Construction Manager at Vinebrook Homes in Dayton, Ohio

Job Description:

Construction Manager

VineBrook Homes is an internally managed real estate investment company, focused on acquiring, renovating, leasing and operating single-family homes as rental properties. An early investor and developer of the Single-Family Rental home (SFR) asset class, we commenced operations in late 2007. Our proven, yield-focused investment strategy targets a unique opportunity building a portfolio of workforce SFR assets in key secondary and tertiary markets. Our growing SFR REIT portfolio is currently comprised of approximately 21,000+ homes. VineBrook Homes is undergoing a major expansion of its strategy, expecting to drive toward 25,000+ homes.

 POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

 The Construction Manager will be responsible for overseeing all construction activity in the city market. This position will qualify all homes that enter our pipeline and make sure that they are processed in such a way that results in outstanding homes that meet or exceed our standards and expectations with regards to quality and budget. The Construction Manager will oversee scopes of work and budgets, obtain bids, contracts and oversee the team of field and office personnel and contractors who renovate our homes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Track and report the progress of the team to the Regional Construction Manager.


• Adhere to quality standards, budgets and schedules.


• Work with existing team and source new top talent to add to the organization in the form of project managers, estimators and general contractors.


• Participate in training and oversee team members.


• Quality control and production will need to go hand in hand.


• Ability to give direction, adapt to change, establish relationships, build consensus, anticipate roadblocks, and work in a team environment

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES)

•  Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar background


•  5+ years of progressively responsible management experience


•  5+ years of experience in residential construction or renovation.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Experience and/or knowledge with all mechanical systems.


• Experience preparing scopes and estimates.


• Experience using technology and project management software.


• Construction management or real estate development background


• Strong knowledge of construction practices and sequencing


• Experience pulling permits and dealing with building officials


• Ability to prepare scopes of work, construction schedules and cost estimates


•  Extensive residential construction or renovation experience


• Ability to identify and solve problems


• Competent and comfortable with technology


• Advanced communications, presentation and negotiation skills


• Effective communication with staff and senior management


• Strong financial acumen and attention to detail


•  Ability to multi-task and balance many simultaneous projects


• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound business judgment


• Avoids surprises and keeps others appropriately informed


• Demonstrated ability to lead employees and teams


• Ability to operate effectively given broadly defined objectives


• Ability to adapt to growth and changing business environments


• Understand the basics of investing in residential real estate


• Impeccable ethics and integrity required

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Will supervise the city market project managers, estimators and general contractors.

 TRAVEL

Frequent travel to and from projects in the city market as warranted by need.

 Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 
 
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of the job.  If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.  Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process. 
   
We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants shall be considered for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.  We are also a Drug Free Workplace.  Qualified applicants will also be required to pass a drug screening before receiving an offer or beginning employment. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration. 

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