Construction Manager

Meritage Homes Corporation•Irvine, CA

52d•Onsite

About The Position

Meritage Homes is hiring a Construction Manager to work across our communities within the Southern California area including Anaheim, Santa Ana and Tustin. The Construction Manager is responsible for managing homebuilding construction through all phases to ensure the delivery of a quality home. This role involves scheduling subcontractors and delivery dates for materials, ensuring all building codes and Meritage Home standards of quality are met, and conducting walk-through inspections with homeowners. The Construction Manager will also communicate and enforce safety standards, maintain a clean jobsite, and interact daily with various departments, subcontractors, customers, and city inspectors. Attending Construction, monthly and quarterly meetings is also a key part of the role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
3+ years new home construction experience with supervisory or project oversight experience.
Knowledge of homebuilding and construction systems/processes, building codes and Register of Contractor Standards (ROC).
Must be able to read blueprints to maintain quality control and inspect all aspects of construction including framing, stucco installations, electrical, plumbing, etc.
Excellent customer service skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge and use of a wide range of hand and power tools.
Ability to explain complex issues to others in a manner easily understood by both associates in the industry and customers with limited knowledge of construction processes or terminology.
Excellent problem/conflict resolution skills, ability to handle and diffuse difficult situations and customer concerns in a positive manner.

Nice To Haves

College degree in Construction Management preferred.
Advanced training in one or more trades within the residential building industry strongly preferred.
Knowledge of Hyphen a plus.

Responsibilities

Managing homebuilding construction through all phases to ensure the delivery of a quality home.
Scheduling subcontractors and delivery dates for materials.
Ensuring all building codes and Meritage Home standards of quality are met.
Conducting walk-through inspections and other scheduled inspections with the homeowner.
Communicating safety standards to laborers and sub-contractors; enforces safety regulations on all job sites.
Maintaining a clean and organized jobsite and subdivision.
Interacting daily with various departments of company, subcontractors, customers, and city inspectors.
Attending Construction, monthly and quarterly meetings.