New Home Construction Assistant Builder

Description

Entry level construction position includes assisting the Construction Manager in the daily procedures of the project. To walk homes to ensure the work is done per instructions. Coordinating with the office and maintaining accurate written records. Cross training in other disciplines (customer care and forward planning) as needed, enabling candidates to progress into other positions in construction management.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Construction Manager in all aspects of the construction job from trench to move-in
• Assist with the supervision of trade partners from rough, finish, detail and preparation for final orientation
• Perform onsite inspections of the various trade partners’ work to insure that the level of quality is being complied with
• Assist Construction Manager in maintaining records of job changes, including option orders and purchase orders
• Maintain daily log of job site occurrences
• Assist in the evaluation of trade partners and product performance. Provide ongoing information to Customer Care Manager and Construction Manager as it relates to quality of workmanship
• Coordinate with Customer Care Representatives regarding quality and walk-through preparation of homes for move-in, ensuring timely home completions and deliveries
• Assist in the maintenance of a clean job site for trade partners, take direction well, and able to use hand tools
• Perform all other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent organizational skills required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office
• Detail oriented
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality relative to daily work schedule is required
• Follow directions from a supervisor
• Understand and follow work rules and procedures
• Strong work ethic
• Accept constructive feedback
• Team player

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position supervises trade partner crews when work is being done on McKee Homes job sites.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a construction site environment. This role is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Occasionally required to sit (up to 3 hours in a day or 1-12 times an hour)
• Continuously required to stand and walk (3-8 hours at a time or 60 times an hour)
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms (up to 3 hours in a day or 1-12 times an hour)
• Frequently required to talk or hear (up to 3-6 hours in a day or 12-60 times an hour)
• Occasionally required to bend, twist, or climb (up to 3 hours in a day or 1-12 times an hour)
• Moderate concentrated/intensity, which included prolonged mental effort with limited opportunity for breaks
• Average memory, taking into consideration the amount and type of information
• Moderate level of complexity for decision making. Average time pressure of decision making
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
• Must occasionally lift and/or move items over 70 pounds (up to 3 hours in a day or 1-12 times an hour)

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

TRAVEL

Travel is expected for this position, mostly within a few hours driving distance.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but will accept equivalent work experience
• Some construction knowledge

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Driver’s License required
• Reliable vehicle with minimum state required insurance required

EEO STATEMENT

McKee Homes provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, McKee Homes complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

McKee Homes expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of McKee Homes’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.