Assistant Superintendent / Construction Manager - Temporary

About KB Home
KB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States and has built over 650,000 quality homes in our more than 60-year history. Today, KB Home operates in 45 markets from coast to coast. What sets KB Home apart is the exceptional personalization we offer our homebuyers from those buying their first home to experienced buyers allowing them to make their home uniquely their own, at a price that fits their budget. As the leader in energy-efficient homebuilding, KB Home was the first builder to make every home it builds ENERGY STAR© certified, a standard of energy performance achieved by fewer than 10% of new homes in America, and has built more ENERGY STAR certified homes than any other builder. An energy-efficient KB home helps lower the cost of ownership and is designed to be healthier, more comfortable and better for the environment than new homes without certification. We build strong, personal relationships with our customers so they have a real partner in the homebuying process. As a result, we have the distinction of being the #1 customer-ranked national homebuilder in third-party buyer satisfaction surveys. Build your career with KB Home. Learn more.
JOB SUMMARY: This position is assigned to work under a Superintendent/Project Manager to assist in supervising all functions of the construction job site as it relates to building quality residential homes. NOTE: This is a 120-Day contract position that offers full benefits and based on the needs of the business can turn into a permanent position with career progression. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Helps to reinforce the commitment to achieve "100% complete and 100% on time" KBnxt process
• Performs and maintains Quality Checkpoint inspections
• Supervises all phases of construction as assigned. Communicates regularly with trade partners regarding company policies and procedures, including safety and OSHA compliance
• Maintains a safe work site by implementing good housekeeping regulations and safety requirements, enforcing safe work habits and observing OSHA and any state-level agencies' regulations
• Participates in Community Teams, and shows the initiative to take ownership of construction matters/issues
• Provides a daily status on the construction progress of each assigned home
• Works directly with the sales force with an emphasis in teamwork and customer satisfaction
• Monitors subdivision cleanliness and hold trade partners responsible for daily clean-up
• Responsible for inspection process in assigned homes and interacts with VA, FHA, City, County, State and Conventional inspectors involved in the homebuilding process
• Assists with driving the permit and inspection sign-off process on a timely basis
• Continually strive to support superior CSI ranking in specific market
• Processes trade partner's purchase orders and invoices for assigned homes
• Assists in delivering buyer orientations to reinforce contact with buyer throughout the construction process
• Assists with the installation and maintenance of the SWPPP for the construction site
• Assists in compiling the milestone report (slab to frame, frame to mechanical, drywall to cabinet / cabinet to final). -Under the direction of the Super/PM, will support the consistent application of the "Even Flow" process, homes completed per schedule (daily starts, closings and monthly deliveries)
• Monitors and helps resolve customer or construction concerns to facilitate smooth final closing process

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required / advanced degree preferred
• Construction Management vocational degree or certificate preferred

Experience/Knowledge/Skills:

• Previous construction or skilled trade experience required
• Previous homebuilding or real estate industry experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook
• Strong verbal and written communication, with the ability to take complex concepts and communicate accurately and persuasively
• Strong ability to work within a team-setting, inclusive of other's ideas, and a willingness to cooperate
• Proven ability of being customer centric by seeking solutions from the customer's perspective
• Makes quick and accurate decisions based heavily on facts, data and/or metrics
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities including motivating teams, employee development, and being results oriented
• Action oriented, with the drive to push projects and tasks to successful closure
• Strong people skills, including the capability to handle various personalities and develop professional relationships

Work Requirements:

• Work full-time schedule with flexibility for overtime when necessary
• Valid driver's license required
• Local travel required within designated region
• Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner
• Ability to work the "On-Call" program when needed (respond to emergency calls or other issues during off-hours)

Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!
This position is being recruited by ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions RPO, on behalf of KB Home. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.