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JOB SUMMARY: The Superintendent/Construction Manager manages all functions of the construction job site as it relates to building quality residential homes. Supervise construction from dirt through closing while maximizing profits and maintaining excellence through the KBnxt business model. Ensures quality assurance and customer satisfaction are maintained throughout the construction process of the new homes.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Construction/Cycle Time/Home Readiness:

• Responsible for milestone report (slab to frame, frame to mechanical, drywall to cabinet and cabinet to final).
• Approve trade partner’s purchase orders and invoices for assigned homes, while ensuring completion of work in a quality and timely manner. Maintains trade partner scorecards on performance and submits to purchasing.
• Schedule and monitor trade partners during the entire construction process from start to closing. Informs and trains trade partners regarding company policies and procedures, including safety and OSHA compliance.
• Plan and direct KB staff and trade partners in the construction and completion of quality residential homes with strong commitment to executing the KBnxt business model and 100% Complete/100% Satisfied program.
• Monitor subdivision cleanliness and hold trade partners responsible for daily clean-up of homes and jobsite.
• Ensure consistent application of “Even Flow”, homes completed per schedule (daily starts, closings and monthly deliveries).
• Interact with Architecture, Engineering, Studio, Purchasing and DUP and consider their input/deadlines during the process to ensure timely quality construction.

Customer Service

• Deliver Pre-Construction and Pre-Drywall orientations with buyers to reinforce contact with buyer throughout the construction process.
• Continually strive for superior JD Power/CSI ranking in specific market.
• Responsible for executing all home deliveries 100% complete and signed off by COE by the homebuyer.
• Participate in Community Teams, and take ownership of construction matters/issues. Works directly with the salesforce with an emphasis in teamwork and customer satisfaction.
• Deliver a consistent and effective homeowner orientation to ensure the buyer experiences a positive transition to their new home.
• Monitor and resolve customer or construction concerns to facilitate smooth final closing process.

Safety & Quality Standards

• Maintain 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.
• Manage the installation and maintenance of SWPPP for the construction site.
• Facilitate weekly safety meetings with staff and trade partners
• Ensure Quality Checkpoints are completed and provides daily status updates on the construction progress on each unit.

External Partnerships (trade Partners, Municipalities, Building Officials)

• Drives the permit and inspection sign-off process on a timely basis
• Ensures the community is working with NHQ certified trade partners
• Responsible for inspection process in assigned homes and interacts with VA, FHA, City, County, State and Conventional inspectors involved in the homebuilding process

Education/Experience/Minimum Requirements

Education/Certifications/Licenses

• High school degree or equivalent required
• Construction Management vocational degree or certificate preferred
• Associates or Bachelors degree preferred

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year as a Construction Manager or Superintendent for the homebuilding industry
• 2 - 5 years of construction experience with a production homebuilder preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong ability to work within a team-setting, inclusive of other’s ideas, and a willingness to cooperate
• Strong verbal & written communication, with the ability to take complex concepts and communicate accurately and persuasively
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.
• Action oriented, with the drive to push projects and tasks to successful closure
• 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
• Strong people skills, including the capability to handle various personalities and develop professional relationships
• Strong experience in delivering high quality customer service programs. JD P experience a plus!

Work Requirements

• Work full-time schedule with flexibility for overtime when necessary
• Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to potential buyers, trade partners, external officials, and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company
• Ability to work the “On-Call” program when needed (respond to emergency calls or other issues during off-hours)
• Local travel required within designated region

Compensation And Benefits

• Base Salary: The expected base salary range for this position is $85,000 - 105,000 per year depending on experience, paid semi-monthly.
• Benefits: Employee benefits available for this position include health care (medical, dental and vision) benefits, a 401(k) employee savings plan with Company match, vacation pay, paid sick days, and a monthly mobile phone stipend.
• Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus paid quarterly

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!