Operations Manager (Construction)

Position Description

The Operations Manager is responsible for the timely activities of the construction process.  Included are the tasks of being involved, along with corporate Purchasing, in the bidding process, bid analysis, and Trade Partner selection as well as monitoring changes in contracts.  This individual is also responsible for the daily construction activities and on time deliveries per the business plan, and coordinates with Warranty Manager, Project (land) Manager, and Sales Manager to ensure the highest level of performance from the community teams.  Position requires a Nevada B-2 residential construction license or the ability to obtain one shortly after hire.

Specific Position Responsibilities

• Lead Construction field team towards production objectives
• Coordination and preparation of onsite construction activities.
• Review and analysis of construction budgets.
• Active participation of developing and maintaining effective relationships with Trade Partners.
• Review all Field Purchase Orders for proper coding and pricing.
• Weekly meetings between employees and managers for consistent communication.
• Review documents for distribution to various teams and Managers including all building schedules and delivery dates.
• Ability to interact with internal and external customers to achieve goals and objectives with success.
• Commitment to achieving goals set by self and manager.
• Posses the ability to prepare for necessary meetings to review business plan updates quarterly.
• Maintain an active Safety program throughout the Operations department and enforce safety practices with employees.

Experience/Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Wide range of construction knowledge in residential and multi-family residential building.
• Five years experience as a Superintendent with residential homebuilder
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Demonstrate ability to manage in a team environment to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to negotiate with Trade Partners. Plans and organizes to ensure consistent construction coordination.
• Posses a high level of skills and knowledge relating to effective communication throughout the team and a proven track record of achieving goals and objectives with success.
• Ability to manage within the construction budgets related to the onsite construction activities in order to minimize costs while improving quality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, such as Word, and Excel.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize responsibilities in order to meet deadlines.
• Posses a positive customer oriented attitude.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent strongly preferred; more than 10 years related experience and/or training in the industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requires a Nevada Class B Construction license

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.  Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.  Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.  Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Shea Homes Active Lifestyle Communities is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.

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