Construction Manager II

1w1 week ago

Highland Homes

Houston, US · Full-time · $120,000 – $160,000

About this role

For over 40 years, Highland Homes has represented quality and leadership in new home construction. Employee owned and customer focused, the company fosters an atmosphere where employees thrive with appreciation and confidence. The Construction Manager II oversees construction process, delivery, and warranty of homes in specific projects or subdivisions.

Daily responsibilities include coordinating construction activity for efficient workflow per production schedules and ensuring work completes within project budgets. Construction Managers hold subcontractors accountable for timely scopes and maintain on-site presence from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays, plus partial Saturdays. They walk homes during peak hours and carry tools to note pertinent information.

Effective communication occurs with homeowners from pre-construction meetings through warranty periods and with Sales Counselors for subdivision efficiency. Managers attend Area/Division and subdivision meetings, provide subcontractor feedback to Project Managers, and assist peers as assigned. A clean, orderly construction office with proper filing supports operations.

Familiarity with construction manuals, subdivision specs, deed restrictions, HOA rules, and warranty programs drives success. Professional attire like collared shirts and leather shoes maintains a professional environment. Proactive trade recruitment enhances labor supply in subdivisions.

Requirements

Familiar with construction manuals, subdivision standard specifications, standard options and prices, designer specification sheet and all subdivision information
Understand code and site conditions associated with construction on the project
Completely familiar with and able to explain the 1 year functional and 2-year mechanical warranty program, homeowner maintenance recommendations and the 6-year structural warranty
Ability to effectively communicate with homeowners and Sales Counselors
Knowledge of managing production timelines, budgets, and subcontractor accountability
Proficiency in maintaining clean construction office with proper filing system
Commitment to professional attire including collared shirt, casual pants and leather shoes during business hours
On-site presence and ability to walk homes during scheduled times

Responsibilities

Coordinate all construction activity to provide an effective, efficient, systematic and sequential flow of work according to the established production schedule
Oversee that all work is completed within the project budget and hold subcontractors and vendors accountable for timely completion
Participate in the Customer Care program as assigned by the Project Manager
Effectively communicate with the homeowner from the pre-construction meeting through construction, closing and warranty period
Provide feedback to the PM/SPM concerning the performance of subcontractors and vendors
Proactively recruit, select, hire, and negotiate price with trades to provide labor in your subdivision
Maintain familiarity with construction manuals, subdivision standard specifications, warranty programs, and site conditions
Attend all Area/Division meetings and subdivision meetings and check company intranet and email