Construction Manager in Austin, Texas at GFO Home LLC

The Construction Manager role is responsible for managing the activities of new home construction projects, ensuring schedules, safety, quality standards, and customer satisfaction are maintained throughout the building process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Managerial oversight of homes, planning, scheduling, implementation & coordination of high-quality built homes from development through final construction on a timely & economical basis per standards, while maintaining a low-cost variance.
• Manage the customer experience throughout the construction process through close of house.
• Collaborate with trade partners throughout the construction process to improve quality and efficiency.
• Build sustainable relationships of trust with the homeowner through open and interactive communication.
• Interface with Sales personnel to manage neighborhood and customer activities and referrals.
• Assist in resolving issues/conflicts related to daily construction activities (e.g., vendor contracts, work orders, job progress, design).
• Authorize payment for materials received and work completed.
• Ensure trade partner work is completed on time and within defined standards for quality.
• Inspect/validate workmanship and product quality to conform to Company standards.
• Maintain a professional, clean, and organized job site.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years construction experience or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years New Homebuilding experience.
• Ability to manage construction processes in a high-production environment.
• Ability to manage trade performance.
• Ability to control cost overruns and manage a budget.
• Strong verbal and written communications.
• Strong ability to read blueprints.
• Strong knowledge of municipal permitting and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of building codes.
• Basic computer skills.

Education/ Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction or engineering; preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License because driving is an essential function of this position.