Construction Manager

Meritage Homes Corporation; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of the art technology

Strong benefits

Work-life integration flexibility

Job summary

Meritage Homes Corporation is seeking a Construction Manager to manage homebuilding construction across Southern California, including Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Tustin. The role involves ensuring timely delivery of quality homes, scheduling subcontractors, and enacting safety regulations.

Qualified candidates should have 3+ years of experience in new home construction, a high school diploma, and strong problem-solving skills. Meritage offers a supportive work environment emphasizing creativity, with competitive pay and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory or project oversight experience in new home construction.
• Excellent problem/conflict resolution skills.
• Advanced training in one or more trades within the residential building industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage homebuilding construction through all phases to ensure delivery of quality home.
• Schedule subcontractors and delivery dates for materials.
• Conduct walk-through inspections with homeowners.

Skills

New home construction experience

Customer service skills

Blueprint reading

Knowledge of building codes

Conflict resolution skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Hyphen

Job description

Responsibilities

Meritage Homes is hiring a Construction Manager to work across our communities within the Southern California area including Anaheim, Santa Ana and Tustin.

The Construction Manager is responsible for:

• Managing homebuilding construction through all phases to ensure the delivery of a quality home.
• Scheduling subcontractors and delivery dates for materials.
• Ensuring all building codes and Meritage Home standards of quality are met.
• Conducting walk-through inspections and other scheduled inspections with the homeowner.
• Communicating safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors; enforces safety regulations on all job sites.
• Maintaining a clean and organized jobsite and subdivision.
• Interacting daily with various departments of company, subcontractors, customers, and city inspectors.
• Attending Construction, monthly and quarterly meetings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree in Construction Management preferred.
• 3+ years new home construction experience with supervisory or project oversight experience.
• Advanced training in one or more trades within the residential building industry strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of homebuilding and construction systems/processes, building codes and Register of Contractor Standards (ROC).
• Must be able to read blueprints to maintain quality control and inspect all aspects of construction including framing, stucco installations, electrical, plumbing, etc.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of Hyphen a plus.
• Knowledge and use of a wide range of hand and power tools.
• Ability to explain complex issues to others in a manner easily understood by both associates in the industry and customers with limited knowledge of construction processes or terminology.
• Excellent problem/conflict resolution skills, ability to handle and diffuse difficult situations and customer concerns in a positive manner.

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Overview

Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you! From the homes we build to the careers we offer, we are focused on delivering a Life.Built.Better. Meritage is committed to building energy-efficient and affordable entry-level and first move-up homes across the US. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as bringing their authentic self every day to be part of an inclusive organization. Meritage was certified a Great Place To Work for a second year in a row, and is currently ranked on Fortune's Best Workplaces listings in the categories of Construction, Women and Parents. Meritage has delivered over 200,000 homes in its 40-year history, and has a reputation for its distinctive style, quality construction, and award-winning customer experience. Meritage is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas.

When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including:

• A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level
• An organization that lives by its core values everyday
• Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset
• State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
• A competitive pay structure
• Strong benefits
• Flexibility in work-life integration
• Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
• Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization
• Maintain a competitive drive to be the best