Construction Manager

Smith Douglas Homes•Chattanooga, TN

24d

About The Position

As Construction Manager at Smith Douglas Homes, you will manage the home-building process within a community, working with trade partners and sales and construction teams. You will use industry experience and relationship-building skills to ensure homes are completed on schedule and meet quality, efficiency, cost-control, and construction standards. The role also involves regular interaction with homebuyers, providing customer service as they follow the progress of their homes and participate in orientations and acceptance walks. The position contributes to the company’s mission of enhancing people’s quality of life by creating opportunities for homeownership. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check and drug screening; the company is a certified Drug Free Workplace.

Requirements

High school education.
At least three years of construction management experience; residential experience preferred.
Proven ability to monitor and manage trade partner performance.
TDEC Level 1 certification.
Microsoft Office skills.
Ability to learn SMART proprietary software.
Attention to detail.
Organizational skills.
Ability to follow up with trade partners.
Budget management skills.
Customer service skills.
Time management skills.
Interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field.
Residential construction management experience.

Responsibilities

Use SMART proprietary software to manage home construction.
Plan frame starts and monitor progress.
Verify material quantities against purchase orders.
Complete municipal and internal inspections.
Manage trade partners’ work according to scopes of work and schedules.
Ensure homes meet quality and construction standards and printed specifications.
Manage costs to meet budgets.
Determine the net cost of VPO and negotiate rework when necessary.
Achieve home acceptance through the quality assurance process.
Conduct homeowner orientations and acceptance walks with customers.
Work with Sales Agents to resolve customer concerns and attend weekly community meetings.
Obtain the Building C.O.
Ensure community cleanliness.
Convert a model home for sale as required.