Assistant Construction Manager

The Assistant Construction Manager provides excellent customer service; assists and supports the Construction Manager with the supervision of all construction activities through to New Home Orientation.  Responsibilities include:

Hours

• Unlock and lock up daily.                                    
• Unlock the houses by 7AM and lock up no earlier than 4PM.
• Work late to meet scheduling milestones as needed.

Daily Work

• Supervise all construction activities through to the New Home Orientation.
• Update the Construction Schedule daily and schedule all trade contractors.
• Perform and complete the Pre-Construction Orientation (PCO), Pre-Slab Inspection (PSI), Pre-Drywall Inspection (PDI), Pre-Drywall Orientation (PDO), Quality Assurance Inspection (QAI), the New Home Orientation (NHO), and follow up on closing day.                                    
• Perform the 30-day follow up 30 days after closing and any other warranty items on the home for the first 30 days after closing.                                    
• Alternate answering and responding to the Emergency phone, per Management.                                    
• Ensure target dates are met per Google calendar and regularly communicate with buyers.                                    
• A great Assistant Construction Manager takes pride in the details of every home and provides each customer with excellent service and follow through.

Jobsite Cleanliness

• Maintaining a clean worksite on a daily basis and throughout construction. Remember that Cleanliness = Quality to buyers and trade contractors.
• Be self-motivated to sweep the interior and exterior of each home and organize all materials in the garage.                                    
• Rake the yard and exterior of each house, as needed.                                    
• Frame sweep, pick up and organize all materials inside each home regularly.
• Remove all debris from wall cavities that will be covered with drywall or otherwise enclosed.                                    
• Walk homes daily and remove debris and trash throughout all stages of construction.

Builder of Choice

• Help Hakes Brothers become the Builder of Choice for our trade contractors.
• Manage the trade contractors and suppliers so they can accomplish their jobs effectively and efficiently.                                    
• Work closely with trade contractors to avoid dry runs; be firm but fair; be consistent and reliable; instill discipline; give ample lead times; provide proper materials to execute job; pay on time; be a good listener, and show respect.

Quality

• An Assistant Construction Manager's biggest responsibiity is to support the Construction Manager to ensure that Hakes Brothers builds quality homes.
• Identify and correct any items or issues that are not to the highest quality standards before the New Home Orientation.                                    
• Take time each day to walk all homes; note construction errors and poor workmanship and make arrangements to correct quickly.
• A great Assistant Construction Manager takes pride in the details of every home.

Safety

• Alternate conducting the monthly Safety meetings; fill out weekly Safety Report.
• Issue Written Notice(s) of Correction when trade contractors do not follow Safety/OSHA rules after verbal warning(s).

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

• Alternate conducting bi-weekly SWPP inspections and documenting areas that need correction.                                    
• Motivate trade contractors to clean jobsites daily to keep us in compliance with the EPA's rules and regulations.                                    

Professional Appearance / Team Player

• Always look, dress and speak professionally.                                    
• Help accomplish whatever taks is at-hand to ensure that Hakes Brothers continues to be an industry leader.                                    
• Be a Leader.  Be an example to other Superintendents.  Be the top performer of each of the Superintendent responsibililities.                                    
• Be a positive voice for the company.

Vehicle

• Must own or have access to a vehicle for daily work.                                    
• Must carry a valid driver's license and auto liability insurance.

Other

• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Preferred: High School diploma or GED

Experience / Qualifications

• Required: At least two years' relevant experience

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing and/or movement
• Must be able to exert minimal force of up to 50 to 80 pounds, occasionally
• 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 home                                    
• Ability to work in various weather conditions - heat, rain, cold, etc.