Residential Construction Superintendent

PALMETTO BLUFF INVESTMENTS LLC • Bluffton, SC

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About The Position

Palmetto Bluff is nestled along the May River in the Lowcountry of South Carolina between Hilton Head Island and Savannah. As an award winning 20,000 acre development, the development encompasses a private member’s only club which includes a marina, restaurants, an equestrian center, a shooting club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, a lawn and racquet club, and more.
In addition, Palmetto Bluff has an extensive nature preserve, walking trails, retail shopping, and a vibrant village, all which pay homage to the region’s rich heritage.

Job Summary:

Palmetto Bluff is committed to being stewards to the conservation of the land. The rich history and ecosystem are of the utmost importance to the property, members, and staff. Our development team are the pursuers of responsible development of Palmetto Bluff. So come leave your mark and continue the great history of Palmetto Bluff!

We are looking for a candidate that can help us execute the vison and mission of Palmetto Bluff while also being an ambassador and Steward of the land.
Our ideal candidate should have a proven history of the supervision of high end homes as well as having a passion for the history and conservation of the land.

The Residential Construction Superintendent is responsible for providing technical expertise in the management and oversight of new home construction projects in accordance with the Company’s standards and processes. Ensures adherence to construction schedules, safety programs, SWPPP, quality standards and budgetary planning. Acts as the liaison between the Company and its customers to ensure customer satisfaction is maintained throughout the construction process, and to resolve any complaints. Develops partnerships to build positive rapport with trade partners, municipality inspectors, customers and co-workers focusing on creating better places that inspire life.

Requirements

• 2+ Years Residential Construction Management
• Highly organized, timely, and reliable.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Confident with computers and construction scheduling software.
• Successful track record of construction supervision and project management experience.
• Works well with homeowners
• Positive, hardworking, and approachable.
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of OSHA standards and other environmental safety standards, as applied to the construction industry
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to walk, stand and sit. The associate is occasionally required to climb and use balance. Additionally, the associate will frequently be asked to use hands and arms to reach, carry and lift items. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may experience temperature and weather fluctuations, and moderate to high noise levels.
• The ability to work under varying and extreme weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs.
• Must be able to walk on undeveloped land for extended periods; up to 2-5 miles per day

Nice To Haves

• High-end custom home building experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversight and implementation of the Company's health and safety program and SWPPP and ensure adherence to safety standards at the work sites and identification of hazards through safety inspections.
• Responsible for ensuring accidents are properly investigated and promptly reported.
• Holds tool box talks/safety meetings with the trade partners monthly depending on their daily safety inspections.
• Interfaces with customers during construction and acts as liaison between the customer and the Company. May also handle Warranty follow up for 30 days and up to 365 days.
• Resolves discrepancies with customer, alters construction plans and budgets in accordance with Company's standards, as well as the resolution of warranty claims during the first year.
• Responsible for assessing the need for variances in the budget and adjusting it where necessary (with management approval).
• Evaluates construction progress and validates schedule progression.
• Determines when a project should be deemed completed before moving on the next phase of construction.
• Assesses product and design quality and makes decisions as to whether a project meets Palmetto Bluff Builder’s standards.
• Creates work orders where additional work or alterations are necessary and negotiates cost of same with vendors.
• Evaluates and assures compliance with local and state building codes and regulations and permitting requirements.
• Interprets blue prints and design plans.
• Manages and evaluates the performance of trade partners and assists with decision whether to continue the partnership.
• Performs daily quality assurance checks on trade partners’ daily tasks and progression at the worksite.
• Ensures scheduling is appropriate and manages trade partners work at proper times and intervals.
• Collaborates with trade partners throughout construction process and first year warranty to improve quality and efficiency.
• Makes recommendations to upper management on how to improve the customer experience and construction process.
• Works with management team to share feedback and improve project planning activities, including, but not limited to: vendor coaching and performance feedback.
• Interfaces with sales personnel to manage neighborhood and customer activities and referrals.
• Assists in resolving all issues/conflicts related to daily construction activities (e.g., vendor contracts, work orders, job progress, design).
• Authorizes payment for materials received and work completed and authority to approve payment if to Engineer's 100% satisfaction.
• Estimates and authorizes the purchase of materials.
• Responsible for managing time deadlines and ensuring that homes are built on time and error-free.

Benefits

• We offer excellent benefits, including an incredible employer contribution towards medical, dental, and vision coverage which begins on the 1st of the month following your date of hire!
• Other benefits include a 401(k) Plan, with an employer matching contribution, paid life & disability coverage, and more.
• This is a salaried position with a bonus structure based on home completions as well as a vehicle and phone allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed