We are looking for an experienced Area Construction Manager to join our team in the Huntsville, Alabama area. Smith Douglas Homes is proud to offer a competitive benefits package to our employees as well as a family type work environment.
Position Summary:To manage the Builder function for a specified geographic area in accordance with company policies, processes and governmental regulations while assuring that homes are completed on schedule.
Essential Functions: Core duties or tasks fundamental and not marginal to the performance of the job.
- Communicate the company strategy, policies, and procedures to Production Team.
- Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction of new homes.
- Monitor and manage cost and variance levels.
- Work with Construction Managers and Trade Relations Manager to ensure adequate Trade Partner base
- Ensure that construction work meets applicable building codes, scope of work documents, contract documents and construction drawings
- Quality assurance of model homes.
- Confer with construction managers, contractors, vendors or trades to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
- Help to resolve any issues with buyers, sales teams, trades and municipalities.
- Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations.
- Develop or implement quality control programs.
- Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with environmental regulations (erosion control).
- Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction and safety procedures are being followed.
- Monitor compliance to construction schedules and delays with a focus on mitigating delays to keep at a minimum
- Work with Construction Managers to ensure that Lot Listings are accurate and current
- Establish, maintain and manage "Build Order" within each community- this will require collaboration with Sales and Land departments
- Identify challenging lot conditions and create solutions before building starts.
- Inspect construction on a regular basis to ensure the work conforms to specifications, budget and schedule.
- Complete and maintain The Lot Matrix for all communities.
- Ensure lot fits of plans for the Lot Matrix and keep updated as new lots come on line.
- Monitor Customer Satisfaction ratings and address issues as needed
- Monitor construction permit status on new starts to ensure house can start on schedule
- Management Responsibilities to include:
- Set and communicate realistic job expectations
- Add lot acceptance from land to construction
- Monitor job performance of direct reports, address performance issues
- Coach and develop team
- Keep upper management informed as to Construction Managers' workload
- Provide Construction Manager training (i.e. scheduling and SMART software)
- Promote collaboration and teamwork
- Interview and help select new construction candidates for team
- Participate in new Construction Manager training as needed
- Manage assignment of Construction Managers to communities
- Display a positive attitude to keep team morale high
Minimum Job Requirements:Education: College degree in construction management or related field and/or minimum 10 years related experience with a mixture of residential construction and managerial experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
- 10 Hour OSHA Certified Hazard Recognition (must be completed within first 6 months in job position)
Knowledge Required:
- Extensive knowledge of established construction and maintenance practices, procedures and techniques as well as applicable building codes.
- Knowledge of residential scheduling.
- Familiarity with a wide range of equipment and tools. Proficiency in skilled construction, maintenance and repair tasks.
Managerial Skills:
- Time management skills
- Set and communicate realistic job expectations
- Monitor job performance of direct reports
- Coach and develop team
- Promote collaboration and teamwork
Experience: 5 years management and construction experience
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Internet
