Assistant Construction Manager

Hakes Brothers LCNM, LLC•McAllen, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Construction Manager provides excellent customer service and supports the Construction Manager in supervising all construction activities up to the New Home Orientation. This role involves taking pride in the details of every home, ensuring excellent customer service and follow-through. A primary responsibility is to support the Construction Manager in building quality homes for Hakes Brothers. The Assistant Construction Manager is also expected to help Hakes Brothers become the Builder of Choice for trade contractors, contribute to the company's industry leadership, act as a leader and example to other Superintendents, and be a positive voice for the company.

Requirements

At least two years' relevant experience
Must own or have access to a vehicle for daily work
Must carry a valid driver's license
Must carry auto liability insurance
Prolonged periods of sitting, standing and/or movement
Must be able to exert minimal force of up to 50 to 80 pounds, occasionally
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 home
Ability to work in various weather conditions - heat, rain, cold, etc.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service
Assist and support the Construction Manager with the supervision of all construction activities through to New Home Orientation
Unlock houses by 7AM and lock up no earlier than 4PM daily
Work late to meet scheduling milestones as needed
Supervise all construction activities through to the New Home Orientation
Update the Construction Schedule daily and schedule all trade contractors
Perform and complete the Pre-Construction Orientation (PCO), Pre-Slab Inspection (PSI), Pre-Drywall Inspection (PDI), Pre-Drywall Orientation (PDO), Quality Assurance Inspection (QAI), the New Home Orientation (NHO), and follow up on closing day
Perform the 30-day follow up 30 days after closing and any other warranty items on the home for the first 30 days after closing
Alternate answering and responding to the Emergency phone, per Management
Ensure target dates are met per Google calendar and regularly communicate with buyers
Maintain a clean worksite on a daily basis and throughout construction
Sweep the interior and exterior of each home and organize all materials in the garage
Rake the yard and exterior of each house, as needed
Frame sweep, pick up and organize all materials inside each home regularly
Remove all debris from wall cavities that will be covered with drywall or otherwise enclosed
Walk homes daily and remove debris and trash throughout all stages of construction
Help Hakes Brothers become the Builder of Choice for our trade contractors
Manage the trade contractors and suppliers so they can accomplish their jobs effectively and efficiently
Work closely with trade contractors to avoid dry runs; be firm but fair; be consistent and reliable; instill discipline; give ample lead times; provide proper materials to execute job; pay on time; be a good listener, and show respect
Identify and correct any items or issues that are not to the highest quality standards before the New Home Orientation
Take time each day to walk all homes; note construction errors and poor workmanship and make arrangements to correct quickly
Alternate conducting the monthly Safety meetings
Fill out weekly Safety Report
Issue Written Notice(s) of Correction when trade contractors do not follow Safety/OSHA rules after verbal warning(s)
Alternate conducting bi-weekly SWPP inspections and documenting areas that need correction
Motivate trade contractors to clean jobsites daily to keep us in compliance with the EPA's rules and regulations
Always look, dress and speak professionally
Help accomplish whatever task is at-hand to ensure that Hakes Brothers continues to be an industry leader
Be a Leader
Be an example to other Superintendents
Be the top performer of each of the Superintendent responsibilities
Be a positive voice for the company
Perform other duties as assigned