Tim Lewis Communities - Construction Manager at Tim Lewis Communities

The Construction Manager will oversee and manage the planning, coordination, and execution of the assigned single family townhome residential project from inception to completion. 

This role is primarily responsible for project site; oversees, manages, and schedules all related building activities to ensure production schedules are accurate and houses are completed as projected, meeting Company’s quality standards. Manages all resources, including subcontractors and employees to ensure site safety, construction practices, and timely completion of projects from project start to final Quality inspections and walk-through with homeowner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for managing all phases of the assigned project for successful new home community. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Schedule and direct subcontractors during the build process and monitor progress by walking home(s) daily to verify production work. Manage communication with subcontractors and ensure subcontractors have accurate options and diagrams. 
• Responsible for planning and managing building related activities and resources to ensure construction projections are accurate and houses are completed on time and to quality standards. Manage all resources including Assistant Construction Manager and subcontractors.
• Review subcontractors’ invoices for accuracy and complete approval in system. Instrumental in resolving issues to ensure invoices and PO’s are processed efficiently and timely.
• Assist with permits, plots, and plans for inspections. Responsible for walking with inspectors and ensuring inspections are complete. Coordinate with subcontractors to correct noted items.
• Accurately interpret specifications and coordinate various phases of construction. As necessary, refine schedules to minimize delays caused by weather, material, and labor shortages, etc. Inspect work in progress and completed work to ensure that work meets specifications.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and changes to all relevant internal departments and external parties. Take lead in communicating and resolving project issues with relevant parties.
• Schedule, conduct, and document regular safety training and ensure worksite and subcontractors meet safety requirements.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment for all trade partners by CAL-OSHA and Company standards. Fosters a culture of safety, quality, and collaboration on-site. 
• Regularly meet with internal departments to discuss and resolve issues with homeowners, inspectors, or government entities.
• Manage and oversee all aspects of job site to ensure safety of co-workers, sub-contractors, and homeowners. 

Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering or related field with 5 years direct experience or High School Diploma with 7 years construction manager experience
• Minimum of 3 recent years in residential projects in area (Townhomes or Condos)
• OSHA-30 Certification and experience required; PMP or CCM Certification a plus
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, scheduling software, and ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, specifications, and local and national building codes
• Experienced with managing construction schedules and trade payment approvals using Hyphen Solution/BuildPro.
• Proficient with project management software (BuildPro, Procore, MS Project)
• Excellent management, negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Self-starter with exceptional organizational skills; high level of attention to detail
• Valid CA Driver License, with reliable automobile and required insurance

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• PMP or CCM preferred
• Valid CA Driver’s License 
• OSHA-30 Construction Management
• First Aid/CPR/AED - Active

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position oversees jobsite, construction operations, and may supervise staff, and sub-contractors. Supervisory responsibilities will be carried out in accordance with the Company's policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications: 

Mathematical Skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Able to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Able to interpret bar graphs and pie charts.

Language Skills: Read/Analyze/Interpret: Able to read, analyze, and interpret routine instructions, correspondence, policies, and procedures. Write: Able to write routine reports, correspondence, and e-mails. Speak: Able to effectively present information and respond to questions in one-on-one and small group situations of customers, clients, and employees of the organization.

Computer Skills: Database Software experience required. Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook. Microsoft Outlook: Open and reply to e-mails, open folders, set and reply to calendar appointments. Basic Word Skills: Open document, change font, copy text, create columns check spelling, change margin, align text, set tabs

Project Management: Coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget. Planning/Organizing: Manages time and prioritizes work to meet deadlines; able to multi-task with numerous interruptions.

Productivity: Meets productivity standards; strives to increase productivity without sacrificing quality and safety.

Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions.

Quality: Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Customer Service: Responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; meets commitments Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification Teamwork: Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; supports others’ efforts to succeed. 

Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Diversity: Promotes a harassment-free environment; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration.

Safety: Observes safety procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly. 

Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; designs work flows and procedures Technical Skills: Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively.

Cost Consciousness: Uses the Company’s funds and resources appropriately; recommends cost-saving processes.

Judgment: Makes timely decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

Motivation: Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence. Planning/Organizing: Manages time and prioritizes work to meet deadlines; able to multi-task with numerous interruptions. Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; develops innovative ideas.

Quantity: Meets productivity standards; strives to increase productivity without sacrificing quality and safety.

Managing Relationships: Makes self, available to co-workers and trade partners; provides regular feedback; develops professional relationships; continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Physical Demands:

Lifting/Carrying: Under 10 lbs = Frequent; Up to 25 lbs = Occasional; Up to 50 lbs = Rarely  

Driving: Frequent; includes driving to lots under construction, homeowners’ houses, supply runs, or to public offices to obtain permits or other requirements for project. 

Body Movements: Reach over shoulder = Occasional. Reach outward = Occasional.  

Climb = Occasional includes stairs in homes. Crawl = Rarely. Kneel = Rarely. Squat = Rarely. Sitting = Occasional.  

Walk = Normal Surfaces = Frequent. Walk = Uneven Surfaces = Frequent includes walking in dirt of unfinished lots and homes under construction.

Walk = Slippery Surfaces = Occasional.  

Stand = Frequent. Bend = Occasional 

Other:

Keyboard/ Ten Key = Occasional. Fingering (fine dexterity) = Rarely. Handling (grasping, holding) = Rarely. Repetitive motion – Hands = Occasional.  

Repetitive motion – Feet = Rarely.   

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Work Environment:

Frequent outdoor seasonal weather conditions at construction job site; occasional job site office environment. The work environment has moderate to loud noise associated with construction sites. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.