What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Residential Construction position at Hunter Quinn Homes?
Job Summary: As a Hunter Quinn Homes Project Manager, you will be at the helm of overseeing the entire home-building process, with a particular focus on guiding projects from the preplanning process through warranty service. This role requires a seasoned professional capable of navigating the complexities of construction management while maintaining a commitment to the highest industry standards. We offer a dynamic environment where your experience will be complemented by a commitment to ongoing training, ensuring you are well-equipped to steer our projects to successful completion.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Construction Process:
• Formulate strategic relationships with suppliers and trade partners to streamline material procurement for each construction phase.
• Oversee the coordination of trade partner activities, ensuring precise delivery and placement of materials on-site.
• Provide strategic information to trade partners, intervening when necessary to maintain construction quality standards.
• Implement efficient scheduling strategies, adjusting online schedules daily based on actual work completion.
• Establish and maintain regular communication channels with independent contractors for the timely execution of their work.
• Conduct thorough review and approval of purchase orders and payments to suppliers and independent contractors on a weekly basis.
• Exercise oversight over the punchout contractor's activities when required.
• Proactively identify and address conflicts between blueprints and as-built construction.
• Develop and implement strategic recommendations to address challenges with building inspectors, contractors, customers, or suppliers.
• Analyze construction costs against original estimates, providing insights for additional efficiencies and process improvements.
Customer Service:
• Conduct Homeowner Orientation (NHO) and Homeowner Closing walk.
• Strategically plan and coordinate warranty service in accordance with company policy, ensuring effective communication with homeowners to enhance customer relations (per market).
• Conduct rigorous inspections of all warranty work to maintain company standards (per market).
Quality Control:
• Implement meticulous inspection processes for all materials upon delivery, ensuring accurate placement, size, quantity, and quality.
• Conduct thorough inspections of materials and workmanship during installation and upon completion, upholding the company's commitment to quality standards.
• Apply discernment to determine when each home is ready for inspection by a third-party inspector and/or municipality.
• Verify the completion of each construction stage before authorizing payment.
Compliance:
• Vigilantly monitor compliance with the subdivision safety program, promptly addressing and reporting violations to the leadership team.
• Exercise discretion and judgment to manage safety situations, including the removal of contractor personnel if necessary.
• Implement and oversee the SWPPP program for the community, including scheduling installs and repairs, and conducting weekly compliance inspections.
Related Duties as Assigned:
• Execute tasks assigned by the Leadership Team.
• Play a key role in company events, including Realtor events and customer presentations.
Qualifications and Skills:
• Proven experience as a Project Manager in the residential construction sector.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred; High School diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong people orientation, ethical conduct, and a commitment to excellence.
• Current, valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Proficient in computer skills, including Advanced MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and Explorer.