Construction Manager

Inspire Communities • Providence Township, PA

25d

About The Position

The Construction Manager works under the direction of the Construction Director to oversee and direct activities associated with new home installation and setup, including planning, site preparation, and synchronizing home orders. The role requires travel and site visits, with travel estimated at 50% depending on projects.

The Construction Manager coordinates contractors and vendors, manages construction contracts and performance, monitors project schedules and costs, and supports construction budgets and estimates. The position uses electronic data management and project-tracking tools to communicate project status, maintain schedules, and document changes. It also ensures construction work meets quality expectations, contractual requirements, applicable laws, company policies, and local ordinances.

The role requires strong attention to detail, numerical fluency, organizational and communication skills, and the ability to guide and motivate construction management staff. Inspire Communities offers benefits to full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week.

Requirements

• Three to five years minimum of full-time work experience with demonstrated achievements guiding and motivating construction management staff.
• Meticulous attention to detail, numerical fluency, and comfort with regular budget performance and review.
• Ability to roughly estimate and forecast labor needs and manage vendors.
• Interest in questioning existing practices and willingness to research, evaluate, and promote new practices.
• Ability to speak confidently with, present to, and influence company team members at all levels, online and in person.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior organizational and time-management skills.
• Highly professional and enthusiastic demeanor and energy level.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and applications related to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual fluency.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience with new home contracting and procurement, contract administration, negotiation, and labor force and vendor management procurement.
• Experience working with manufactured home communities (MHC) or other real estate industry sectors.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate labor and material scopes of work, specifications, pricing, and other terms with contractors to secure timely, high-quality, cost-effective construction services.
• Use automation and electronic data management tools to communicate and share information, prepare status reports, monitor project status and schedules, and document changes.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain timely responses to punch-list warranty items and address responsiveness issues.
• Negotiate, execute, communicate, enforce, and document contractor and vendor construction contracts.
• Follow applicable federal, state, and local laws, Company policies, and the Code of Conduct.
• Communicate expectations for work quality, task completion, labor types, best practices, industry standards, and local municipal ordinances.
• Manage contractor performance to meet contract and quality expectations, including escalating performance issues.
• Regularly monitor construction timelines and costs, help communities stay within budget, and ensure vendor and contractor invoices accurately reflect work performed.
• Address budget variances with the Construction Director and develop and implement strategies and tracking mechanisms to prevent or correct cost overruns.
• Assess the impacts of financial decision alternatives and recommend actions to meet financial objectives.
• Assist the Construction Director with construction cost budgets and estimates and complete other assigned tasks.
• Oversee new home installation and setup activities, including planning, site preparation, and coordinating home orders.
• Travel to project sites as required; travel is approximately 50%, depending on projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), with eligible plans.
• Retirement savings program with a company match.
• Time off including ten holidays, vacation, sick time, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeBalance discounts, and other wellness resources.
• Professional development resources and opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for qualifying programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed