Multifamily-Project Manager - Richmond

Multifamily-Project Manager - Richmond

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. DHI Communities is a multifamily development division of D.R. Horton, Inc. DHI Communities is currently looking for a Multifamily-Project Manager. The right candidate is responsible for construction management of one or more communities simultaneously in accordance with company expectations, including oversight of Assistant Project Manager(s) and field personnel while leading ongoing interaction between Design, Development, Purchasing, and Property Management personnel to optimize success of assigned communities.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervise, train, and manage performance of Assistant Project Manager(s) and field personnel
• Coordinate with design consultants to ensure receipt of complete design package for securing necessary permits
• Review design documents to identify opportunities for improvement in design, cost, and constructability
• Lead effort in bidding, subcontractor evaluation, negotiating, buy-out, and contracting for assigned projects
• Collaborate with Purchasing for optimal approach to estimating, bidding, buy-out, and change orders
• Negotiate and timely authorize change orders and back-charges when applicable
• Ensure subcontractors selected meet qualifications per subcontract agreements
• Create project budget, then monitor and control contracts and costs vs the budget through project completion
• Work with field personnel to properly prepare sites for construction process, including sequencing and staging
• Visit construction sites frequently to evaluate overall performance and compliance with company policies
• Ensure construction is performed according to code, drawings, contracted scope and specifications
• Ensure compliance with company policies on Quality Control, Safety, SWPPP, and FHA/ADA guidelines
• Evaluate subcontractor performance for potential to supplement or replace for not meeting expectations
• Review project correspondence, documentation, submittals, change requests, and daily field reports
• Manage construction scheduling process for assigned communities including creation of initial baseline schedule and ongoing scheduling updates to ensure integrity and accuracy in reporting historical activity, reasonableness of forecast activity, and identifying and executing opportunities to increase efficiency in construction execution
• Track all requests for information and submittals according to company policies and expectations
• Lead or attend applicable meetings in office or at construction site
• Ensure smooth and timely turnover of units and amenities to Property Management
• Approve payments to subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers
• Manage set-up of temporary project facilities and utilities for assigned communities
• Coordinate with municipalities and utility companies in a professional and timely manner
• Pursue and secure all bond releases when applicable
• Maintain thorough and accurate project documentation
• Manage project close-out and final documentation
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to travel overnight

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises 2 or more employees

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Five years or more construction project management experience, ideally in multifamily or commercial projects
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver's license
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or through company applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Regular exposure to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and risk of electrical shock.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task with sufficient attention to detail

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including: Medical, Dental and Vision 401(K) Employee Stock Purchase Plan Flex Spending Accounts Life & Disability Insurance Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America's Builder.