Production Supervisor - Residential Single Family Construction

ZipRecruiter; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home construction company is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee construction activities and assist in managing home projects. The role involves organizing schedules, supervising production assistants, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met on-site. Ideal candidates will have experience in construction and strong organizational skills, preparing for potential advancement to Production Manager.

Qualifications

• Construction or related industry experience required.
• Previous experience in a production role or similar capacity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction activities and ensure quality workmanship.
• Manage schedules and communicate with homeowners during construction.
• Order materials and ensure job sites are safe and orderly.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Supervision

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Production Supervisor is a critical role designed for an individual preparing to become a Production Manager within our new home construction company. This position involves learning the responsibilities and acquiring the skills necessary to manage home construction projects from start to finish efficiently. The Production Supervisor will work closely with the Production Manager, initially focusing on a single house within a community and gradually taking on more responsibility as they gain proficiency. This role supervises assigned production assistant(s).

Essential Job Functions:

1. Organization of all construction activity, including updating schedules.
2. Review job sites to enforce scheduling and the quality of workmanship and ensure that the house is delivered to the customer within the time specified and in an acceptable condition established by the company.
3. Act professionally and courteously when dealing with coworkers, trade partners, inspectors, or homeowners.
4. Order, calculate, and schedule delivery (or return) of materials and supplies as needed.
5. Obtain government inspections as needed and represent the company at such inspections.
6. Liaison with utility companies regarding installing and activating gas, water, electric, and sewer services.
7. Ensure that assigned communities are orderly and that unwanted waste materials are managed appropriately and timely.
8. Follow company guidelines on the timeline of construction.
9. Ensure weekly calls are made to each homeowner during construction. Communication with homeowners continues throughout the construction process and warranty period.
10. Maintain the appearance of Model and/or Move-In-Ready Homes in assigned communities.
11. Provide day-to-day production supervision and training to production assistants (Laborers), as assigned.
12. Supervise construction sites, addressing safety concerns immediately. Ensure that hazards are marked and managed according to guidelines.
13. Perform warranty work requested by homeowners within company guidelines.
14. Monitor and evaluate construction materials and expenses, ensuring cost control methods are used.
15. Ensure all homes under construction are secured, thermostats are set to company guidelines, and lights are turned off at the end of each day.
16. Develop and nurture trade partner relations to ensure open communication and feedback is exchanged without conflict.

Requirements:

1. High School diploma or GED
2. Construction or related industry experience
3. Previous experience in a production role or similar capacity
4. Valid driver’s license
5. Must own a truck suitable for transporting tools and materials to various job sites

Essential Environmental Demands:

• Generally OUTSIDE environment
• Generally NOT Air-Conditioned/Heated environment
• Subject to weather conditions (rain, heat, snow, etc.)
• Background noise is moderate to heavy at times.
• Hazardous environment
• Environment is not controlled for fumes, dust, or odors.

Essential Physical Demands:

• Lifting up to 100 pounds
• Sufficient ability to maneuver safely on job sites confronting rough terrain, trenches, and uncompleted framing and roof structures. Must be able to climb ladders.
• Constant stooping or bending over
• Overhead as well as horizontal reaching is required
• Working around heavy equipment, which necessitates the ability to hear warnings, signals, and instructions to ensure safety.
• Visually inspect and approve each phase of construction to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards