Construction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

At Smith Douglas Homes, we pride ourselves on being one of the fastest growing home building companies in the country. We are looking for an experienced Construction Manager to join our team in the coastal Alabama area, specifically in Loxley , and Summerdale, Alabama. Smith Douglas Homes is proud to offer a competitive benefits package to our employees as well as a family type work environment.

Position Summary:

As Construction Manager, you’ll maximize your highly honed relationship building skills and home building expertise on a daily basis. Working with our trusted trade partners, sales and construction team, you’ll assume ownership of the home building process within a Smith Douglas Homes community. You’ll utilize your vast industry experience to ensure that our homes are built within schedule and to the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and cost control.

Most importantly, through regular interaction with our buyers, you’ll earn their coveted trust as they experience the excitement of watching their home being built. Your organization skills, attention to detail and adherence to the build schedule will assure outstanding customer service resulting in excellent quality scores. As a Smith Douglas Homes Construction Manager, you will take great pride in assuring that your hard work results in making a positive impact on a family’s future.

You’ll play an integral part of living our mission: To enhance the quality of people’s lives

What you’ll do:

1. Use SMART (proprietary software) to manage the construction of homes.
2. Plan frame start and monitor progress.
3. Verify material quantities against the Purchase Order.
4. Complete municipality and internal inspections.
5. Manage work of Trade Partners based on scope of work and schedule.
6. Ensure homes meet quality and construction standards and printed specifications.
7. Manage cost to meet budgets.
8. Determine net cost of VPO and negotiate re-work when necessary.
9. Achieve acceptance of home through quality assurance process.
10. Perform homeowner orientations and acceptance walks with customers.
11. Work with Sales Agents to resolve customer concerns, attend weekly community meeting.
12. Obtain Building C.O.
13. Ensure community cleanliness.
14. Convert model home as required for sale.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field is helpful.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years construction management experience, residential preferred.
• Proven ability to monitor and manage trade partner performance.

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn SMART (Proprietary software)

Other Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to follow up with trade partners and hold them accountable
• Cost control
• Customer service and communication skills
• Time management
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at a time

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and a certified Drug Free Workplace.

About Smith Douglas Homes:

New home builder, Smith Douglas was recently recognized by Builder Magazine as the 32nd largest builder in the Builder Top 100 Rankings. With over 40 years of industry experience, our PURPOSE is to enhance people’s quality of life, providing our customers with the opportunity to own a quality-built, value-packed new home. Through our proven, disciplined operations, we reduce costs and deliver quality craftsmanship, which translates into a well-constructed and affordable home.

We are proud to be a certified Great Place to Work!

Our mantra: “It’s amazing what you can accomplish when you don’t care who gets the credit!”