Project Manager, Construction

KB Home is one of America's largest and most trusted homebuilders, with nearly 700,000 quality-homes built over our more than 65-year history. Operating across 21 divisions in 9 states, we don’t just build houses we create places where families can make a lifetime of memories. At KB Home, our foundation is our people. We foster genuine relationships with our customers throughout their home buying journey, while our employees bring passion and purpose to work every day.

Our shared culture of customer obsession drives our mission to make home ownership attainable for all.

Responsible for management of the construction team for multiple communities, complex/high volume operations, and/or start-up divisions. Oversee construction from dirt through closing while maximizing profits and maintaining excellence through the business model. Ensure quality assurance and customer satisfaction are maintained throughout the construction process. Provide daily supervision and coordination of tasks for 2 or more direct reports.

• Work with Construction Director and VP to recruit staff, train and retain construction staff through proper coaching and performance management on construction non-negotiables and scorecards. Identify performance gaps and offer solutions to narrow the gap.
• Ensure all required training is complete and performance reviews are conducted.
• Supervise daily activities of 2 or more direct reports and troubleshoot any escalated construction and customer service issues.
• Point person/liaison to field staff and division management.

• Plan and direct KB staff and trade partners in the construction and completion of quality residential homes with strong commitment to executing the business model and 100% Complete/100% Satisfied program.
• Responsible for milestone report (slab to frame, frame to mechanical, drywall to cabinet and cabinet to final).
• Ensure consistent application of “Even Flow”, homes completed per schedule (daily starts, closings and monthly deliveries).
• Schedule and monitor trade partners during the entire construction process from start to closing. Informs and trains trade partners regarding company policies and procedures, including safety and OSHA compliance.
• Approve trade partner’s purchase orders and invoices for assigned homes, while ensuring completion of work in a quality and timely manner. Maintains trade partner scorecards on performance and submits to purchasing.
• Monitor subdivision cleanliness and hold trade partners responsible for daily clean-up. Interact with Architecture, Engineering, Studio, Purchasing and DUP and consider their input/deadlines during the process to ensure timely quality construction.

• Responsible and accountable for daily customer service metrics including average days to close claims, average cost per claims and ensuring no claims go over 14 days.
• Continually strive for superior CSI ranking in specific market.
• Responsible for executing all home deliveries 100% complete and signed off by COE by the homebuyer.
• Monitor and resolve customer or construction concerns to facilitate smooth final closing process.
• Manage Pre-Construction and Pre-Drywall orientations with buyers to reinforce contact with buyer throughout the construction process.
• Deliver a consistent and effective homeowner orientation to ensure the buyer experiences a positive transition to their new home.
• Participate in Community Teams, and take ownership of construction matters/issues. Works directly with the salesforce with an emphasis in teamwork and customer satisfaction.

• Maintain a safe work site by implementing good housekeeping regulations and safety…