Job Description:

Assistant Construction Manager

 

When you join VineBrook Homes, LLC. you join a diverse and growing team of talented professionals who are changing the property management industry. VineBrook is an internally managed real estate company specializing in acquiring, renovating, and leasing single family homes. We take a different approach, focusing on affordability and value for our residents. VineBrook has built a culture of people committed to ensuring a world class resident experience. We are united around a desire for excellence and innovation. Unified by our mission, we are developers, creators, designers, managers, technicians, and most importantly leaders. Each of us is a trailblazer with a tremendous opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of our valuable residents. Since our commencement in 2007, we have quickly become one of the largest providers of quality rental homes. 

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Assistant Construction Manager role is intended to serve as a true second in command of a Rehab market, with many of the same oversight responsibilities and approval authorities granted to the Construction Manager in managing the market rehab activities. The Assistant Construction Manager will assist with driving production in the market through analysis, prioritization, delegation, follow-up, and accountability of team members via effective communication. Successful Assistant Managers will assist the City Construction Manager 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. Problem solving and vendor sourcing and management will be integral to aiding these efforts. Ultimately the purpose of the role is to support the team in maximizing production and maintaining quality control.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• General support to the Construction Manager on tasks, projects, organization, planning and meetings at the direction of the Construction Manager.


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


• Adhere to quality standards, budgets and schedules.


• Work with project management team to source new talent to add to the organization in the form of general and specialized contractors.


• Participate in training and conduct team meetings in the absence of the Construction Manager


• Drive quality control and production. Report potential issues to Construction Manager and leverage experience to train, re-train, and assist team members to reach goals.


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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES)

Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar background

2+ years of progressively responsible management experience

2+ years of experience in residential construction or renovation

Extensive residential construction or renovation experience

    a. Strong knowledge of construction practices and sequencing

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

    c. Experience pulling permits and dealing with building officials 09/23/2020

    d. Experience and/or knowledge with all mechanical systems

    e. Experience preparing scopes and estimates

    f. Strong knowledge of construction practices and sequencing

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

    h. Experience pulling permits and dealing with building officials

Competent and comfortable with technology

Effective communication with staff, vendors and senior management including use of advanced communications, presentation, and negotiation skills

Strong financial acumen and attention to detail with an ability to multi-task and balance many simultaneous projects

Impeccable ethics and integrity required

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

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

 Direct reports-City project managers; will assist the City Construction Manager with overseeing Estimators, Project Managers, and 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. 

 

Construction/Rehab

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