Job Description – Construction Manager (2603322)
Construction Manager – 2603322
Company Overview
D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.
D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Construction Manager. The right candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing all construction field-related activities to ensure cost, schedule and quality standards are met.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Recruit, actively communicate train field personnel regarding construction processes, safety, quality requirements, company policies and procedures
- Schedule and direct tasks necessary for all phases of construction
- Manage and supervise construction activities either directly or through utilizing the Construction Area Managers, Project Managers, General Superintendents and Superintendents
- Ensure the Construction Department is meeting all safety standards in accordance with OSHA and state regulations
- Oversee field operations, production times and ensure quality control so the homes built meet company standards and are ready for homeowner orientation/occupancy
- Set build times on each plan and provide schedules to meet the build times
- Review all architectural plans prior to first time build at each community. Grant final approval on all architectural changes
- Take immediate action, including adjusting the construction process or shutting down work, if necessary, to achieve a safe working environment and comply with requirements
- Evaluate community schedules to update and determine appropriate modifications to schedules and resources to reflect community’s needs as they arise to ensure timely completion
- Interface, when necessary, with public agencies, municipal governing bodies, public utilities and industry associations in obtaining permits and approvals
- Visit job sites to check quality and policy enforcement
- Review performance of all trade partners
- Review survey cards for construction and customer service to direct quality improvement efforts
- Develop and control the departmental overhead budget
- Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
- Ability to travel overnight
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Supervises 2 or more employees
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Ten years related experience and/or training
- Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
- High degree of construction knowledge and management skills
- Ability to read, understand and interpret construction documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules
- General knowledge of municipal permitting, regulations and building codes
- Ability to converse with customers, all levels of management and personnel
- Superb interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction
- Ability to control cost overruns and manage a budget
- Ability to utilize DRH Construction applications on a smart phone, tablet, or laptop
- Proficiency with MS Office and email
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred
- Work effectively in a high pressure and high production environment
- English/Spanish bilingual skills a plus
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
- Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits