Construction Manager

Overview

Summary of Position Requirements

Supervise, coordinate and manage daily operations of residential construction within the assigned community(s). Mentor, train and supervise Construction Managers and Trainees while ensuring adherence to company policies / procedures and progress in the construction process.

CB #LI-CF1

Responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise daily trade partner activities in accordance with job schedules and business partner scopes of work
• Ensure that work is in compliance with City or County requirements and building codes
• Plan and schedule all construction activities on homes from start to finish
• Conduct pre-construction meeting with customer and oversee the construction, inspection and scheduling of the entire home using inspection forms, plans and procedures
• Maintain records of all change orders and / or purchase orders in a community
• Approve all trade partner invoices upon satisfactory completion of the job
• Work in concert with the Customer Care Department to ensure the punch list and warranty items are completed in a timely manner and approved by the customer
• Provide trade partner feedback to the Area Construction Manager concerning the trade partner’s timeliness and attention to detail
• Inspect each home under construction ensuring that the work is done to specifications Ensure timely home completions and deliveries
• Ensure job site cleanliness and safety
• Frequently inspect homes for quality compliance (and counsel Construction Managers on quality performance)
• Coordinate municipality inspectors to ensure timely approvals of development phases
• Maintain customer and trade partner relations
• Communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in written correspondence with trade partners and Lennar associates
• Redline architectural plan changes
• Other duties as assigned
• Manage, supervise and direct all aspects of construction for assigned community or communities
• Supervise one or more Construction Manager and / or Construction Manager Trainee within one or more communities
• Conduct weekly field / safety meetings with trade partners, construction staff and sales staff.
• Manage departmental performance against agreed targets and budgets, and within policies and standards
• Organize and prioritize work activities while utilizing efficient time management skills in meeting deadlines and staying on schedule
• Ensure that reporting associates follow Lennar’s policies and procedures
• Ability to effectively manage staff through ensuring appropriate staffing, providing formal and informal evaluations / written feedback (reviews), addressing associate issues when warranted and providing appropriate training and mentoring and timeframe for correction
• Responsible for providing associates with ongoing, timely, candid and constructive feedback; developing associates to their full potential
• Conduct monthly / quarterly and / or annual performance appraisals
• Develop performance improvement plans if an associate's performance is not meeting expectations
• Work closely with the construction team to ensure open communication on all matters; develop a strong environment conducive to proactive resolution of issues and strong commitment to producing a quality product

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in project / construction management in residential construction required.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience supervising staff
• Intermediate knowledge of scheduling, budgeting and document management
• Computer literacy and proficient in MS Office products (Word and Excel)
• Excellent follow-up, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving record
• Knowledge of practices and procedures of construction and building codes
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints
• Intermediate PC skills Microsoft Word and Excel required
• Able to professionally perform multiple detail-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines

Associate is prohibited from performing manual repairs.Contacts

Daily interaction with various division personnel, outside agencies, business partners, consultants and homeowners

Physical Requirements

Able to work in excess of eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer, the ability to operate a motor vehicle, climb stairs / ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and / or carry

equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds, occasionally operate construction equipment. Able to sit at a computer monitor for extended periods of time to complete paperwork, meet with building partners, and receive / return phone messages.

Must be able to work in construction environment under all weather conditions. Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

This position outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position noted. It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the associates.

Type

Regular Full-Time