Assistant Construction Manager

About the Role

Supports the assigned Construction Manager in monitoring and coordinating the homebuilding construction process for designated communities. Assists in supervising trade partners to ensure quality control, adherence to the Company’s scopes of work, and safety protocols. Engages with external consultants, internal team members, and homeowners to deliver quality homes with high customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Assists Construction Manager with coordinating trade partners and consultants; inspects work and materials.
• Monitors contract adherence and provides input on trade partner selection.
• Evaluates safety violations on the worksite and exercises judgment to take appropriate action.
• Monitors work against benchmarks and timetables to ensure trade partners, employees, and vendors perform on schedule and budget.
• Coordinates start; assists in modification of schedules in response to field conditions to achieve Company goals.
• Assists Construction Manager with monitoring the homebuilding process from permitting to home delivery (and first-year warranty if required).
• Ensures adherence to the Company’s job site compliance programs and monitors trade partner compliance with scopes of work and applicable regulations such as building codes, quality standards, environmental laws, SWPPP, and health and safety programs.
• May act as the Company’s representative on the job site with third parties such as trade partners, customers, and government inspectors and investigators.
• Monitors daily logistics of the site to ensure various contractors work harmoniously; stages the job by determining the timing and location of material deliveries, sequencing of work and option installation, and verifying prior work is completed to the Company’s high standards before following on work.
• Communicates with sales, purchasing, homeowners, consultants, trades, building officials, and customer care to successfully execute the homebuilding process.
• May engage with homeowners during division-required orientations/walks to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant construction experience or education is preferred.
• Knowledge of home construction.
• Ability to read and understand architectural and structural blueprints, off-site improvement plans, and soil reports.
• Knowledge of relevant building codes and all scopes of work.
• Knowledge of Hyphen BuildPro preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Project.

Physical Requirements

• Bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, and balancing; frequent standing and walking, sometimes on uneven and rough terrain.
• Climbing ladders; moving/carrying construction materials and supplies weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Tolerance of moderate to very loud noise.
• Environmental conditions vary depending on weather, stage of production, and where work takes place. Some of the following conditions apply at various times: hot, cold, wet, dry, muddy, humid, windy, calm, bright, dark, noisy, dusty, poor lighting, poor ventilation, temperature variations, fog, and rain.
• Airborne particles such as wood dust, drywall dust, etc. are common in the field environment.

Pay

The expected base salary range for this position is between $32.16 and $44.38 per hour, equivalent to $66,900 and $92,300 per year, depending on experience and skillset. Base Salary is paid bi-weekly, every other Friday.

This position is eligible for a quarterly performance-based cash bonus. Bonuses are earned, calculated, and paid in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Company’s applicable incentive plan document.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), full and limited healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and dependent care FSA options.
• Generous paid time off policies, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, jury duty, bereavement, and volunteer time.
• Paid disability, parental, and military leave.
• Company-sponsored and voluntary term life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurances.
• 401(k) retirement plan with bi-weekly employer matching of 50% up to the first 6% of team member contributions.
• Adoption, fitness, tuition, and worldwide emergency travel assistance.
• EAP, grief counseling, and estate/will preparation services.
• Additional discounts and supplementary employee-paid benefit programs.