Area Construction Manager

Area Construction Manager

East Brunswick, NJ

A Fortune 500 company and one of America's top residential builders is looking for a Construction Manager. If you are a Regional Construction Manager, Area Construction Manager or Construction Manager this could be a great next step for you!

Highlights:

• Top 3 national builder closing 600 homes in the market annually. 

• Work/life balance: Regular Monday – Friday schedule.

• Diversity of product (townhomes, single-family, low-rise) and expansion to DE.

• Solid compensation package including bonus and auto allowance.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and direct all aspects of construction for assigned communities.

What you will do:

• Manage any escalated customer experience challenges and coach/mentor Construction Managers and Senior Construction Managers to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure all Pulte policy and process expectations are being fully adhered to in assigned communities.
• Develop and ensure adherence to community budgets and validate costs for assigned communities.
• Review architectural designs and construction drawings to ensure they comply with all local, state, and national building codes, life safety codes, accessibility regulations, and zoning regulations. Provide final review and approval of all projects.
• Manage quality control processes according to safety and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan programs and policies.
• Manage customer, trade partner, and municipal relationships.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Resource Planning, Sales, Product Development, Process Improvement/Warranty, and Land personnel to achieve primary responsibilities.
• Ensure job site cleanliness and safety.
• Oversee and resolve escalated issues/conflicts related to daily construction activities (e.g., trade partner contracts, work orders, job progress, design).
• Conduct community reviews to ensure all Pulte Quality standards meet expectations. Direct work as needed.
• Negotiate, create, and authorize field purchase orders for materials and labor resources as needed.
• Ensure all homes within assigned communities 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 in assigned communities.
• Work with other functional departments to ensure open communication on all matters; develop a strong culture of open communication and continuous improvement.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Establishes key elements of tactical and operational plans with direct impact towards the achievement of results of the area.
• Focus is on short- to mid-term operational plans (e.g., 1- 2 years).
• Develops new products, processes, standards or operational plans in support of the area.
• May have budget accountability for area or manage elements of the budget.
• Manages a large team typically comprised of managers and/or supervisors and experienced professionals.
• Typically has hiring, termination, promotion and reward authority within own area, in accordance with manager review and approval.

What you will need:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction or Engineering preferred.
• Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead project or program teams in one department/area.
• Typically has advanced knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with broad understanding of other areas within the department.
• Minimum 6-8 years prior relevant experience.
• 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 and ability to lead presentation
• Dedicated commitment to customer satisfaction
• Ability to control cost overruns and manage a budget

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