Schaeffer Family Homes

Assistant Residential Project Manager

(Job Pool or Future Interest Only)

Are you looking to launch your career in residential construction with an excellent new home builder? Are you anxious to learn, grow, and advance your knowledge every day by working on high-quality new homes with an experienced group of professional managers and tradespeople? Are you a first-in, last-out hard-working self-starter who can get along with just about everyone?

If your answer is YES, of course, all of the above! Schaeffer Family Homes is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to round out our production team and help us deliver high-quality new homes to our clients. The Assistant Project Manager is an entry-level position with unlimited room to grow and advance in the fast-paced homebuilding industry, but it is NOT a 9-to-5 job! Assistant Project Managers put in long hours, with some nights and weekends, often in challenging weather and tough conditions in order to learn the ropes. We will train the right person from the ground up but its up to you to bring an excellent attitude and willingness to work hard and gain new skills and knowledge every single day.

The individual we are looking for will be professional at all times in both demeanor and personal appearance. He or she will demonstrate exceptional organizational and time management skills and will be a highly intelligent self-starter who can jump in and get it done. The successful candidate will have an aptitude for construction tools, equipment and techniques, will be comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people in an endless variety of circumstances, and above all will be passionate about building and delivering exceptional new homes in New Jersey.

Does this sound like you? If so, apply now!

Position Requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED. You must be able to read/write English on a 10th-grade level.
• Some exposure to building or remodeling homes is preferred, such as summer jobs, vocational programs, or having held a similar role at other companies.
• Specific experience however is not required as we will train you.
• Professional demeanor, emotional aptitude, and appearance.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Intelligent, highly organized, ambitious, and with good time-management skills
• You must be willing to submit to our hiring assessments, including a personality profile and a written math and abstract thinking test.
• Comfortable using technology, in particular mobile technology.

Specific Responsibilities: Schaeffer Homes Assistant Project Managers are responsible for the following (This list is not exhaustive)

• Assists the Project Manager in the production of 5-15 concurrent new home projects at any given time.
• Helps to build exactly what was sold or specified, on-time, on-budget, free of defects, and at Schaeffer Homess published standard of quality.
• Also works with our trade contractors and in-house trades, doing whatever is required to keep the job moving forward.
• Assists the Project Manager maintain the security and safety of all building sites.
• Attends weekly departmental meetings and may be asked to also attend client meetings.
• Assists the Project Manager complete daily quality assurance on every home under their management
• Helps to ensure that all work is done in compliance with all relevant building and safety codes and regulations.
• Finds creative solutions to job site issues that arise.
• Inspects and checks in material deliveries, ensuring deliveries match what was ordered.
• Fuels and helps to maintain company trucks and other machinery
• Maintains a results-oriented even-temperament and professional appearance and demeanor at all times
• Leads and directs by example, accepts responsibility, and never blames others.
• Is an excellent brand ambassador for Schaeffer Family Homes helping to protect both the brand and the bottom line
• Is willing to jump in and help whenever and wherever needed
• Is willing to work long hours, including some nights and weekends without complaint if required by the construction or project closing schedules.
• Commits to continuous improvement and learning something new every day.

Salary and Benefits:

• $65,000.00 per year
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

About Schaeffer Family Homes

Founded by the Schaeffer Family over 30 years ago, Schaeffer has been a premier builder of new homes in Southern New Jersey and the surrounding areas. Our clients are a mix of professionals, active adults, and growing families. We have an excellent reputation because we are always honest, transparent, and ethical in all dealings with clients, trade contractors, and vendors. Delivering value to our clients is our highest priority, therefore it is our core value to provide perpetual honest communication and superior customer service throughout the entire design and building process.

For more information, please visit www.schaefferhomes.com

• Medical
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings
• 401K and 401K Matching