Custom Construction Manager

Specialized Recruiting Group - Charlotte, NC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Recruiting Group is hiring a Construction Manager for a custom homebuilder client in Charlotte. You will oversee the entire construction process from planning to move-in, ensuring quality, safety, and on-time delivery while managing budgets and subcontractors.

You will interact with homeowners, coordinate inspections, and lead the team to maintain high standards of customer satisfaction throughout the build and warranty periods.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, understand and interpret construction documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules
• Demonstrated knowledge of new home construction process, scheduling and cost control procedures
• Expertise in construction management software and strong computer skills

Responsibilities

• Manage home construction through all phases to deliver quality homes on time and on budget
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors
• Control project budgets and reduce overages
• Regulate inspection schedules and liaise with local inspectors
• Visit homes daily to identify attention areas and coordinate trades
• Maintain a safe worksite and enforce OSHA policies
• Ensure the homebuilding site is clean and visually appealing
• Manage homeowner relations and provide strong customer service
• Conduct walk-throughs with homeowners during construction and address questions
• Lead new home orientations and ensure move-in condition satisfies buyers
• Handle post-close warranty process including inspections and quality assurance

Skills

Construction mgmt

Scheduling

Cost control

Safety compliance

Communication

Software proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree in Construction or related field (preferred)

Tools

Construction management software

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

The Specialized Recruiting Group is hiring a Construction Manager for a custom homebuilder client of ours in Charlotte. Check out the details below.

Overview

As a Custom Builder, you will be responsible for managing the construction process for assigned homes to ensure timely completion while meeting financial, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction goals. The role’s responsibilities span a broad spectrum to include project planning/scheduling, resource allocation and subcontractor relations, cost management, safety and compliance, quality, and customer satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage home construction through all phases to ensure the delivery of quality homes that meet both company and customer expectations on time and on budget in multiple locations
• Collaborate with vendors, suppliers and related representatives
• Manage project budgets and control costs by eliminating repetitive mistakes and curbing overages
• Regulate inspection schedules and interact with local inspectors
• Visit homes daily to identify areas for attention and contact appropriate subcontractors
• Maintain a safe worksite and enforce all safety/OSHA policies and regulations
• Ensure the homebuilding worksite is clean, orderly, and visually appealing to customers throughout construction
• Manage the relationship with the homebuyer/homeowner during construction, always providing an outstanding level of customer service
• Conduct walk-throughs with the homeowner/homebuyer during construction, addressing customer questions during the homebuilding process
• Lead new home orientations, ensuring the overall condition of the home at move in is satisfactory to the home buyers
• Manage the post-close process for warranty to include assessing warranty requests, determining course of action, scheduling trades, and managing quality assurance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Creative, Innovative, Customer Service Focused, Dependable, High Integrity, Team Player
• Customer service oriented. You must believe the customer is the number one priority
• Knowledge of relevant building codes and all scopes of work
• Must possess demonstrated knowledge of new home construction process, scheduling, and cost control procedures
• Must be able to read, understand and interpret construction documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules, with knowledge of all phases of new homes construction
• Expertise in construction management software
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Applications and Google Business Suite as well as have savvy computer skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Understands the need to be flexible and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines
• Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED, 5 to 7 years of Construction experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction or related field preferred