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Construction Assistant
Century CommunitiesRohnert Park, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Apr 2024
About the role
What You’ll Do:The Construction Assistant works closely with the Construction Manager, Assistant Construction Manager and trades on-site to ensure adherence to the construction schedule and overall new Homebuyer satisfaction with their new home. Your Key Responsibilities Include:
- Assist the Construction Manager and Assistant Construction Manager with managing the job site in all activities related to the new home construction.
- Assisting with construction procedures and site administration
- Ensure compliance with development, architectural, and engineering plans and specifications and check for safety violations.
- Maintain constant quality control inspection on all job phases as directed by Construction Managers.
- Assist with maintaining construction schedule, identify problems, and provide solutions, emphasizing Cycle Time adherence.
- Help maintain the materials list, order materials, schedule inspections as necessary throughout the process, and ensure purchase orders are promptly processed.
- Properly negotiate the best value when Variance Purchase Orders (VPOs) are required, along with obtaining authorization for the reporting manager for any indirect construction expenses necessary to manage the job site.
- Assist in preparing and filing contractors' paperwork.
- Use scheduling software and update tasks as directed by the community Construction Manager.
- Keep the Construction Manager and Assistant Construction Manager informed of subcontractor work and schedule.
- Assist in ensuring homes are 100% ready at QA Day 1 and 100% ready and clean on the Pre-Closing Orientation (PCO) day.
- Be familiar with the Safety and Construction Standards manuals.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
- Some experience working in a construction environment.
- Efficiency in handling multiple projects and working in a fast-paced environment while being calm and positive.
- Experience with blueprints.
- Effective communication with managers and employees at all levels.
- Proactive at developing positive relationships and a productive culture.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to get along with diverse personalities.
- A "roll-up-your-sleeves" personality and comfortable working "hands-on" when necessary.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing environments.
- Attention to detail.
- Very organized with a systematic approach to achieving accuracy and efficiency.
- Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word).
- Previous experience with BuildPro construction software is a plus.
- A High School diploma or GED.
- Construction/homebuilding experience preferred but not required.
- A bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Construction Management is preferred but not required.
- OSHA 10/30 Construction qualification preferred.
- Familiarity with Hyphen Solutions applications (BuildPro/SupplyPro) is preferred but not required.
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