Job Summary
Vice President of Construction – responsible for leading the Construction & Warranty Department, providing field leadership for all construction activities, managing and motivating direct reports, and ensuring highest product quality delivered on time and within budget.
Responsibilities
- Ensure construction positions are well staffed with competent technical, cost control, administrative, and customer service skills.
- Provide training to the Superintendent group.
- Manage construction budgets for each home, reporting any shortages/overages.
- Collaborate with functional peers, fostering a team environment with Superintendents, Sales, and Marketing for effective communication and problem solving.
- Ensure labor trades follow OSHA rules and provide weekly performance feedback.
- Recruit and evaluate subcontractors for quality standards and scheduling deadlines.
- Support land acquisition and development activities as needed.
- Ensure understanding and adherence to the safety program by all construction personnel.
- Ensure all construction personnel are trained on the warranty program.
- Monitor schedules and ensure each home meets its timeline.
- Monitor and ensure success of the Quality Control process.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
Interview, select, and train employees; set rates of pay and hours of work; appraise productivity; handle employee grievances or complaints; discipline employees; determine work techniques; plan the work; apportion work among employees; determine equipment or materials needed; plan budgets for work; monitor legal and regulatory compliance; provide safety and security of the workplace.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Business, or related field.
- 8-10 years experience in a similar management-level position with a high-volume homebuilder.
- Five years direct experience in progressively responsible positions with a production homebuilder.
- General Contractor’s license as applicable.
- Computer literacy; formal OSHA training preferred.
- Strong relationship skills.
- Strong self-organization, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Business acumen, customer focus, drive for results, priority setting, self-knowledge.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Coverage
- 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Programs
- Employee & Dependent Life Insurance
- Vacation & Company Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Home Purchase Rebate Program
- Home Mortgage Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)