Construction Manager / MD

Keystone Custom Homes; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Custom Homes in Southern/Central Maryland is seeking a highly motivated Construction Manager to join our agile team. You will manage all phases of home construction, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality align with Keystone's standards while delivering high customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, deep construction knowledge, and excellent communication skills to coordinate with engineers, architects, subcontractors, and clients across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field; 5+ years of construction management experience.
• Strong leadership and people-management capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Project Oversight: Manage and supervise all stages of construction, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and quality control.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and lead construction teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including safety and environmental standards.
• Quality Assurance: Review construction designs and specifications to ensure quality control, identifying potential risks or issues.
• Budget and Resource Management: Manage the project budget, monitoring expenses and ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Communication: Maintain effective communication with clients, engineers, architects, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Proactively identify and resolve construction challenges, delays, or issues.

Skills

Integrity

Read blueprints

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Business Management

Job description

Keystone Custom Homes is looking for a highly motivated Construction Manager in the Southern/Central Maryland area to join our innovative, agile team on our journey to unprecedented levels of success! We are always looking for strong applicants to join the pool of potential candidates. Please note that we will reach out as staffing needs arise. The Construction Manager will be involved in all aspects of the home building process according to Keystone Custom Homes’ quality standards while adhering to budget, maintaining the construction schedule and most importantly achieving high levels of customer satisfaction! The Construction Manager plays a vital part in helping us achieve our goals and further our mission of “Building Dreams Together.”

Key Responsibilities

• Project Oversight: Manage and supervise all stages of construction, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and quality control. Ensure all work is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and lead construction teams, subcontractors, and vendors. Provide guidance, direction, and support to ensure successful execution of construction activities.
• Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including safety and environmental standards. Oversee and enforce adherence to all health and safety procedures on-site.
• Quality Assurance: Review construction designs and specifications to ensure quality control, identifying any potential risks or issues before they arise.
• Budget and Resource Management: Manage the project budget, including monitoring expenses, preparing cost reports, and ensuring the most efficient use of resources.
• Communication: Maintain effective communication with clients, engineers, architects, subcontractors, and stakeholders to keep everyone informed of project progress, changes, and challenges.
• Problem-Solving: Proactively identify and resolve any construction challenges, delays, or issues that may arise during the project lifecycle.

As Our Ideal Candidate, You Possess

• Integrity, a strong work ethic, grit and determination
• Experience in construction methodologies, read blueprints and understand other technical aspects of construction
• A passion for continuous improvement, and an ability to develop new ideas and see them through to fruition
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with a talent for building rapport quickly
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to set and meet aggressive deadlines
• Project Management skills and keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• A bachelor’s degree in business management, Construction Management, a related field, or commensurate related experience.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to different project locations.
• Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) green card requirements and ensure the project follows MDE’s environmental regulations.
• Familiarity with Erosion and Sediment Control (E&S) inspections in Montgomery and Howard County