Regional Construction Manager

FirstKey Homes•Phoenix, AZ

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Construction Manager oversees field teams focused on initial renovations and turns within their assigned region. This leader is responsible for ensuring cost controls, compliance, quality standards, and consistency of processes across all projects. The role also includes analyzing trends, monitoring KPIs, and implementing strategies to improve operational efficiency. The Regional Construction Manager will coach and develop team members, collaborate cross-functionally with other business units, and at times provide interim coverage for construction manager roles.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalence
Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Minimum 6 years’ experience in construction or field management type role
Proven ability to manage and direct teams in disperse geographic locations to achieve organizational goals
Experience with project management, writing and evaluating project specifications and scopes of work
Knowledge of the property management cycle
Management— Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Building and Construction— Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses or buildings.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Management of Financial Resources — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture, Engineering or related field
Experience with residential maintenance or renovation
Experience using mobile construction technologies (Yardi Voyager, FotoNotes, RenoWalk or similar software)
Experience working in a fast pace, high-growth company

Responsibilities

Consult with local markets to provide support and guidance regarding interpretation of policies and procedures; resolve escalated issues in collaboration with operations leaders.
Oversee acquisition and turnover pipeline, coordinating with district teams to ensure timely project delivery.
Manage and expand vendor pool to ensure capacity, quality, and performance.
Monitor, review, and manage budgets for assigned projects; submit and track change orders and variances.
Ensure adherence to cost controls, quality standards, and cycle-time targets.
Conduct operational and compliance audits, including QC inspections, utility tracking, dashboards, and lender requirements.
Oversee casualty loss, lender compliance, winterization, permits, code, and other construction-related compliance issues.
Reinforce compliance with established company policies and procedures; ensure follow-up and resolution of outstanding issues.
Conduct quarterly field audits and supplemental training for field staff.
Train, mentor, and coach construction managers, superintendents, and coordinators to drive performance and career growth.
Pilot and implement new initiatives in collaboration with the Sr. Director of Construction; support adoption of process improvements.
Communicate project updates, policies, and expectations to regional teams; ensure clarity and consistency across markets.
Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and new technologies to improve efficiency and scalability.
Ensure staffing levels support regional needs and targets.
Serve in a support role for the Sr. Director of Construction as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.