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PulteGroup

Construction Manager - Sacramento

Pleasanton, CA

We know that BUILDING HOMES & COMMUNITIES BEGINS WITH BUILDING THE BEST TEAM!

How would you like to be a part of a team that has been providing the American Dream of homeownership to families for more than 60 years? PulteGroup is a FORTUNE 500 company and one of America's top residential builders. We put the consumer at the center of everything we do and we stand above the competition in our commitment to quality.

Our Vision is to Build Consumer Inspired Homes & Communities to Make Lives Better and we believe that success starts with having the right people.

At PulteGroup, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. We value the differences of each employee and understand that being consumer-inspired means that we reflect the diversity of the consumers we serve.

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JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for managing and overseeing the construction of homes in the assigned community(s) to ensure cost, schedule, and quality standards are met. Manages all construction activities for assigned homes, assists in the scheduling of homes supervises trade partner's work, maintains the overall community job sites for safety and appearance, and is responsible for the customer experience throughout the building process.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Oversee the scheduling and supervision of daily trade partner activities and evaluate the quality and efficiency of their work.
  • Reviews and requests modifications to construction drawings when construction conflicts arise.
  • Evaluate project schedules and will update and determine appropriate modifications to project schedule and resources to reflect the project's needs as they arise to ensure timely completion
  • Takes affirmative action to make sure each home is complete on schedule & ensures all contract obligations & safety protocols are satisfied. Stops any work that is not satisfactory or noncompliant with plans, specifications, or applicable code.
  • Manage the customer experience throughout the entire construction process, including regular communications to keep them informed of progress, taking action, and negotiating solutions to address any concerns.
  • Interact with Community Sales personnel to manage community performance and customer activities.
  • Complete daily inspections to ensure job sites adhere to state, federal, company safety, and SWPPP standards. Take immediate action, including adjusting the construction process or shutting down work if necessary, to achieve a safe working environment and comply with requirements.
  • Negotiate, create, and authorize field purchase orders for materials and labor resources as needed.
  • Inspect and determine whether trade partner workmanship and product quality are completed on time and within the defined scope of work. Authorize payment to trade partners when all standards are met.
  • Collaborate with the Product Development, Process Improvement, Resource Planning, and Purchasing teams to address areas of improvement in plan quality, schedule adherence, and budgetary challenges.
  • Evaluate the work of trade partners to ensure work complies with local, state, and federal building code requirements and company standards of workmanship.
  • Participates in trade partner recruiting and vetting.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES LEVEL: MENTOR / COACH / FEEDBACK

Without Direct Reports

  • Direct, schedule, evaluate, and manage the work of trade partners. Will provide recommendations for the dismissal or continued engagement of trade partners.

With Direct Reports

  • Hire, terminate, and evaluate the performance of Assistant Construction Managers. Utilizes recruiting and selection tools/processes to build organizational talent.
  • Delegates work according to employees' abilities and skills.
  • Evaluate employee performance and plan for compensation actions and promotions in accordance with that performance
  • Provides developmental opportunities through the identification of internal and external training opportunities
  • Creates opportunities for employee growth
  • Provides continuous coaching with regard to functional and leadership standards (technical skills and behaviors)

SCOPE (decision making, size of organization, budgetary, etc.):

  • Decision Impact: Community/Division
  • Department Responsibility: Single
  • Community Budgetary Responsibility: Yes
  • House Budget Adherence Responsibility: Yes
  • Direct Reports: Yes
  • Physical Requirements: Position involves sitting, standing, and/or movement, the ability to exert the minimal force of up to 50 pounds and occasionally exert up to 80 pounds of minimal force to carry, lift, push, pull, and otherwise move objects. Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding, and other means to reach and observe all areas of the building.
  • Ability to work in various weather conditions - heat, rain, cold, etc.

REQUIRED EDUCATION (degree, licenses, certifications, etc.):

  • Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction or Engineering preferred
  • Valid driver's license as driving is an essential function of this position

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: (work-related, tools/equipment, software, etc.):

  • Related Functional Experience: Minimum 2-4 years construction experience or equivalent
  • Minimum of completing the New Hire Certification (6-12 months as Assistant Construction Manager)
  • Ability to manage construction processes in a high-production environment
  • Ability to direct and manage trade performance
  • Good verbal and written communication
  • Ability to read blueprints
  • General knowledge of municipal permitting and regulations
  • General knowledge of building codes
  • Strong knowledge of construction-related scheduling software
  • Basic computer skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction
  • Ability to control cost overruns and manage a budget

PAY RANGE

  • $82,500 - $103,100 per year
  • Hired applicant will be eligible to receive incentives

PulteGroup, Inc. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies (collectively, "Recruiters") in response to job postings. If Recruiters nevertheless submit one or more unsolicited resumes to any employee at PulteGroup, Inc. or its affiliates without a valid written agreement in place for this position, it will be deemed the sole property of PulteGroup, Inc. and its affiliates. No fee will be owing or paid to Recruiters who submit unsolicited candidates, in the event the candidate is hired by PulteGroup, Inc. or its affiliates as a result of the referral, without a written agreement between PulteGroup, Inc. and through any means other than via our Applicant Tracking System.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will provide a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability that will enable the individual to have an equal opportunity to participate in the application process and to be considered for a job.

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Client-provided location(s): Pleasanton, CA, USA
Job ID: PulteGroup_2-JR4584
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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