Residential Construction Manager

Residential Construction Manager

Buchanan Construction is looking for a team member who is capable of producing high quality homes while also maintaining exceptional client relationships. Our Construction Managers supervise on-site construction activities for their assign projects from contract signing through completion and ensures that the client vision is carried out with Integrity, Quality, and Professionalism.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses
• Maintain constant communication with clients through closing process directly and through project management software
• Conducts pre-construction, selection, progress, and closeout meetings with the client
• Resolves customer service issues and production problems during construction phase to maintain customer satisfaction
• Review the project in-depth to schedule contractors, deliverables and estimate costs
• Review project plans and specifications to determine appropriate construction methods
• Maintains project management software to ensure all phases of work are completed in a timely manner and client is updated on construction progress
• Implement new or modified schedules in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies
• Confer with supervisory personnel, project owners, trade partners, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems
• Handle negative situations in a diplomatic and professional manner
• Reviews and analyzes project, on a daily basis, to monitor and ensure compliance with plans and specifications, ensure quality construction standards, safety, and the use of proper construction techniques, materials, and equipment
• Directly supervises subordinates and trade partners
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company policies and procedures
• Ensure readiness & requests required inspections.
• Ensure that all elements of the job site make positive impressions on clients and the public; that all job sites are clean and orderly, demonstrating professionalism and attention to detail
• Maintain good current understanding of applicable building codes, zoning ordinances, OSHA requirements, and other legal restrictions
• Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, and cost tracking reports
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status.
• Review, code, and approve trade partner and vendor invoices
• Understand and operate word processors, spreadsheets, email, project management software, etc. to enter data, update information, etc.
• Review project budgets and client invoices
• Verify that each trade partner has completed his contractual requirements as condition to beginning his work at the jobsite
• Verify all trade partners have provided a completed Trade Partner Agreement, W-9, and Certificates of Insurance
• Evaluate construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans
• Assist with special projects as requested and perform additional duties as required

Job Requirements

• Proven experience as construction project manager
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures, material and project management principles
• Familiarity with quality, health, and safety standards
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Familiarity with project management software
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• A team player with leadership abilities
• BS/BA in engineering, building science, construction managerment or equivalent work experience
• Ability to pass a drug screening

Skills and Abilities

Adaptability and flexibility to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with ability to coordinate several activities simultaneously. Decisiveness, decision-making and problem-solving abilities to select among alternative courses of action within budget limitations. Customer-service oriented with good interpersonal skills; good verbal and written communication skills for interaction with a variety of people inside and outside the organization. Good construction knowledge; blueprint reading; computer skills and use.

Work Conditions

Exposure to undesirable environmental conditions as well as some health and safety risks. Appropriate equipment and precautions required. Travel demands which require possession of a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Full time
• Company Phone and Laptop/Tablet
• Company Vehicle
• Vacation Time
• Ten (10) Holidays
• 50% of Health Insurance
• Discretionary Bonuses
• Simple IRA w/3% match

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation Package:

• Weekly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000