Construction Area Manager

WE BUILD THE COOLEST HOMES IN THE COOLEST NEIGHBORHOODS!

Thomas James Homes (TJH) is the replacement builder bringing superior design and tech-enabled simplicity to new, single-family homebuilding. Operating in high-demand communities across Northern and Southern California, the Pacific Northwest, and Arizona, TJH offers homebuyers innovative pathways for attaining the right home, in the right neighborhood.

At Thomas James Homes, we are passionately committed to 1. Building your home as a sanctuary radiating with positive energy- a feeling of peace, safety and joy that speaks to your soul and reminds you that your home is your family’s private refuge. 2. Reducing the stress of urban life and 3. Treating everyone like family. Family represents a level of empathy, transparency, and honesty that leaves transactions in the dust in favor of relationships.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• PTO + Paid Holidays
• WFH Flexibility
• 401(k) matching - 100% vested
• Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Employee Discounts & Perks
• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• FSA & HSA Spending Accounts
• Referral program
• Employee paid Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Tranquility Rooms at each location
• Technology allowance and unlimited pantry snacks

THE ROLE: The Construction Area Manager is responsible for overseeing a designated area, supervising the Construction Superintendents and projects to ensure schedules, quality, budgets, service, safety, and all local and national building regulations are enforced. Ensures all information is input into the system and holds contractor and team members to meeting all expectations and requirements. Provides daily and weekly updates on status of projects and works closely with the Construction Director to resolve any issues that arise.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Provide day-to-day management, technical direction, supervision, and coordination of construction activities deliver homes on budget and on time while meeting all standards and requirements.
• Oversee and track construction schedules for all assigned projects working with Construction Superintendents for accuracy, accountability, and inputting the correct information.
• Hold daily and weekly meetings with all Construction Superintendents monitoring the status, quality, budget by walking each house to ensure it is staying on schedule and in phase, provide coaching and training as needed.
• Conduct weekly Production Meetings to increase awareness and promote company goals, which include but are not limited to, achievement of cycle times, reviewing and improving quality standards, delivering completed homes, and maximum customer satisfaction scores.
• Oversee field operations, production times and ensure quality control so the homes built meet company standards and are ready for homeowner orientations/occupancy.
• Manage the successful close-out of all assigned projects relative to full assemblage of final record documents.
• Provide weekly reports of progress, trade partner meetings, agency contacts, problem resolution, safety meetings, Sand other reports for efficient project management and control.
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company.
• Develop and implement regular training programs for field personnel to foster increased knowledge and growth opportunities.
• Communicate with Land Development, Sales, Design, Purchasing, Warranty, and Project Managers to design and implement procedures for efficient project planning and trade partner performance standards to achieve company goals.
• Ensures all contractors and partners meet TJH construction standards and jurisdictional requirements adhering to the expectations at every site throughout each stage. Of the build process.
• Oversees onsite safety of team members, contractors, trade partners, neighbors, and potential or actual buyers ensuring a safe environment; evaluates safety violations by all stakeholders and exercises judgment to take appropriate action.
• Meet or exceed established cycle time goals per job to ensure on time and on budget performance.
• Signs off in partnership with Customer Care on all jobsites when 100% completed to the company requirements and ensure ready to stage.
• Communicates with sales, purchasing, homeowners, consultants, trades, building officials, and customer care to successfully manage and execute the homebuilding process.
• Ensure Quality Checkpoints are completed and provide daily status updates on the construction progress on each unit.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience managing a team.
• 5-7 years’ experience in construction
• Knowledge of hiring diverse team members
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License

WHAT WILL SET YOU A PART:

• Has an advanced understanding of all stages of the homebuilding process including permitting, horizontal construction, vertical construction, quality standards, and construction requirements.
• Is an expert in knowledge and understanding of construction process, standards, requirements, and techniques to observe contractors and evaluate if they meet all standards and requirements, and all governmental requirements.
• Is able to read and interpret floor plans and explain and hold contractors accountable to meet all requirements and quality standards.
• Has strong computer skills to use scheduling software, read, input date, and understand GAANT charts and tracking all stages of the construction process and contractor status.
• Understand how to review all contractor work, assess productivity and quality of individuals and teams, understand how to evaluate the status of schedule and able to react accordingly.

The compensation range for this role is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Thomas James Homes is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.