Join WHITESTAR HOMES, a subsidiary of The Challenger Group, a premier developer and builder of residential and for-rent communities operating in 12 states across the nation. Builder Magazine ranked The Challenger Group as the 51st largest builder in the county in 2023 [https://www.builderonline.com/builder-100/builder-100-list/2023/], so as a company, we are larger than both Ivory and Edge Homes. At The Challenger Group we’re energetic and passionate about what we do. We value creative, flexible, thorough, bold, and determined people with a passion for building beautiful communities. Our company’s mission is “Making Life Better” for our customers, trade partners, investors, employees, and our community. Together we contribute to the success of the organization and to the success and growth of each of our communities. We understand the impact we have and strive to develop and build in smart, innovative ways that we are proud to call “home”. We seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and mission. WHITESTAR HOMES is in its first year of business and will start roughly 44 homes in 2024. Its anticipated growth trajectory is as follows:

2025 – 55 closings

2026 – 75 closings

2027 – 125 closings

2028 – 165 closings

2029 – 200 closings

Position Title Construction Manager

Position Reports to: President

Supervises: Trade Partners

Location: Greater Salt Lake (Weber/Davis/Tooele/Salt Lake/ and Utah Counties)

Career Level: Manager (exempt)

Salary: $90,000 (DOE)

Hours: 8 AM-5PM or as otherwise approved

Auto Allowance: $600 / mo

Bonus: Based on completed homes and 100% customer satisfaction scores.

Target Total Annual Compensation (Including Auto): $125,0000

Minimum: 4 years working as a Construction Manger

Preferred: 5 year working as a Construction Manager

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Life/Accidental death insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K Investment with 6% company match

Experience:

Minimum 4 years’ experience working in production home building with at least 18-months as the lead for a community(s).

Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly understand the direct construction costs budget and identify reduction opportunities.
• Schedule, coordinate, and supervise a minimum of 5 new starts per month.

• Master the Builder Trend software system and manage:
  • All aspects of PO payments
  • All required schedule updates
  • Loading new jobs with associated cost reconciliation
  • Coordinating all bill payments for city fees, utilities, smaller trades with monthly charges (i.e. porta john, dumpster, etc.)
• Coordinate all inspections and applicable trade follow through for corrections
• Coordinate with Rocky Mountain and Dominion for temp and permanent utility service
• Oversee all onsite and offsite construction to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.
• Coordinate and direct construction workers and Trade Partners.
• Meet contractual conditions of performance.
• Review the work progress on daily basis.
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status.
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging issues (Be forward thinking and problem solve without supervision).
• Analyze, manage and mitigate risks.
• Ensure 100% quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.
• Ensure all homes are 100% complete at the Customer Walkthrough
• Ensure 100% Customer Satisfaction Scores on every home.
• Follow up with Customers 30/60/90 days after closing to address any issues or concerns for world class customer service

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of Quality Assurance experience in residential homebuilding.
• Experience in city inspections, processes and procedures.
• Proven working experience in construction management.
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes means and methods.
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards.
• Understanding of all facets of the construction process.
• Familiarity with construction management software packages.
• Ability to plan and see the “big picture.”
• Competent in conflict and crisis management.
• Leadership and human resources management skills.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform under high levels of stress and ability to make independent decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process improvements.
• Must possess a sense of expediency to meet deadlines.
• Organization and follow-up skills are a must.
• Ability to lead and train Assistant Construction Managers.
• Desire to grow in the organization.

Key Personal Traits:

• Embraces and is the embodiment of the company’s mission, vision, culture, and values.
• Treats all he or she encounters with respect and dignity, creating an atmosphere of mutual respect, trust, and effective/transparent communication.
• Leads with integrity, fairness, and honesty. Has a clear understanding of people and a natural ability of discernment.
• Demands excellence from self, striving always to grow, learn and develop as a human being and leader. Adept at honest self-reflection, personal assessment and acknowledging shortcomings.
• Desires to be the best. Loves to work and loves the challenge of being one of the best.
• Capable of demonstrating finesse with sensitive dealings while also being able to make tough decisions and not afraid to deal with difficult situations when necessary.
• Assumes ownership, and accountability for profitability, return to investors, commitment to employees, customers, and the community at large.

Ideal candidate will demonstrate the following character qualities on a regular basis

• Dependability
• Determination
• Initiative
• Alertness
• Truthfulness
• Persuasiveness

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Smoke free campus