Vice President of Construction

Taylor Morrison•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

The Vice President of Construction leads and supports Taylor Morrison’s Construction Department, providing field leadership for construction activities. The role oversees the hiring, training, management, and motivation of area construction managers, production managers, and superintendents. It is responsible for delivering high-quality homes to customers on time and within budget. The position also includes employee-management responsibilities such as staffing, training, setting pay and work hours, evaluating productivity, handling employee concerns and discipline, planning and allocating work, determining equipment and material needs, budgeting, monitoring legal and regulatory compliance, and ensuring workplace safety. The role requires daily reporting to a division or corporate office or communities, oversight and guidance of direct reports, use of computers or electronic devices, face-to-face communication, and operation of a motor vehicle. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Taylor Morrison experience or successful completion of its training program may substitute for stated education or experience requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Business, or a related field, and/or 8–10 years of experience in a similar management-level position with a high-volume homebuilder.
Five years of direct experience in progressively responsible positions with a production homebuilder.
General Contractor’s license, as applicable.
Computer literacy.
Strong relationship skills.
Strong self-organization skills.
Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer or electronic device.
Ability to have face-to-face conversations with customers, coworkers, and higher-level managers.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods and move around the work environment as needed.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Formal OSHA training.

Responsibilities

Ensure construction positions are staffed with individuals competent in technical abilities, cost control, administration, and customer service.
Provide training to the Superintendent group.
Manage construction budgets for each home and report budget shortages or overages.
Collaborate with functional peers and foster teamwork among Superintendents, Sales, and Customer Service to support communication, coordination, and problem-solving.
Ensure labor trades follow OSHA rules and regulations and provide weekly performance feedback.
Recruit and continually evaluate subcontractors for quality and schedule performance.
Support accelerated model-build templates and lead construction communication during startup.
Support land acquisition and development activities as needed.
Ensure construction personnel understand and follow the safety program.
Ensure construction personnel are trained and knowledgeable about the warranty program.
Monitor and ensure each home’s schedule is met.
Monitor and ensure the success of the quality-control process.
Interview, select, and train employees; set pay rates and work hours; appraise productivity; handle employee grievances, complaints, and discipline; determine work techniques; plan and apportion work; determine equipment and material needs; plan work budgets; monitor legal and regulatory compliance; and provide for workplace safety and security.
Report to a division or corporate office or communities daily and adhere to the schedule.
Oversee direct reports daily and provide guidance as needed.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.