Construction Area Manager
D.R. Horton, Inc.
*D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S.,*was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries. Please visit our website atwww.drhorton.comfor more information.
*D.R. Horton, Inc.*is currently looking for a*_Construction Area Manager_*. The right candidate will supervise a group of General Superintendents, Superintendents and/or Project Managers assigned to communities in a designated area regarding construction field-related activities. Implement all company policies and procedures throughout the entire construction process. Update reports and ensure quality control in the houses built.
*Essential Duties and Responsibilities*include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Plan and direct construction activities in the field either directly or through utilizing Project Managers, General Superintendents and Superintendents
* Set build times on each plan and provide schedules to meet the build times
* Maintain responsibility for the profitability of the homes being built in assigned communities and manage all cost by reviewing field purchase orders
* Maintain total involvement with training, communication and development of Project Managers, General Superintendents, Superintendents and field personnel
* Oversee field operations, production times and ensure quality control so the homes built meet company standards and are ready for homeowner orientation/occupancy
* Ensure all homes in construction area are constructed to contract, specification and detail and all work invoiced is fully acceptable to company specifications and is 100% complete
* Ensure assigned communities meet all safety standards in accordance with OSHA and state regulations
* Visit job sites to check quality and policy enforcement
* Interface, when necessary, with public agencies, municipal governing bodies, public utilities and industry associations in obtaining permits and approvals
* Assist other Construction Area Managers
* Handle escalated problems with subcontractors
* Respond to unsatisfactory survey cards for construction and customer service to direct quality improvement efforts
* Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
* Ability to travel overnight
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*Supervisory Responsibilities*
* Supervises 2 or more employees
*Education and/or Experience*
* High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
* Seven years of related experience and/or training
* Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
* High degree of construction knowledge and management skills
* Ability to read, understand and interpret construction documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedules
* General knowledge of municipal permitting, regulations and building codes
* Ability to converse with customers, all levels of management and personnel
* Superb interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
* Demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction
* Ability to control cost overruns and manage a budget
* Ability to utilize DRH Construction applications on a smart phone, tablet, or laptop
* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
* Proficiency with MS Office and email
* Ability to stand and walk for 4 hours straight or up to a full 8-hour day; sit for extended periods; kneel and bend at the waist; climb, balance and stoop, crouch or crawl; walk up and down stairs; walk on unlevel terrain; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision
* Regular exposure to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and risk of electrical shock
* The noise level is generally loud
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*Preferred Qualifications*
* Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred
* Work effectively in a high pressure and high production environment
* English/Spanish bilingual skills a plus
Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:
* Medical, Vision and Dental
* 401(K)
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan
* Flex Spending Accounts
* Life Insurance
* Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
*/Build YOUR future with D.R. Horton, America’s Builder. #WeBuildPeople2/*
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**Job:** **Construction*
**Organization:** **Home Builder*
**Title:** *Construction Area Manager*
**Location:** *South Carolina-West Columbia*
**Requisition ID:** *2407088*
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