Construction Manager
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The Construction Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the construction of homes in the assigned community to ensure the cost, schedule, and quality standards are met. Manages all construction activities for assigned homes, assists in the scheduling of homes, supervises trade partner's work, maintains the overall community job sites for safety and appearance, and is responsible for the customer experience throughout the building process. This position requires onsite attendance five days per week in the Louisville, Kentucky area.
Primary Job Responsibilities :
- 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.
Management Responsibilities :
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)Scope :
Decision Impact : Community, DivisionDepartment Responsibility : SingleCommunity Budgetary Responsibility : YesHouse Budget Adherence Responsibility : YesDirect Reports : NoIndirect Reports : YesPhysical Requirements : Position involves sitting, standing, driving, and / or movement, the ability to exert a minimal force of up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 80 pounds of minimal force to carry, lift, push, pull, and otherwise move objects. Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding, and other means to reach and observe all areas of the building. Ability to work in various weather conditions heat, rain, cold, etc.Required Education / Experience :
Minimum High School Diploma or equivalentBachelor's Degree preferredMinimum 1-2 years of construction experience or equivalentRequired Licensing, Registration and / or Certifications :
Valid driver's license as driving is an essential function of this positionRequired Skills / Knowledge :
Ability to manage construction processes in a high-production environmentAbility to direct and manage trade performanceGood verbal and written communication skillsProficient in ability to read blueprintsGeneral knowledge of municipal permitting and regulationsGeneral knowledge of building codesComprehensive knowledge of construction-related scheduling softwareBasic computer literacyDedicated commitment to customer satisfactionAbility to control cost overruns and manage a budget