Construction Manager

About the Company

Meritage Homes is focused on delivering a Life.Built.Better.® by building energy-efficient and affordable entry-level and first move-up homes across the US. With a 40-year history and over 200,000 homes delivered, Meritage is known for its distinctive style, quality construction, and award-winning customer experience. The company has been certified a Great Place To Work for two consecutive years and is ranked on Fortune’s Best Workplaces listings in Construction, Women, and Parents categories. Meritage values creativity, innovation, and teamwork, offering a collaborative environment where every individual is considered a vital asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage homebuilding construction through all phases to ensure the delivery of a quality home.
• Schedule subcontractors and delivery dates for materials.
• Ensure all building codes and Meritage Home standards of quality are met.
• Conduct walk-through inspections and other scheduled inspections with the homeowner.
• Communicate safety standards to laborers and subcontractors; enforce safety regulations on all job sites.
• Maintain a clean and organized jobsite and subdivision.
• Interact daily with various departments of the company, subcontractors, customers, and city inspectors.
• Attend Construction, monthly, and quarterly meetings.
• Read blueprints to maintain quality control and inspect all aspects of construction, including framing, stucco installations, electrical, and plumbing.
• Explain complex construction issues to associates and customers in an easily understandable manner.
• Resolve problems and conflicts, handling difficult situations and customer concerns positively.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree in Construction Management preferred.
• 4-10 years of construction experience with supervisory or project oversight experience.
• Advanced training in one or more trades within the residential building industry strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of homebuilding and construction systems/processes, building codes, and Register of Contractor Standards (ROC).
• Ability to use a wide range of hand and power tools.
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; knowledge of Hyphen is a plus.

Benefits

• A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level.
• An organization that lives by its core values every day.
• Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset.
• State-of-the-art technology to provide an optimal working environment.
• Competitive pay structure and strong benefits.
• Flexibility in work-life integration.
• Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company.
• Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization.