What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Manager position at DR Horton?

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Construction Manager . The right candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing all construction field-related activities to ensure cost, schedule and quality standards are met. Responsible for establishing the construction scheduling, field policies and procedures, and the overall community job sites for safety and appearance. Continually interfaces with all departments to achieve division goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Recruit, actively communicate train field personnel regarding construction processes, safety, quality requirements, company policies and procedures
Schedule and direct tasks necessary for all phases of construction
Manage and supervise construction activities either directly or through utilizing the Construction Area Managers, Project Managers, General Superintendents and Superintendents
Ensure the Construction Department is meeting all safety standards in accordance with OSHA and state regulations
Oversee field operations, production times and ensure quality control so the homes built meet company standards and are ready for homeowner orientation / occupancy
Set build times on each plan and provide schedules to meet the build times
Review all architectural plans prior to first time build at each community. Grant final approval on all architectural changes
Take immediate action, including adjusting the construction process or shutting down work, if necessary, to achieve a safe working environment and comply with requirements
Evaluate community schedules to update and determine appropriate modifications to schedules and resources to reflect community's needs as they arise to ensure timely completion
Interface, when necessary, with public agencies, municipal governing bodies, public utilities and industry associations in obtaining permits and approvals
Visit job sites to check quality and policy enforcement
Review performance of all trade partners
Review survey cards for construction and customer service to direct quality improvement efforts
Develop and control the departmental overhead budget
Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
Ability to travel overnight

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises 2 or more employees

Qualifications

Education and / or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Ten years related experience and / or training

Must have a vehicle and a valid driver's license

High degree of construction knowledge and management skills

Ability to read, understand and interpret construction documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules

General knowledge of municipal permitting, regulations and building codes

Ability to converse with customers, all levels of management and personnel

Superb interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction

Ability to control cost overruns and manage a budget

Ability to utilize DRH Construction applications on a smart phone, tablet, or laptop

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications

Proficiency with MS Office and email

Ability to stand and walk for 4 hours straight or up to a full 8-hour day; sit for extended periods; kneel and bend at the waist; climb, balance and stoop, crouch or crawl; walk up and down stairs; climb ladders and scaffolding; walk on unlevel terrain; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Ability to lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision

Regular exposure to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and risk of electrical shock

The noise level is generally loud

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred

Work effectively in a high pressure and high production environment

English / Spanish bilingual skills a plus

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including :

Medical, Vision and Dental

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flex Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

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