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Job: Construction Manager - Residential
Company: Acts Housing
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Are you an experienced Residential Construction Manager with expertise in overseeing all phases of construction projects from planning to budgeting and completion?
Do you have a passion for Milwaukee neighborhoods?
If so, this may be the right opportunity for you!
As Construction Manager at Acts Housing, you will play a crucial role in driving forward the construction projects acquired by the Acts Home Acquisition Fund. Your responsibilities will include overseeing both major and minor rehabilitation of existing houses. In this position, you will work closely with Acquisition Fund leadership to manage projects, develop comprehensive reports on job costs, produce detailed project scopes of work, establish material standards, and coordinate with contractors to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects.
A successful Construction Manager will possess extensive knowledge of construction management, strong communication skills, and proficiency in managing budgets and job sites. Additionally, a passion for the city of Milwaukee and a commitment to its revitalization are essential.
Responsibilities:
Acts Housing provides a competitive pay and benefits package, including health, dental, and 401K with employer contribution.
Acts Housing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Company: Acts Housing
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Are you an experienced Residential Construction Manager with expertise in overseeing all phases of construction projects from planning to budgeting and completion?
Do you have a passion for Milwaukee neighborhoods?
If so, this may be the right opportunity for you!
As Construction Manager at Acts Housing, you will play a crucial role in driving forward the construction projects acquired by the Acts Home Acquisition Fund. Your responsibilities will include overseeing both major and minor rehabilitation of existing houses. In this position, you will work closely with Acquisition Fund leadership to manage projects, develop comprehensive reports on job costs, produce detailed project scopes of work, establish material standards, and coordinate with contractors to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects.
A successful Construction Manager will possess extensive knowledge of construction management, strong communication skills, and proficiency in managing budgets and job sites. Additionally, a passion for the city of Milwaukee and a commitment to its revitalization are essential.
Responsibilities:
- Schedule and manage contractors and subcontractors to complete housing projects that include minor and gut rehabs of existing houses
- Plan, direct, and coordinate construction remodeling projects
- Solicit and evaluate contractor bids based on established procedures
- Coordinate purchase and payment of construction materials
- Document project specifications and scope of work estimates using known estimated pricing
- Coordinate needs for maintenance, inspections, utilities, permits, and insurance with administrative support staff
- Utilize the systems and programs provided to capture and update data on project statuses
- Cooperate with building inspectors and municipalities
- Participate in community events held by potential sponsors or grantors on behalf of Acts Housing
- Possess excellent communication and computer skills
- Five years related work experience in residential construction and project management
- Knowledge of city codes and HUD standards required
- Ability to accurately scope a remodeling project
- Computer skills, which include CRM and spreadsheet proficiency
- Basic accounting knowledge that reconciles and tracks costs related to houses
- Strong communication skills, written/verbal; bilingual English / Spanish, desired
- Demonstrated team leader
- Valid driver’s license and registered, insured vehicle (required travel to multiple job sites daily)
- Physical ability to walk properties for inspections (inspections require a sense of smell, ability to hear reasonably well, and ability to see) and travel up 3 or more flights of stairs without difficulty, especially those in need of significant repairs
- Vision sufficient to visually observe the detailed condition of homes and structures
Acts Housing provides a competitive pay and benefits package, including health, dental, and 401K with employer contribution.
Acts Housing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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