Construction Manager

Job Summary

The Construction Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the construction of homes in the assigned community(s) to ensure cost, schedule, and quality standards are met. The role involves managing all construction activities for assigned homes, assisting in scheduling, supervising trade partner work, maintaining job site safety and appearance, and delivering a positive customer experience throughout the building process.

• Oversee the scheduling and supervision of daily trade partner activities and evaluate the quality and efficiency of their work.
• Review and request modifications to construction drawings when plan errors or conflicts arise.
• Evaluate project schedules and update and determine appropriate modifications to project schedules and resources to reflect the project's needs as they arise to ensure timely completion.
• Take action to make sure each home is complete on schedule and ensure all contract obligations and safety protocols are satisfied.
• Stop any work that is not satisfactory or noncompliant with plans, specifications, or applicable code.
• Manage the customer experience throughout the entire construction process, including regular communications to keep them informed of progress, taking action, and negotiating solutions to address any concerns.
• Interact with Community Sales personnel to manage community performance and customer activities.
• Complete daily inspections to ensure job sites adhere to state, federal, and company safety and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan standards.
• Take immediate action, including adjusting the construction process or shutting down work if necessary, to achieve a safe working environment and comply with requirements.
• Negotiate, create, and authorize field purchase orders for materials and labor resources as needed.
• Inspect and determine whether trade partner workmanship and product quality are completed on time and within the defined scope of work.
• Authorize payment to trade partners when all standards are met.
• Collaborate with the Product Development, Process Improvement, Resource Planning, and Purchasing teams to address areas of improvement on plan quality, schedule adherence, trade performance, and budgetary challenges.
• Evaluate the work of trade partners to ensure work complies with local, state, and federal building code requirements and company standards of workmanship.
• Participate in trade partner recruiting and vetting.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Delegates work according to employee’s abilities and skills.
• Provides input to employee’s performance evaluations.
• Assists in the identification of internal and external training opportunities.
• Provides continuous coaching with regard to functional and leadership standards (technical skills and behaviors).

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent;
  Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years of construction experience or equivalent.

• Valid driver’s license as driving is an essential function of this position.

• Ability to manage construction processes in a high-production environment.
• Ability to direct and manage trade performance.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in ability to read blueprints.
• General knowledge of municipal permitting and regulations.
• General knowledge of building codes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction-related scheduling software.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Dedicated commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Ability to control cost overruns and manage a budget.

$79,000 - $89,000 annually. Hired applicant will be eligible to receive bonuses.

• Up to 9 paid company holidays per year, up to 6 days of sick pay.
• Employees with less than 10 years of service can accrue up to 17 PTO days per year, and up to 22 PTO days per year upon 10 or more years of service.
• Participation in the Company’s 401(k) Plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees (and eligible dependents).
• Company-paid disability, basic life insurance, and parental leave.
• Voluntary insurance coverage options,…