Construction Manager

PulteGroup•Dublin, OH

67d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Manager oversees construction of homes in assigned communities, ensuring cost, schedule, and quality standards are met. The role manages construction activities for assigned homes, assists with scheduling, supervises trade partners, maintains safe and presentable community job sites, and is responsible for the customer experience throughout the building process. The position requires onsite attendance five days per week at communities in and around Dublin, Ohio. The Construction Manager also has management responsibilities, including delegating work based on employee abilities, providing input for performance evaluations, identifying training opportunities, and coaching on functional and leadership standards. The role has community and division decision impact, responsibility for a single department, and community and house budget adherence responsibilities. There are no direct reports and there are indirect reports.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 1–2 years of construction experience or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license; driving is an essential function of the position.
Ability to manage construction processes in a high-production environment.
Ability to direct and manage trade partner performance.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read blueprints proficiently.
General knowledge of municipal permitting and regulations.
General knowledge of building codes.
Comprehensive knowledge of construction-related scheduling software.
Basic computer literacy.
Commitment to customer satisfaction.
Ability to control cost overruns and manage a budget.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee scheduling and daily supervision of trade partner activities and evaluate the quality and efficiency of their work.
Review construction drawings and request modifications when plan errors or conflicts arise.
Evaluate project schedules and adjust schedules and resources as project needs arise to support timely completion.
Ensure each home is completed on schedule and that contract obligations and safety protocols are met; stop work that is unsatisfactory or noncompliant with plans, specifications, or applicable codes.
Manage the customer experience throughout construction, including communicating progress, taking action, and negotiating solutions to concerns.
Interact with Community Sales personnel to manage community performance and customer activities.
Conduct daily inspections for compliance with state, federal, and company safety requirements and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan standards; take action, including adjusting or shutting down work, to maintain a safe and compliant site.
Negotiate, create, and authorize field purchase orders for materials and labor resources as needed.
Inspect trade partner workmanship and product quality for timeliness and compliance with the defined scope; authorize payment when standards are met.
Collaborate with Product Development, Process Improvement, Resource Planning, and Purchasing teams on plan quality, schedule adherence, trade performance, and budget challenges.
Evaluate trade partner work for compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and company workmanship standards.
Participate in recruiting and vetting trade partners.
Delegate work according to employees’ abilities and skills.
Provide input to employee performance evaluations.
Assist with identifying internal and external training opportunities.
Provide ongoing coaching on functional and leadership standards, including technical skills and behaviors.
Perform other duties as assigned.