Multifamily-Construction Director - Las Vegas

Job Description - Multifamily-Construction Director - Las Vegas )

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website at for more information.

DHI Communities is a multifamily development division of D.R. Horton, Inc.

DHI Communities is currently looking for a Multifamily-Construction Director . The right candidate will be r esponsible for all regional construction activity, including oversight of project management and field personnel while leading interaction with Development, Design, Purchasing, and Property Management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise all regional construction personnel and activity
• Ensure all construction is performed according to code, drawings, contracted scope & specifications
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, training and retention of project management and field personnel
• Mitigate cost risk by providing estimates during land acquisition due diligence and pre-construction
• Review drawings to optimize design and suggest value engineering opportunities
• Advise Project Managers in bidding, buy-out, and subcontractor selections
• Collaborate with Purchasing for optimal approach to estimating, bidding, buy-out to maximize profit
• Oversee Project Managers in ongoing budget maintenance including formal monthly budget review
• Advise Project Managers regarding supplementing or replacing non-performing subcontractors
• Interact with Scheduling Team and Project Managers to create reasonable and accurate baseline schedules, then monitor and drive performance to minimize construction timelines
• Visit construction sites regularly to evaluate overall construction performance
• Ensure compliance with expectations on Quality Control, Safety, SWPPP, and FHA/ADA guidelines
• Ensure smooth and timely turn-over of units and amenities to Property Management
• Evaluate and approve change orders as needed
• Handle escalated issues in design, field execution, and subcontractor performance
• Define contract scopes to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to travel overnight

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises 2 or more employees

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Seven years or more of related construction experience
• Must have a vehicle and valid driver’s license
• Possess basic knowledge of budgeting and financial matters
• Proficiency with MS Office and email
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25
• Regular exposure to outside weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Administration or related field is preferred
• Demonstrated problem solving skills by using persistence and ability to overcome obstacles
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits