Area Construction Manager

Position Highlights Responsible for overall leadership of field construction team, vertical construction activities, coordination and performance monitoring of trade partners, and quality control for the assigned geographic area (multiple communities). Position Responsibilities Provides day‑to‑day leadership and supervision to assigned project/site construction managers and assistant construction managers. Spends the majority of time in the field leading, working side‑by‑side with, and mentoring direct reports. Evaluates performance of trade partners and works collaboratively with purchasing and other departments to ensure performance expectations are met and performance improvements needed are timely and communicated and addressed with trade partners. Scope of work modifications and enforcement for consistent product delivery and to reduce the need for untimely purchase orders are key to meeting cycle times and budgets. Ensures that a high level of execution occurs on a consistent basis to provide quality home deliveries to customers. Effectively acknowledges gaps or accelerations in cycle time and reports changes in projected completion times well in advance to ensure a great customer experience and reduce stress on the internal team. Ensures direct reports understand the value of and execute against the Company’s construction and quality standards, including implementation and consistent use of Company procedures and guidelines; including, but not limited to, Hyphen BuildPro, Tableau, and ReportsNow. Identifies trends, best practices and process improvements, including root causes of issues to reduce risk and improve results. Models and reinforces actions consistent with the Company’s values, vision, and culture in line with the core leadership competencies listed on the following page(s). Fosters positive, collaborative team‑and achievement‑oriented culture. Assists VP of Construction/Operations/Director of Construction in developing and overseeing initial and ongoing production and execution of construction plans and specifications, as well as continuous improvement and value engineering efforts. Assists VP of Construction/Operations in establishing cycle times for each product type and continually monitors/evaluates performance and adjusts schedules (appropriately) to meet business needs/realities. Monitors milestone performance routinely and communicates progress effectively to drive business decisions that yield the highest desired outcome for schedule, budget, quality, and margin. Ensures quality standards for materials, workmanship, and final product are upheld even though market conditions may create unforeseen/difficult obstacles. Effectively communicates and trains others about various risks/challenges and creates action plans that reduce risks. Oversees completion of walk items prior to home closings, to reduce the number of incomplete items at close of escrow. Understands that post close, unresolved items become a burden on the team and disruptive to the customer; elongating the completion of each task. Manages indirect or soft cost budget items. Ensures direct reports understand the importance of providing a work site and homes that are clean, safe and ready. Attends community team team meetings to support business plan goals, as well as customer experience on Eliant key measures. Increases awareness to trade damage on existing components, reduces theft opportunities. Is a key leader in site safety and enforces the use of the safety application for tracking inspections, reports, and incidents related to the Tri Pointe homes safety program. Works with safety consultant for site visits and keeps teams prepared for annual safety audits by reviewing past performance as a routine part of business on a regular cadence. Position Qualifications Minimum 5 years experience in the homebuilding industry required. Extensive knowledge of the construction industry, including the ability to read and interpret blueprints, architectural design, off‑site improvement plans, and soils reports. Knowledge of relevant building codes and all scopes of work. Knowledge of Hyphen BuildPro. Must be proactive with the ability to multi‑task and follow through with projects containing a high level of detail. Proficient in all Microsoft applications. Physical Requirements Bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and balancing; frequent standing and walking, sometimes on uneven and rough terrain. Climbing ladders; moving/carrying construction materials and supplies weighing more than 50 pounds. Tolerance of moderate to very loud noise. Environmental conditions vary depending on weather, stage of production, and where work takes place. Some of the following conditions apply at various times: hot, cold, wet, dry, muddy, humid, windy, calm, bright, dark, noisy, dusty, poor lighting, poor ventilation, temperature variations, fog, and rain. Airborne particles such as wood dust, drywall dust, etc. are common in the field environment. Tri Pointe Homes is committed to building a diverse and talented team to help us achieve our goals. Please note that due to operational constraints, we are unable to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship (e.g., H1B, OPT) for this position. This policy applies uniformly to roles where sponsorship cannot be accommodated to ensure consistency and fairness in our hiring process. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, if you are a California resident, you have the right to know the categories of personal information that we collect about job applicants, employees and their emergency contacts and beneficiaries and independent contractors. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we make employment decisions based on merit and qualifications and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to apply for an open position or to participate in an interview, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tri Pointe Homes