Production Manager

BOWA - Design Build Experts; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in McLean, Virginia, is seeking a Production Manager to oversee remodeling projects, ensuring high quality and customer satisfaction. The role focuses on managing teams, vendor relationships, and maintaining project profitability. Ideal candidates will have at least 10 years of residential construction experience with strong supervisory skills and knowledge of OSHA regulations. This position offers a structured work schedule from Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in field operations.
• 5+ years supervising construction projects.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production employees and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Manage vendor/subcontractor relationships.
• Lead pre-construction and project meetings.

Skills

Expert at residential construction

Excellent communication

Proficient in MS Office

Creative problem solver

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Job description

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A Production Manager (PDM) for BOWA is ultimately accountable for the completion and profitability of multiple remodeling projects. The PDM represents BOWA, managing the construction team that delivers quality projects on budget, on time and with a high level of customer satisfaction primarily from groundbreaking through job closing. The PDM maintains a strong collaborative relationship with the Sales and Design Teams and interacts with them during design as an expert residential construction resource capable of consulting on the viability of certain design parameters and costs. All responsibilities listed below should conform to the Team Playbook.

General Responsibilities

• Supervision, training, and development of BOWA production employees as the Production Crew Leader
• Regular communication with the client to ensure high customer satisfaction
• Problem-solving relating to complex remodeling problems and issues that arise during construction
• Manage vendor/subcontractor relationships and oversee performance and contracts
• Ultimate accountability for jobsite safety, cleanliness, security, and protection from damage during construction by supervising on site Project Managers
• Ultimate accountability for profitability of remodeling projects
• Works with EVP to iteratively improve the team process

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct reports: Project Managers; for review purposes, Carpenters and Laborers of all skill levels also report to the PDM.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Pre-Construction Package Preparation

• Assisting the Project Leader during the design phase, including:
  • Reviewing budget
  • Reviewing project clarifications
  • Creating production schedule and providing labor estimates
  • Providing design feedback to improve structural design/value engineering
  • Performing site walk-through and subcontractor selection
• Assisting the Project Leader during the pre-construction phase, including:
  • Bidding and contracts
  • Ordering long-lead-time items
  • Leading pre-construction meeting
  • Preparing final budget for accounting
• Managing material purchasing/bidding, finalizing sub-agreements and contracts.

Residential Remodeling Construction Management

• Leading pre-construction meeting with client and team
• Attending regular weekly project meetings in office with Project Leaders
• Leading weekly site meetings with the client
• Attending weekly production meeting in office
• Writing weekly status update, included either in the weekly site meeting agenda or sent separately if no meeting occurs
• Managing PMs, including 2-3 weekly site visits, reviewing construction issues, training PM on best practices, and managing photo documentation
• Write all change orders
• Managing to and updating the schedule
• Completing accounting processes including percent completes, back charges, sub-vendor payment approvals, client invoices/payment, and release of liens
• Strong Finish:
  • Managing in-house walk-through
  • Completing final walk-through with client (should be minimal punch-list)
  • Overseeing punch-list completion/warranty/billable issues (including handoff to Customer Service)
• Chief point of contact for all client/vendor issues throughout construction and Strong Finish.

Preferred Requirements

• Expert at residential construction with a minimum of 10 years experience in field operations
• 5+ years experience supervising construction scopes of work
• Experience in managing, training and developing people
• Excellent communication with employees, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
• Working knowledge of all remodeling trade installation requirements and techniques
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations, construction quality control, first aid and CPR
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities; experienced and creative problem solver
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7am to 4pm with occasional work on the weekends.