Construction Manager

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee home construction in assigned communities in California. This role demands onsite attendance to manage trade partners, schedules, and ensure quality standards are met throughout the construction process.

The ideal candidate should have at least a High School Diploma, with preference for a Bachelor’s Degree, and minimum 1-2 years of experience in construction. Strong communication skills and a valid driver's license are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of construction experience or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling and supervision of trade partner activities.
• Evaluate project schedules and make necessary modifications.
• Manage customer experience throughout construction.
• Ensure job site compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Construction process management

Trade performance direction

Verbal and written communication

Blueprint reading

Municipal permitting knowledge

Building codes familiarity

Construction scheduling software

Computer literacy

Customer satisfaction commitment

Budget management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Construction Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the construction of homes in the assigned community(s) to ensure cost, schedule, and quality standards are met. Manages all construction activities for assigned homes, assists in the scheduling of homes, supervises trade partner’s work, maintains the overall community job sites for safety and appearance, and is responsible for the customer experience throughout the building process.

This position requires onsite attendance 5 days per week.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the scheduling and supervision of daily trade partner activities and evaluate the quality and efficiency of their work.
• Review and request modifications to construction drawings when plan errors or conflicts arise.
• Evaluate project schedules and update and determine appropriate modifications to project schedules and resources to reflect the project’s needs as they arise to ensure timely completion.
• Take action to make sure each home is complete on schedule and ensure all contract obligations and safety protocols are satisfied. Stop any work that is not satisfactory or noncompliant with plans, specifications, or applicable code.
• Manage the customer experience throughout the entire construction process, including regular communications to keep them informed of progress, taking action, and negotiating solutions to address any concerns.
• Interact with Community Sales personnel to manage community performance and customer activities.
• Complete daily inspections to ensure job sites adhere to state, federal, and company safety and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan standards. Take immediate action, including adjusting the construction process or shutting down work if necessary, to achieve a safe working environment and comply with requirements.
• Negotiate, create, and authorize field purchase orders for materials and labor resources as needed.
• Inspect and determine whether trade partner workmanship and product quality are completed on time and within the defined scope of work. Authorize payment to trade partners when all standards are met.
• Collaborate with the Product Development, Process Improvement, Resource Planning, and Purchasing teams to address areas of improvement on plan quality, schedule adherence, trade performance, and budgetary challenges.
• Evaluate the work of trade partners to ensure work complies with local, state, and federal building code requirements and company standards of workmanship.
• Participate in trade partner recruiting and vetting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Management Responsibilities

• Delegates work according to employee’s abilities and skills.
• Provides input to employee’s performance evaluations.
• Assists in the identification of internal and external training opportunities.
• Provides continuous coaching with regard to functional and leadership standards (technical skills and behaviors).

Scope

• Decision Impact: Community, Division
• Department Responsibility: Single
• Community Budgetary Responsibility: Yes
• House Budget Adherence Responsibility: Yes
• Direct Reports: No
• Indirect Reports: Yes
• Physical Requirements: Position involves sitting, standing, driving, and/or movement, the ability to exert a minimal force of up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 80 pounds of minimal force to carry, lift, push, pull, and otherwise move objects. Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding, and other means to reach and observe all areas of the building. Ability to work in various weather conditions – heat, rain, cold, etc.

Required Education/Experience

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years of construction experience or equivalent

Required Licensing, Registration and/or Certifications

• Valid driver’s license as driving is an essential function of this position.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to manage construction processes in a high-production environment
• Ability to direct and manage trade performance
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in ability to read blueprints
• General knowledge of municipal permitting and regulations
• General knowledge of building codes
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction-related scheduling software
• Basic computer literacy
• Dedicated commitment to customer satisfaction
• Ability to control cost overruns and manage a budget

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will provide a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability that will enable the individual to have an equal opportunity to participate in the application process and to be considered for a job.

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