Construction Manager

Jobtailor; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a construction field coordinator to oversee daily trade partner activities, review drawings, and keep projects on schedule. You will manage schedules, ensure safety and quality, and communicate progress to customers throughout the build.

You will collaborate with sales, product development, and procurement teams to improve plan quality, schedule adherence, and budget management while maintaining compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years of construction experience or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license as driving is an essential function of this position.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Verbal and written communication

Schedule management

Team collaboration

Driving/travel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years of construction experience or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license as driving is an essential function of this position
• 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