Project Manager – New Residential Construction

PROJECT MANAGER : Knoxville, TN

Position Description and Organizational Chart
 

HOW THEY DO IT :
 

Every interaction on behalf of the company shall be measured by asking one simple question: “Will
my speech and/or actions engender trust between the company and the other parties involved?”
They are a close-knit team that works hard through collaboration and cooperation to continue to deliver on our
promises to our clients.

Only candidates with a desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced and stable
environment need apply.

 

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Under the immediate supervision of the Production Manager, the Project Manager manages the construction process and timely
completion for all assigned new homes.

The PM also Maintains and enforces company quality standards.

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedules and supervises the day-to-day construction labor on assigned job sites, and trains trade
partners to meet or exceed company expectations

• Performs miscellaneous “punch out” items in preparing house to close

• Communicate and project the proper attitude to all customers and employees through all forms of
communication (writing, verbal, appearance)

• Conducts lot inspections for the houses assigned; requires grade setting, utility and house location within
lot dimensions

• Is responsible for maintaining marketing and/or job or lot number signs on each job during construction,
including notifying office if signage or marketing materials require replacement

• Is responsible for ensuring safe work practices are evident on all jobs

• Facilitate and negotiate company position with “hard to resolve” customer requests

• Where necessary, has the coordinated authority with the Production Manager and Chief Operations
Officer, to take disciplinary action due to a trade contractor’s failure to perform

• Attends and participates in weekly production & staff team meetings.

Most important agenda items
are resource scheduling, field problem report processing and project schedule/status updates

• Notifies estimating department of variances in excess of 5% on any cost code.

• Attend and participate in regular classroom training sessions

• Responsible for timely completion of pre-closing walk through items and assigned after closing
work/service orders

• Responsible for care and maintenance of any assigned company equipment & vehicle

• Completes pre-construction review of CAD prints, estimate detail, and schedule for each assigned
house

• Selects subcontractors for individual projects, ensuring that that there is agreement on the scope of
work and the price to be paid prior to work being started

• Processes invoice approvals according to company standards.

Prepares, presents and gains approval
for all change orders prior to work being started

• Responsible for using the formal scheduling system and maintains all job schedules to their current status
with proper activity sequencing

• Responsible for scheduling subcontractors and materials suppliers to ensure no “dead runs”, just in time
deliveries and to maintain a 130 day or less construction schedule from framing start to closing
 

PREREQUISITES FOR SUCCESS:

• Technical construction ability to manage construction resources and to diagnose and resolve field
problems

• People skills to articulately and professionally handle conflict with customers, inspectors and trades

• Ability to train trade partners on construction techniques and field problem resolution

• Organization aptitude to manage the scheduling of all construction resources

• Willingness to work hard and long hours

• Must possess physical capabilities to lift construction materials

• Proficiency with reading blueprints including architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical,
landscape, and civil.

• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, various phases of construction (i.e.

concrete work,
framing, and finishing), and cost controls.

• In depth knowledge of the standard methods, materials, tools and equipment used in new home
construction

• Basic estimating capability for site related materials takeoff (masonry, gravel, concrete, etc.)

• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills in order to set priorities and meet assigned
deadlines

• Strong negotiation skills to resolve scheduling, change orders, or other related project situations.

• Strong communication (both written and verbal) and presentation skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills to develop feasible realistic solutions to problems, recommending actions
designed to prevent problems from occurring, and resolving escalated issues when necessary

• Working knowledge of laptop/tablet, note pad, or other computer devices used to view plans, report
project status, submit/receive change orders, or other related tasks

• An ideal team player mindset, including: people skills, humility, positivity, and drive
 
 
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

REPORTS TO: Production Manager
WORKS WITH: All Department Managers, Estimator, Accounting, Warranty and office support staff
SUPERVISES: Trade Partners & assigned Company Staff