or company policies.
+ Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.
+ Confer with managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities.
+ Arrange for repairs of equipment or machinery.
+ Provide assistance to workers engaged in construction or extraction activities, using hand tools or other equipment.
+ Record information, such as personnel, production, or operational data on specified forms or reports.
+ Suggest or initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, or hires.
_MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants._
+ The key responsibilities of the Superintendent:
+ Experience working on $10M-$75M+ projects
+ Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or a extensive field experience
+ 5+ years experience required
+ Multifamily experience required
+ Experienced in other construction markets is a plus
+ OSHA 30hr Certified
Our client is an established Twin Cities based General Contractor with an phenomenal reputation among clients and subcontractors. They are seeking a Construction Superintendent to work on high-profile Multifamily projects. This individual can expect an accelerated career path due to the company's immense growth over the last few years.
+ $90,000 - $120,000 base salary depending on experience
+ Significant bonus potential
+ Competitive 401k match
+ Fully employer-paid health, vision, dental insurance
+ Flexible hours
+ Paths to senior leadership
+ Strong pipeline of projects
+ Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifications are met.
+ Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
+ Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction
+ Assign work to employees, based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs.
+ Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
+ Estimate material or worker requirements to complete jobs.
+ Analyze worker or production problems and recommend solutions, such as improving production methods or implementing motivational plans.
+ Order or requisition materials or supplies.
+ Train workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, or company policies.
+ Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.
+ Confer with managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities.
+ Arrange for repairs of equipment or machinery.
+ Provide assistance to workers engaged in construction or extraction activities, using hand tools or other equipment.
+ Record information, such as personnel, production, or operational data on specified forms or reports.
+ Suggest or initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, or hires.
_MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants._
+ The key responsibilities of the Superintendent:
+ Experience working on $10M-$75M+ projects
+ Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or a extensive field experience
+ 5+ years experience required
+ Multifamily experience required
+ Experienced in other construction markets is a plus
+ OSHA 30hr Certified
Our client is an established Twin Cities based General Contractor with an phenomenal reputation among clients and subcontractors. They are seeking a Construction Superintendent to work on high-profile Multifamily projects. This individual can expect an accelerated career path due to the company's immense growth over the last few years.
+ $90,000 - $120,000 base salary depending on experience
+ Significant bonus potential
+ Competitive 401k match
+ Fully employer-paid health, vision, dental insurance
+ Flexible hours
+ Paths to senior leadership
+ Strong pipeline of projects
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024