Construction Trainee

Smith Douglas Homes • Pelham, AL

80d

About The Position

In this position, you will work closely with and learn from a seasoned Construction Manager. You'll learn the skills needed to build a Smith Douglas family home to the highest standards of quality, efficiency, cost control, and customer satisfaction. Your new skills along with your own interpersonal and customer service capabilities will serve you well in furthering your career aspirations in the field of residential construction. This objective of this role is to fully train and equip you to become a successful future Smith Douglas Homes Construction Manager, running your own community and developing trusted working relationships with our trade partners and homeowners.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field is helpful
• Experience in residential construction, renovation or maintenance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn SMART (Proprietary software)
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to follow up with trades partners
• Customer Service skills
• Time management skills
• Interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee the community in Construction Manager's absence
• Meet with County/City Inspectors
• Call in inspections
• Request to schedule changes to Area Construction Manager
• Sign off on deliveries
• Perform routine production activities
• Change furnace filters and platforms
• Repair minor silt fence, tub, cabinet, vinyl window, minor cracks in drives and walks as needed
• Install replacements for damaged window sashes and screens
• Repair damaged exterior doors and interior woodwork
• Install and maintain tub signs
• Conduct quality assurance walks with homeowners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees