Founded in 1972, GBS operates locations in North and South Carolina, including its custom millwork division, distributing specialty building products to customers in the Carolinas and parts of Georgia.
US LBM provides a wide range of building materials to construction professionals, combining the advantages of our national scale with the excellent service levels, expertise, entrepreneurial culture, and customer relationships of our local brands.
As a people-first company, passionate about continuous improvement, US LBM is proud to provide our associates access to the resources, training, and developmental opportunities to empower them to succeed today, while growing professionally and preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.
Pay Rate: $60,000 annuall
Position Overview
The Construction Manager has overall accountability for the management and administration of construction contracts in the achievement of both functional goals and project success.
Essential Job Duties

• Direct and coordinate all construction activities in the department to obtain optimum efficiency and to achieve maximum profits.
• Develop and maintain consistent, efficient construction practices; communicate and execute such practices in the field, review and revise construction procedures/practices.
• Track productivity data utilizing the production plans.
• Develop field systems to assure consistency, quality, safety, accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage performance and development of the project managers.

• Conduct quarterly performance reviews.
• Provide technical and managerial training and mentoring for all direct reports.
• In conjunction with the location manager and the sales manager, develop strong relationships with all customers in the Builders network and promote the organization in the industry.
• Initiate meetings and communications with subordinates and customers regarding the resolution of ongoing issues, the implementation of new procedures and policies, and the development of new plans and ideas working with the president and operations manager.
• Assist in the overview of company business units to continually develop improvements in all areas related to the business.
• Approve all Lead Carpenter and Foremen and place all new hires for the department.
• Analyze and recommend capital expenditures, develop and analyze budgets and approve expenses related to the department.
• Maintain proper risk management to keep the company from being the victim of theft and/or fraud by reviewing and evaluating the adequacy of internal controls for all systems - including financial/accounting systems, computer systems, as well as building security systems.
• Demonstrate leadership in the Continuous Improvement process.
• Maintain a daily journal and a current procedure manual of all assigned duties and complete all documentation and filing to protect future litigation.
• Cultivate sub/temp labor relationships. Assist in onboarding, placement and regular check-ins on compliance, conversion and growth opportunities.
• Complies with Company's attendance policy by maintaining regular and predictable attendance.
• Ensures compliance with operational safety and security policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum education required - College degree in related field preferred, or equivalent in related work experience.
• Minimum experience required - 3 years management experience; 5 years as a Project Manager.
• Special skills required - Ability to read and interpret blueprints. Solid leadership and organizational skills, as well as strong attention to details are necessary. Good math and computer skills, written and verbal communications skills required. Thorough knowledge and understanding of residential construction and OSHA Safety regulations. Ability to understand financial statements, effective planning and scheduling capability.
• Physical demands include lifting up to 25 lbs. and 50 lbs. on a random basis, standing, walking or sitting for extended periods of time, and bending or stooping. Must maintain an acceptable driving record.

GBS Building Supply , a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.