Multifamily-Project Manager - Richmond

D.R. Horton•Midlothian, VA

About The Position

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information. DHI Communities is a multifamily development division of D.R. Horton, Inc. DHI Communities is currently looking for a Multifamily-Project Manager. The right candidate is responsible for construction management of one or more communities simultaneously in accordance with company expectations, including oversight of Assistant Project Manager(s) and field personnel while leading ongoing interaction between Design, Development, Purchasing, and Property Management personnel to optimize success of assigned communities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Five years or more construction project management experience, ideally in multifamily or commercial projects
Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or through company applications
Proficiency with MS Office and email
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Regular exposure to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and risk of electrical shock.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task with sufficient attention to detail

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and manage performance of Assistant Project Manager(s) and field personnel
Coordinate with design consultants to ensure receipt of complete design package for securing necessary permits
Review design documents to identify opportunities for improvement in design, cost, and constructability
Lead effort in bidding, subcontractor evaluation, negotiating, buy-out, and contracting for assigned projects
Collaborate with Purchasing for optimal approach to estimating, bidding, buy-out, and change orders
Negotiate and timely authorize change orders and back-charges when applicable
Ensure subcontractors selected meet qualifications per subcontract agreements
Create project budget, then monitor and control contracts and costs vs the budget through project completion
Work with field personnel to properly prepare sites for construction process, including sequencing and staging
Visit construction sites frequently to evaluate overall performance and compliance with company policies
Ensure construction is performed according to code, drawings, contracted scope and specifications
Ensure compliance with company policies on Quality Control, Safety, SWPPP, and FHA/ADA guidelines
Evaluate subcontractor performance for potential to supplement or replace for not meeting expectations
Review project correspondence, documentation, submittals, change requests, and daily field reports
Manage construction scheduling process for assigned communities including creation of initial baseline schedule and ongoing scheduling updates to ensure integrity and accuracy in reporting historical activity, reasonableness of forecast activity, and identifying and executing opportunities to increase efficiency in construction execution
Track all requests for information and submittals according to company policies and expectations
Lead or attend applicable meetings in office or at construction site
Ensure smooth and timely turnover of units and amenities to Property Management
Approve payments to subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers
Manage set-up of temporary project facilities and utilities for assigned communities
Coordinate with municipalities and utility companies in a professional and timely manner
Pursue and secure all bond releases when applicable
Maintain thorough and accurate project documentation
Manage project close-out and final documentation
Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Ability to travel overnight