Vice President of Construction

M/I Homes•Fort Myers, FL

10d

About The Position

The Vice President of Construction is the top construction position in M/I Homes’ Southwest Florida division. The role is responsible for the Construction and, where applicable, Customer Care Departments, including the scheduling, costing, quality, and customer satisfaction of homes built. The position offers career growth opportunities as the division expands across Lee, Collier, Charlotte, and parts of Sarasota counties. The VP oversees construction and customer care operations, guides personnel toward daily, monthly, and yearly objectives, and works with management to improve productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction. The position also analyzes financial reports, supports subcontractor and vendor negotiations, recruits and develops personnel, and may oversee creation of a division Design Center. The role requires weekly travel to home construction sites and may require obtaining and maintaining appropriate state or local licenses at the Company's request and on terms established by the Company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.), or equivalent specialized training from a four-year college or technical school, combined with ten or more years of related experience.
Thorough knowledge of management practices and leadership skills to manage daily operational activities.
Knowledge of the residential homebuilding industry and appropriate construction experience.
Outstanding leadership skills and ability to achieve operational success through subordinates using management practices and theories.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with people inside and outside the organization.
Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills, including the ability to act with authority with little direction from others.
Persuasive attitude and strong negotiation, organizational, and detail-oriented aptitude.
Mathematical aptitude and ability to participate in developing and executing financial forecasts.
Good driving record, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance that comply with Company Auto policies.
Obtain and maintain appropriate state or local licenses if requested by the Company, on terms established by the Company.

Nice To Haves

Purchasing and estimating experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee construction and customer care activities to promote quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, including through field inspections and customer contact.
Meet with managerial staff to identify, recommend, and implement process changes that improve productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
Guide construction and customer care personnel in achieving daily, monthly, and yearly objectives.
Act as a liaison between construction and sales to coordinate customer care initiatives.
Lead weekly department meetings as needed.
Analyze monthly reports, including budget reserves, overages, expenses, and write-offs for each new home contract.
Assist with negotiating subcontractor agreements and vendor supply pricing.
Recruit, hire, and develop new and current personnel within corporate human resources guidelines.
Oversee creation of a new division Design Center when necessary.
Assist with special projects and perform additional duties as required.
Obtain and maintain appropriate state or local licenses when requested by the Company and under terms established by the Company.
Travel to various home construction sites weekly.