Construction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

M/I Homes has been building new homes of outstanding quality and superior design for more than 50 years. Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein and guided by Irving’s drive to always “treat the customer right,” we have fulfilled the dreams of over 170,000 homeowners and grown to become one of the nation’s leading homebuilders. M/I Homes started as a family business and grew into a national leader in a single generation with divisions in 17 markets, including Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Ft. Myers/Naples, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh, San Antonio, Sarasota, and Tampa.

Job Summary: Supervises and coordinates the on-site construction activities for assigned subdivision. Monitors the completion of each construction phase through coordination, scheduling, and inspection of each home. Ensures quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction in accordance with Company goals and objectives. This position will work in the Southwest/West metro Detroit area in a large geographical area; however, that is subject to change in the future based on business needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in budgeting time requirements to complete each phase of construction and meet deadlines by scheduling subcontractor work and deliveries; coordinating and monitoring progress of work; completion and closing dates.
• Acts as liaisons between operations, subcontractors, and vendors; supervises and monitors work of subcontractors; provides follow up to ensure completion of work and accurate, timely deliveries.
• Reviews, on a daily basis, the production of homes via inspections during various construction phases to ensure quality control; monitors progress including delivery and use of materials, supplies, tools, machinery, equipment, and vehicles.
• Reviews and analyzes site plans and blueprints in order to monitor and ensure compliance with plan specifications.
• Conducts pre-construction and pre-settlement meetings with home buyer; resolves customer service issues and production problems during construction phase to maintain customer satisfaction; completes finishing and warranty work as required.
• Assists in the control of production costs through review and approval of time sheets, production and service invoices, delivery, and inspection sheets. Confers with appropriate individuals to monitor and track costs to avoid overruns.
• Provides and applies appropriate training methods and standards to subordinates and subcontractors; monitors and enforces safety and Company policy compliance.
• Directly supervises subordinates and assists in the supervision of subcontractors. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Assist with special projects as requested and perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

Minimum Education Experience:

High school graduate with at least one year of relevant course study including workshops and seminars in construction management techniques combined with at least four years or related experience; related supervisory experience; and a good knowledge and understanding of the home building industry within scope of building codes, regulations, and construction process.

Skills and Abilities:

Adaptability and flexibility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with ability to coordinate several activities simultaneously. Decisiveness, decision-making and problem-solving abilities to select among alternative courses of action within budget limitations. Customer-service oriented with good interpersonal skills, good verbal and written communication skills for interaction with a variety of people inside and outside the organization. Good maintenance and carpentry skills; blueprint reading; use of hand and power tools.

Work Conditions:

Exposure to undesirable environmental conditions as well as some health and safety risks. Appropriate equipment and precautions required. Travel demands which require possession of a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

M/I Homes offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental leave, traditional and Roth 401(k) options, profit sharing plan, employee home purchase plan and more.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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