Builder

Description

Accountable for scheduling and supervising independent contractors and vendors to perform various phases of construction for single family residential homes, from site preparation to closing. Responsible for quality control to ensure homes are constructed to company standards on time and within budget. Responsible for checking in all materials received at site, including original and extra material purchase orders. Responsible for monitoring all work performed on jobsite for quality control; safety compliance with company & OSHA regulations, local, state and federal environmental laws. Responsible for accurately pricing and properly installing custom options as agreed to by purchasers; approving and coding invoices; providing information for various status reports and coordinating the initial execution of independent contractor agreements and work orders, with the corporate office.

Requirements

• Responsible for the daily operations of new home construction including:
• Schedule and manage independent contractors and homeowner responsibilities;
• Order and receive materials;
• Meet with customers, inspectors, and supervisors to discuss the status of construction;
• Ensure that job sites under construction are kept clean;
• Inspect job site and authorize payment for various stages of completion.
• To construct a quality home within a prescribed time schedule and on budget.
• To manage and inspect the methods, materials, and quality of the job performed by independent contractors and hold them accountable to Tilson quality standards.
• Enforce OSHA and EPA requirements.
• Schedule and organize subcontractors to complete work on a timely basis and complete independent contractor payments.
• Properly execute independent contractor agreements, work orders, and change orders.
• Schedule routine inspections with appropriate authorities.
• Maintain a positive and professional rapport with the customers.
• Responsible for hiring and firing independent contractors.
• Responsible for checking in all materials received at the site, including original and extra material purchase orders.
• Must have a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record for company vehicle insurance purposes.
• Customer service – When the needs of the company or its customers dictate, this job will entail whatever needs to be done that is assigned by a supervisor/manager and is within the employee’s capability to deliver.

Critical Competencies and Skills:

• Demonstrates a commitment to the Company Mission.
• Knowledge of building materials required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to compose effective and efficient reports and correspondence.
• Ability to use tact and skill in dealing with other staff, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to solve mathematical problems, such as percentages, spreads, margins, etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft and Apple products.
• Skill in the use of a personal computer with Microsoft Office products, smartphones and various application programs.
• Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-stress environment.
• Must have excellent time and project management skills.
• Leadership ability.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Great deal of flexibility with hours of operations.
• Ability to delegate and inspect work-in-progress items throughout the new home construction process while maintaining high level of quality.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field beneficial.
• Prior experience in residential construction.
• Experience scheduling and supervising.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the hand/eye coordination necessary to operate office business machines (calculator, phone, fax, copier, etc.) and a personal computer.
• Hearing and speech sufficient to verbally communicate in person and on the telephone.
• Physical ability to work on irregular surfaces and cramped areas (rough lots, crawl spaces, stairs, attics, roofs, etc.)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Availability and ability to work extended workdays.