Assistant Construction Manager - Charlotte, NC

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Manage production schedules and job progress to ensure adherence to standards.
• Ensure all homes are 100% complete before the established closing date and take action to make sure deadlines are met.
• Work with the team to share feedback on improving planning activities.
• Monitor and perform quality control processes, ensuring compliance with safety and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan programs and policies.
• Assist in reviewing architectural designs and plans complying with local, state, and national building codes, life safety codes, ADA regulations, and zoning regulations.
• Manage customer relationships and partner with Construction Manager(s) to address escalated homeowner concerns during the construction process through close.
• Assist in the development of community construction budgets and validate costs on a community level.
• Manage trade partner relationships to ensure work is completed on time and within defined standards for quality.
• Resolve issues/conflicts related to daily construction activities (e.g., trade partner contracts, work orders, performance, job progress, and/or design)
• Authorize payment for materials received and work completed.
• Conduct community reviews to ensure all Pulte Quality standards are meeting expectations. Direct work as needed.
• Negotiate, create, and authorize field purchase orders for materials and labor resources as needed.
• Ensure all homes within the oversight area are completed in adherence to the construction schedule and specifications.
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner.
• Meet established division goals and metrics for productivity, quality, and budgets within the oversight area.
• Work with other functional departments to ensure open communication on all matters; develop a strong culture of open communication and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Management Responsibilities

• Ensures appropriate staffing to meet department needs
• Utilizes recruiting and selection tools/processes to build organizational talent
• Delegates work according to employee’s abilities and skills
• Evaluate employee’s performance and plans for compensation actions in accordance with that performance
• Provides developmental opportunities through the identification of internal and external training opportunities
• Creates opportunities for employee growth
• Provides continuous coaching with regard to functional and leadership standards (technical skills and behaviors)
• May supervise a limited number of Assistant Construction Managers and Construction Managers in assigned communities
• Plays an active role in hiring, onboarding, developing, and performance evaluation of Assistant Construction Managers and Construction Managers
• Directs, schedules, evaluates, and manages the work of trade partners. Will provide recommendations for the dismissal or continued engagement of trade partners

Scope

• Decision Impact: Division
• Department Responsibility: Single
• Community Budgetary Responsibility: Yes
• House Budget Adherence Responsibility: Yes
• Direct Reports: Yes
• Indirect Reports: Yes
• Physical Requirements: Position involves sitting, standing, driving, and/or movement, the ability to exert a minimal force of up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 80 pounds of minimal force to carry, lift, push, pull, and otherwise move objects. Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding, and other means to reach and observe all areas of the building. Ability to work in various weather conditions – heat, rain, cold, etc.

Required Education/Experience

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum 4 years of construction experience or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years as Construction Manager or equivalent

Required Licensing, Registration and/or Certifications

• Valid driver’s license as driving is an essential function of this position

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to manage construction processes in a high production environment
• Ability to direct and manage trade performance
• Comprehensive verbal and written communication skills
• Comprehensive ability to read blueprints
• Comprehensive knowledge of municipal permitting and regulations
• Comprehensive knowledge of building codes
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction-related scheduling software
• Skilled usage of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to lead a presentation
• Dedicated commitment to customer satisfactio