Area Construction Manager

At Smith Douglas Homes, we pride ourselves on being one of the fastest growing, privately owned home building companies in the country. We are looking for an experienced Area Construction Manager to join our team in the Dallas, Texas. Smith Douglas Homes is proud to offer a competitive benefits package to our employees as well as a family type work environment.

Position Summary:

To manage the Builder function for a specified geographic area in accordance with company policies, processes and governmental regulations while assuring that homes are completed on schedule.

Essential Functions: Core duties or tasks fundamental and not marginal to the performance of the job.

• Communicate the company strategy, policies, and procedures to Production Team.
• Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction of new homes.
• Monitor and manage cost and variance levels.
• Work with Construction Managers and Trade Relations Manager to ensure adequate Trade Partner base
• Ensure that construction work meets applicable building codes, scope of work documents, contract documents and construction drawings
• Quality assurance of model homes.
• Confer with construction managers, contractors, vendors or trades to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
• Help to resolve any issues with buyers, sales teams, trades and municipalities.
• Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations.
• Develop or implement quality control programs.
• Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with environmental regulations (erosion control).
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction and safety procedures are being followed.
• Monitor compliance to construction schedules and delays with a focus on mitigating delays to keep at a minimum
• Work with Construction Managers to ensure that Lot Listings are accurate and current
• Establish, maintain and manage "Build Order" within each community- this will require collaboration with Sales and Land departments
• Identify challenging lot conditions and create solutions before building starts.
• Inspect construction on a regular basis to ensure the work conforms to specifications, budget and schedule.
• Complete and maintain The Lot Matrix for all communities.
• Ensure lot fits of plans for the Lot Matrix and keep updated as new lots come on line.
• Monitor Customer Satisfaction ratings and address issues as needed
• Monitor construction permit status on new starts to ensure house can start on schedule
• Management Responsibilities to include:
• Set and communicate realistic job expectations
• Add lot acceptance from land to construction
• Monitor job performance of direct reports, address performance issues
• Coach and develop team
• Keep upper management informed as to Construction Managers' workload
• Provide Construction Manager training (i.e. scheduling and SMART software)
• Promote collaboration and teamwork
• Interview and help select new construction candidates for team
• Participate in new Construction Manager training as needed
• Manage assignment of Construction Managers to communities
• Display a positive attitude to keep team morale high

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education: College degree in construction management or related field preferred.

Licenses or Certifications:

• 10 Hour OSHA Certified Hazard Recognition (must be completed within first 6 months in job position)
• GSWCC Certified

Knowledge Required:

• Extensive knowledge of established construction and maintenance practices, procedures and techniques as well as applicable building codes.
• Knowledge of residential scheduling.
• Familiarity with a wide range of equipment and tools. Proficiency in skilled construction, maintenance and repair tasks.

Managerial Skills:

• Time management skills
• Set and communicate realistic job expectations
• Monitor job performance of direct reports
• Coach and develop team
• Promote collaboration and teamwork

Experience: 5 years management and construction experience

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Internet

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and a certified Drug Free Workplace.

About Smith Douglas Homes:

New home builder, Smith Douglas was recently recognized by Builder Magazine as the 7th fastest-growing private builder in the United States and the 32nd largest builder in the Builder Top 100 Rankings. With over 40 years of industry experience, our mission is to enhance people's quality of life, providing our customers with the opportunity to own a quality-built, value-packed new home. Through our proven, disciplined operations, we reduce costs and deliver quality craftsmanship, which translates into a well-constructed and affordable home.

Our mantra: "It's amazing what you can accomplish when you don't care who gets the credit"