Construction Manager

Bluejack Management Partners; Aledo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury home construction company based in Texas is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee all phases of home construction. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of related experience. Responsibilities include managing budgets, coordinating with contractors, ensuring compliance with safety codes, and maintaining quality standards. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on delivering exceptional lifestyle experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related experience in construction management.
• Ability to oversee construction projects from planning to completion.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of construction for assigned homes.
• Coordinate with contractors and suppliers for project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with building and safety codes.
• Report on costs and timelines regularly.

Skills

Construction management principles

Knowledge of construction materials

Microsoft Office proficiency

Ability to interpret contract documents

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Buildertrend

Construction management software

Job description

Blending world-class craftsmanship and hospitality with luxury homes, Bluejack Builders delivers a personalized lifestyle, beginning with your newly built home to all the amenities within footsteps of your front door. Bluejack Builders not only crafts exquisite homes, but they also transform ideas into a laid-back luxury reality for memories and connections to last a lifetime. The position of Construction Manager will actively promote the Bluejack mission, “To create exceptional lifestyle experiences one family, one member, one guest, and one employee at a time.”

Job Title: Construction Manager

Directly Reports To: Senior Project Manager

FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee and manage all phases of construction from planning to completion for assigned Bluejack Builders Homes.

The essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Review and refine defined scopes of work and deliverables.
• Work with estimator in reviewing construction budget based on the scope of work.
• Manage costs in order to meet budget.
• Provide direction and manage relationships with all contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Oversee construction deliveries; coordinate and schedule labor trades (release PO in Buildertrend when relevant).
• Manage construction schedule and activities and record in Buildertrend. Includes:
• • Order water, gas, electric meters, etc. (utilities); request ESID numbers for temp and permanent electric meters.
  • Meeting home production schedule milestones (QA Walk, QA Re-Walk, Buyer Walk, Buyer Final Walk and Closing Dates).
• Issue progress updates as needed regarding costs and timelines.
• Ensure work is done in compliance with all relevant building and safety codes.
• Maintain SWPPP BMPs.
• Adhere to the quality control plan.

• Ensure quality of construction to meet Bluejack standards.
• Daily Logs with pictures are required to be uploaded to Buildertrend on a Daily Basis.
• Control costs by not delivering materials early and protecting work in place.
• Ensure a clean and safe work environment; maintain job sites; ensure tree protection and construction fencing is in place at all times and signage is clean and not damaged.
• Coordinate with other Construction Managers on trades, deliveries, and orders.
• Conduct buyer meetings: Pre-con, Pre-electric, Trim Walk, Buyer Walk, Final Walk.
• Coordinate with Construction Services Coordinator for any pre-start activities and/or development items.
• Invoice review: ensure work is complete and that invoices are coded properly prior to submitting for payment.
• Communicate budget overages, plan redline changes, change order pricing, work delays, materials overages/shortages; make known immediately to CS Director/CS Coordinator/Estimator.
• Work with Accounting to perform home closing budget to actual reconciliation 3-5 weeks prior to close.
• Coordinate landscape installation with Bluejack agronomy department on COA products.
• Mitigate all QA Walk items before QA Re-Walk.
• Conduct weekly communication with Buyers utilizing weekly formatted email including updated photos.
• Recruit and retain new labor trades.
• Responsible for all homeowner warranty requests on homes built/closed by CM.
• • CM to load final walk list to warranty in Buildertrend.
  • All requests must be logged and scheduled in Buildertrend and closed out accordingly within the program within 10 calendar days.
  • Have homeowner sign off on warranty request via Buildertrend.
  • Log any associated expenses in Buildertrend.
• All Construction Managers and Operations are required to complete assigned Buildertrend Academy courses and submit certificate to Construction Services Director.
• Additional Buildertrend webinars are available through the training tab, and you are encouraged to sign up for classes regularly.
• Individual training sessions can be scheduled with our assigned Buildertrend coach.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; in addition to a minimum of 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of construction principles and processes.
• Knowledge of construction materials.
• Knowledge of construction management processes.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft suite.
• Previous experience with Buildertrend or similar software.
• Ability to review and interpret contract documents, building plans and specifications.
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, building codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to inspect construction projects for compliance and specifications.

APPROXIMATE SCHEDULE AND HOURS

• Full-time, as needed position. May require work on weekends and Holidays. Schedule flexible as business dictates.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying

This position requires an above average amount of physical labor such as bending, stooping, walking, reaching, and standing.

• Should be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Bending/Kneeling

This position requires an above average amount of physical labor such as bending, stooping, walking, reaching, sitting, and standing. This position requires this type of activity throughout the day.

• This position requires driving, and thus, there can also be extended periods of sitting.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.