Construction Manager II (South Houston Area)

For 40 years, one Company has represented quality & leadership - Highland Homes - where building careers goes hand in hand with excellence in new home construction. Highland’s employees thrive in an atmosphere of appreciation & confidence, contributing their unique ideas to the Company’s overall success. Employee Owned. Customer Focused. 

Highland Homes is currently accepting resumes for a Construction Manager II position. A college degree is preferred. A minimum of 1 year Homebuilding and Warranty Service experience is required. This position will manage the process for construction and delivery of homes within a specific project or subdivision. The selected candidate will provide quality customer service to homebuyers and homeowners. They will also maintain profit margins and production timelines.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all construction activity to provide an effective, efficient, systematic and sequential flow of work according to the established production schedule.
• Oversee that all work is completed within the project budget. Hold subcontractors and vendors accountable for timely completion of their scope of work.
• Participate in the warranty program as assigned by the Construction Manager III or Project Manager (PM).
• Be familiar with construction manuals, subdivision standard contract specifications, standard options and prices, designer specifications sheet and all subdivision information (Deed Restrictions, HOA, etc.) and understand code and site conditions associated with construction on the project.
• Be completely familiar with and able to explain the 1-year functional and 2-year mechanical warranty program, the homeowner maintenance recommendations and the 10-year structural warranty.
• Proactively recruit, select, hire, and negotiate price with trades to provide labor in your subdivision.
• Schedule a pre-construction/construction manager meeting, with the homeowner, the Sales counselor and yourself in attendance, to review the contract, change orders, and the approved construction documents prior to the start of construction. Red-line any changes for future reference and pricing.
• Coordinate with the Sales Counselor, homeowner and Mortgage Company to establish a reasonable completion date for each home, 30-45 days in advance, according to the schedule and the needs of the homeowner and manage the construction process so that the home is completed on time.
• Price all options after the sale with appropriate profit mark-up, list all options on a change order, obtain homeowner’s or Sales Counselor’s signature and collect all option revenue prior to submitting change order.
• Assist with the establishment of labor budgets and ensure that contracted and actual costs do not exceed the budget.
• Assist with the establishment of material take-offs and ensure the proper storage and use of materials on site.
• Accurately document every issue and all activities in situations where there is a disputed item or disagreement.
• Conduct a buyer’s orientation and walk-through to thoroughly explain all the details of the home using the approved checklist. List any and all concerns on the PAA and complete all items before move-in or within 10 days of the walk through. The Buyer’s Orientation Checklist must be signed and the PAA must be signed twice for completion and the warranty relationship to commence.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required.
• College Degree preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year prior Construction experience required.
• A minimum of 1 year Warranty Service experience is required.
• Computer proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Effective communicator (oral and written) including desire to ask questions and learn from others.
• Strong organizational skills with keen ability to prioritize, multi-task and pay close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Prior “Brix” Software experience preferred.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to read plans, concepts and translate into cost estimates.
• Ability to analyze numbers and information and produce clear, communicative report.

Highland Homes offers a competitive benefit package, including excellent medical / dental / vision benefits, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k), new home purchase discounts, & more – all in a business casual atmosphere! Join the company that recognizes & rewards the people who create their success. Highland Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.