Area Construction Manager

Area Construction Manager

Who We Are:

Our mission is to enhance and inspire the lives of people by creating inspiring living environments. For over 30 years Trumark has been a leading real estate development company with divisions in Colorado, Northern, Central, and Southern California. We strive to set ourselves apart from other builders by looking ahead. We make sure that the products we are providing are the best of our homebuyers; that they fit into life today and in the future; that the surroundings are inviting and purposeful.

Overview:

This position is in Marina California. Trumark’s Area Construction Manager provides the management necessary for the Construction Department to be successful and deliver a quality home, on budget, while meeting the Company’s Business Plan. This person provides the management necessary to operate the Customer Service Department focused on Customer Satisfaction while protecting the Company’s integrity. The person provides the management necessary to direct the consultants as needed for all aspects of vertical construction. The Area Construction Manager oversees the permitting process to ensure permits are being received promptly for the construction of the homes. This person also manages the training and growth of employees by the Employee Handbook.

Essential Duties:

Oversee Construction Department including, but not limited to:

• Management of Construction Field Personnel including attendance, time off request, and adherence to the Company Employee Handbook.
• The Area Construction Manager will monthly access Labor allocations and project staffing for the future.
• Manage yearly employee reviews.
• Manage the Field Training Program for practical construction practices and the Company’s own quality standards. The Company uses Model Homes as our standard and builds the production homes to meet or exceed those standards.
• Leadership training.
• Maintain and build Newstar Schedules for new and current products.
• Monitor project Cycle Times in comparison to the duration on the provided schedules. It is Company policy that each project must run independently to ensure projects are built per the Business Plan.
• Manage biweekly on-site meetings with Construction, Sales, and Design to review each project’s status and needs.
• Manage training and monitoring of Field Personnel on operating the Safety App the Company requires to be used to comply with OSHA safety requirements.
• Accurately and timely create and manage “Indirect Cost” budgets related to job-specific costs.
• Accurately and timely create and manage “At-Risk Indirect Cost” budgets. These costs are only necessary when the home building is run concurrently with Land Development work that is not completed. These include required SWPPP permitting and plan submittals, maintenance costs, dust control, fire road construction and permitting.
• Review and approve all Variance Purchas Orders for their necessity and cost. Monitor if an issue is recurring and may require a contract change. Work with the Purchasing team to revise contracts to reduce Variance Purchase orders.
• Review, approve and use Company credit card to pay for needed materials requested by Project Superintendents.
• Review, manage and approve, or disapprove, all Change Requests.
• Review and approve all Scopes of Work (Exhibit B1) for details and accuracy before contracts are sent out for signature.
• Update the Progress Summary Report weekly and provide to the Sales Department.
• The Area Construction Manager will meet weekly with the VP of Construction initiating the agenda for updates and discussion about each Department under their responsibility.
• Work with Marina Coast Water District as needed to obtain approvals.
• Participate in HOA as needed for architectural approvals, meetings, and any other needs.

Oversee Customer Service Department including, but not limited to:

• The Area Construction Manager will collaborate directly with the Customer Service Manager in all aspects of the department.
• The Area Construction Manager will attend the weekly Customer Service Meeting. Input should be given, as needed, for each agenda item.
• In each weekly meeting a focus on open Work Order amounts, especially open Work Orders over the 10-day limit, is needed to track what Vendors are consistently taking longer than the allowed time for work to be completed. It is the Directors' responsibility to assist in managing the Vendor's slow response to completing Work Orders.
• The Area Construction Manager will monthly access Labor allocations and project staffing for the future.
• The Area Construction Manager will ensure that all employees of the Customer Service department adhere to the Company Employee Handbook rules.
• The Area Construction Manager will step in as needed to assist in resolving any customer concerns while involving the Customer Service manager.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of proven experience in successfully managing and overseeing large-scale construction projects.
• 10+ years of demonstrated leadership and managerial skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve project goals and maintain high-performance standards.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in budgeting, cost control, and financial analysis for construction projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of construction methods, materials, and building codes, as well as the latest industry practices and technologies.
• Proficient in project management software and tools to facilitate effective project planning, scheduling, and reporting.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.

Why Work for Trumark?

• Work with a team that values you! Trumark offers a direct career path with an open seat for you at our table
• We embody our mission to Live Well. Trumark Homes is dedicated to creating communities that foster an enthusiasm to connect, the strength to aspire and the compassion to give back. For approximately every 50 homes we build, we work with charity: water to provide and serve approximately 200 people with fresh, clean water
• Exceptional Medical Benefits (100% Employee + 60% Dependent)
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Milestone Appreciation Program
• 401k with company matching, we are helping you plan for future retirement
• Discretionary pay range $115,000 - $135,000