Construction Manager

The Construction Manager is responsible for coordinating and supervising all phases of vertical construction performed by subcontractors and vendors for various projects in the Division. The position reports to the Area Construction Manager. This position works directly with Construction Manager (s) and other team members in ensuring the timely and safe completion of projects and delivery of high-quality product.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Supervises, schedules, and directs the efforts of vertical construction subcontractors and vendors.
• Develops and maintains working relationships with the project’s building officials and inspectors and is responsible for scheduling all required jurisdictional inspections and testing.
• Identifies and makes recommendations to Area Manager regarding project risks including safety/loss control, subcontractor/supplier issues, site conditions and logistics, scheduling, change orders, and document conflicts.
• Reviews all subcontractor and vendor progress payment requests prior to the final processing of billing.
• Provides noticing to all non-performing sub-contractors and when and where necessary requests termination and the hiring of replacements.
• Prepares punch lists and ensures completion of all related work prior to inspections and product acceptance (i.e. unit turnover/QA process).
• Inspects subcontractor’s work to ensure that it meets subcontracted obligations and Company quality standards.
• Creates, maintains and updates project schedules as they relate to work in progress and the completion of project. Distributes schedule updates to the project subcontractors and vendors and provides schedule updates to the project team. Ensures tasks are finished accordingly.
• Holds/Participates in safety and subcontractor meetings and maintains minutes of such meetings.
• Ensures the timely ordering, delivery and storage of materials and parts necessary to construct and complete the project in accordance with the project schedule.
• Monitors subcontractor compliance with project safety and program. Manages the site condition to ensure a safe work environment.
• Manage community SWPPP program (reporting and/or 3rd party inspections).
• Reviews plans in order to identify mistakes and inconsistencies and makes recommendations on how to resolve such issues.
• Ensures duties not contracted out are being completed by other means.
• Ensures that documentation and paperwork are organized within the filing system set forth by Company policies and practices.
• Works with Company hired third party consultants and inspectors. Schedules third party inspections of work in progress and ensures responses to any exceptions or punch list items noted by the consultants and inspectors.
• Participates in Company-provided training such as safety, non-discrimination, and harassment prevention.
• Complies with all Company National Standards, applicable health and safety rules and regulations, as well as applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Ensure MSDS specs are on file and up to date.
• Update(s) BuildPro scheduling software on a daily basis.
• Deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Mentor and in some cases manage Field Managers.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing high-volume single-family homebuilding construction.

Skills/Specialized Knowledge

• Ability to use a personal computer and have a working knowledge of Word and Excel. Experience using BuildPro scheduling software is preferred.
• Ability to communicate well in English both written and verbally.
• Ability to use general office equipment, such as telephone, fax machine, printer, scanner and copier.
• Knowledge of construction procedures, building codes, construction procedures, and rough trade work.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local codes for Handicap, Fair Housing, ANSI, Waterproof, Environment/AQI and Acoustical.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; ability to relate to others.