Custom Construction Manager

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Recruiting Group is seeking a Construction Manager in Charlotte to oversee custom homebuilding projects from planning through post-close warranty. You will lead scheduling, budgeting, subcontractor coordination, and customer satisfaction initiatives on multiple sites, ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates bring a track record of managing new home construction, strong communication, and proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED and 5–7 years in construction
• Knowledge of relevant building codes and all scopes of work
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage home construction through all phases to ensure delivery on time and on budget
• Collaborate with vendors, suppliers and related representatives
• Regulate inspection schedules and interact with local inspectors
• Visit homes daily to identify areas for attention and coordinate subcontractors
• Maintain a safe worksite and enforce OSHA policies and regulations
• Ensure the homebuilding site is clean and appealing to customers throughout construction
• Lead walk-throughs with homeowners addressing questions during construction
• Manage post-close warranty process including scheduling trades and QA

Skills

Customer service orientation

Strong communication skills

Strong organization skills

Flexible and deadline-driven

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5-7 years construction experience

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

Tools

Construction management software

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Specialized Recruiting Group is hiring a Construction Manager for a custom homebuilder client of ours in Charlotte.

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
• Strong organization 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