Area Construction Manager
About The Position
The Area Construction Manager supervises Assistant Construction Managers, Construction Managers, and/or Senior Construction Managers while overseeing construction activities for high-density condominium developments across multiple assigned communities. The role involves projects of considerable diversity and complexity, including design and document review, resolving construction contract disputes, and final inspection and approval of completed work. The manager monitors productivity and quality, and mentors, trains, and supervises the construction team to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. The position is based onsite five days per week at assigned jobsites in the greater Dublin, Ohio area, with periodic onsite attendance at the Dublin Division Office for meetings. It has tactical and operational impact within the area, including planning over a short- to mid-term horizon, developing processes and standards, and potentially managing elements of the area budget. The role manages a large team, typically including managers, supervisors, and experienced professionals, and may have hiring, firing, promotion, and reward authority subject to manager review and approval. PulteGroup indicates that the position typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and 6–8 years of relevant experience.
Requirements
- Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience.
- Typically requires 6–8 years of prior relevant experience.
- Ability to manage construction processes in a high-production environment.
- Ability to direct and manage trade partner 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 use of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and ability to lead presentations.
- Commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Ability to control cost overruns and manage a budget.
- Valid driver’s license; driving is an essential function of the position.
Responsibilities
- Manage and direct all construction activities for assigned communities.
- Manage escalated customer experience challenges and coach and mentor Construction Managers and Senior Construction Managers to support continuous improvement.
- Ensure assigned communities adhere to Pulte policies and processes.
- Develop community budgets, ensure adherence to them, and validate costs.
- Review architectural designs and construction drawings for compliance with applicable building, life safety, accessibility, and zoning regulations; provide final project review and approval.
- Manage quality control in accordance with safety and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan programs and policies.
- Manage relationships with customers, trade partners, and municipal representatives.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Resource Planning, Sales, Product Development, Process Improvement/Warranty, and Land personnel.
- Ensure jobsite cleanliness and safety.
- Oversee and resolve escalated issues and conflicts involving daily construction activities, including trade partner contracts, work orders, progress, and design.
- Conduct community reviews against Pulte Quality standards and direct work as needed.
- Negotiate, create, and authorize field purchase orders for materials and labor as needed.
- Ensure homes in assigned communities are completed according to construction schedules and specifications.
- Conduct business professionally and ethically.
- Meet division goals and metrics for productivity, quality, and budgets in assigned communities.
- Work with other functional departments to maintain open communication and foster continuous improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
