Area Construction Manager - Central/North New Jersey

About the role

This position requires onsite attendance 5 days per week at assigned communities in the Central and North New Jersey areas.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct all aspects of construction for assigned communities.
• Manage any escalated customer experience challenges and coach/mentor Construction Managers and Senior Construction Managers to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure all Pulte policy and process expectations are being fully adhered to in assigned communities.
• Develop and ensure adherence to community budgets and validate costs for assigned communities.
• Review architectural designs and construction drawings to ensure they comply with all local, state, and national building codes, life safety codes, accessibility regulations, and zoning regulations.
• Provide final review and approval of all projects.
• Manage quality control processes according to safety and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan programs and policies.
• Manage customer, trade partner, and municipal relationships.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Resource Planning, Sales, Product Development, Process Improvement/Warranty, and Land personnel to achieve primary responsibilities.
• Ensure job site cleanliness and safety.
• Oversee and resolve escalated issues/conflicts related to daily construction activities (e.g., trade partner contracts, work orders, job progress, design).
• Conduct community reviews to ensure all Pulte Quality standards meet expectations.
• Direct work as needed.
• Negotiate, create, and authorize field purchase orders for materials and labor resources as needed.
• Ensure all homes within assigned communities are completed in adherence to the construction schedule and specifications.
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner.
• Meet established division goals and metrics for productivity, quality, and budgets in assigned communities.
• Work with other functional departments to ensure open communication on all matters; develop a strong culture of open communication and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project or program teams in one department/area.
• Advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with broad understanding of other areas within the department.
• University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 6-8 years prior relevant experience.
• Ability to manage construction processes in a high production environment.
• Ability to direct and manage trade performance.
• Comprehensive verbal and written communication skills.
• Comprehensive ability to read blueprints.
• Comprehensive knowledge of municipal permitting and regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building codes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction-related scheduling software.
• Skilled usage of Excel, Powerpoint, and Word and ability to lead presentation.
• Dedicated commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Ability to control cost overruns and manage a budget.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license as driving is an essential function of this position.
• Position involves sitting, standing, driving, and/or movement, the ability to exert a minimal force of up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 80 pounds of minimal force to carry, lift, push, pull, and otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding, and other means to reach and observe all areas of the building.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions – heat, rain, cold, etc.

Skills

• Ability to manage construction processes in a high production environment.
• Ability to direct and manage trade performance.
• Comprehensive verbal and written communication skills.
• Comprehensive ability to read blueprints.
• Comprehensive knowledge of municipal permitting and regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of building codes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction-related scheduling software.
• Skilled usage of Excel, Powerpoint, and Word and ability to lead presentation.
• Dedicated commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Ability to control cost overruns and manage a budget.

Benefits

• Up to 9 paid company holidays per year.
• Eligible for up to 6 days of sick pay.
• Accrue up to 17 PTO days per year (and up to 22 PTO days per year upon 10 or more years of service).
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Plan.
• Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Covered by company-paid disability, basic life insurance and parental leave.
• Voluntary insurance coverage options, including critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity, are also available.
• Employee Assistance Program and tuition reimbursement (as applicable).
• Eligible for state required benefits such as paid family and medical leave insurance and/or paid sick time as applicable.

Pay

$130,000 - $160,000 annually
Hired applicant will be eligible to receive an annual bonus.

Schedule

Onsite attendance 5 days per week at assigned communities in the Central and North New Jersey areas.