Construction Manager

PulteGroup • Morristown, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Manager manages and oversees home construction in assigned communities to ensure cost, schedule, and quality standards are met. The role oversees construction activities, assists with home scheduling, supervises trade partners, maintains safe and presentable community job sites, and manages the customer experience throughout the building process. This position requires onsite attendance five days per week in the Morristown, New Jersey area.

This is a Career Level P2 role. It works toward day-to-day objectives with moderate impact, independently handles larger moderately complex projects or assignments, and sets objectives for its area. The manager may assist other professionals and provide guidance to entry-level professionals or support employees. The role typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and 2–4 years of prior relevant experience.

Requirements

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires 2–4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Ability to manage construction processes in a high-production environment.
• Ability to direct and manage trade partner performance.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints.
• General knowledge of municipal permitting and regulations.
• General knowledge of building codes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction-related scheduling software.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Dedicated commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Ability to control cost overruns and manage a budget.
• Valid driver's license; driving is an essential function of the position.
• Ability to sit, stand, drive, and move as needed; exert minimal force of up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds to carry, lift, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; climb ladders, scaffolding, and other means to reach and observe building areas; and work in varying weather conditions, including heat, rain, and cold.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scheduling and supervise daily trade partner activities; evaluate the quality and efficiency of their work.
• Review construction drawings and request modifications when plan errors or conflicts arise.
• Evaluate project schedules and update them, determining appropriate schedule and resource modifications as project needs change.
• Ensure each home is completed on schedule and that contract obligations and safety protocols are satisfied.
• Stop work that is unsatisfactory or noncompliant with plans, specifications, or applicable codes.
• Manage the customer experience throughout construction, including communicating progress and addressing concerns through appropriate action and negotiated solutions.
• Work with Community Sales personnel to manage community performance and customer activities.
• Conduct daily inspections to ensure job sites comply with state, federal, and company safety standards and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan standards.
• Take immediate action to achieve a safe work environment and meet requirements, including adjusting construction processes or shutting down work when necessary.
• Negotiate, create, and authorize field purchase orders for materials and labor resources as needed.
• Inspect trade partner workmanship and product quality to verify completion on time and within the defined scope of work.
• Authorize payment to trade partners when all standards are met.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Process Improvement, Resource Planning, and Purchasing teams to address 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 trade partner recruiting and vetting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 9 paid company holidays per year.
• Up to 6 days of sick pay.
• Eligible employees with less than 10 years of service can accrue up to 17 PTO days per year; employees with 10 or more years of service can accrue up to 22 PTO days per year.
• 401(k) plan participation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Company-paid disability coverage and basic life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Voluntary insurance options, including critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement, as applicable.
• Eligible employees may receive bonuses.
• State-required benefits, such as paid family and medical leave insurance and/or paid sick time, as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level