Builder/Superintendent - AUSTIN

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JOB TITLE: Builder/Superintendent

DEPARTMENT: Construction

COMPENSATION: Dependent upon experience. Contact for details.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Construction

LOCATION: Austin, Texas

HOURS: Mon – Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

SUMMARY: The Builder/Superintendent is responsible for oversight of the construction project/process from start to finish.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures a high quality home is provided within the estimated budget.
• Commits to any payments that are required to complete alterations.
• Negotiates solutions to issues raised by the building inspector, subcontractors, or suppliers.
• Schedules subcontractors or suppliers; and stops their work when it is unsatisfactory.
• Orders removal of employees when necessary.
• Recommends the dismissal of a subcontractor or supplier if appropriate.
• Serves as sole representative at the worksite and must deal with any issues, concerns, unforeseen events, or problems that may arise during the entire homebuilding process.
• Manages the building process.
• Acts as the significant authority to adjust the construction process as needed to meet any safety, quality, or legal requirements.
• Prepares paperwork and blueprints before they are given to the trade contractors.
• Meets with municipal inspectors during building inspections.
• Schedules all stages of the home construction with the trade and supply contractors to ensure accurate or minimized cycle time.
• Inspects trade contractor work daily for quality and accuracy.
• Monitors and enforces safety throughout the subdivision.
• Meets with trade contractors daily to resolve and/or prevent problems.
• Meets with home buyers during construction process i.e. PSO, PDO and closing walks.
• Organizes and conducts meetings to improve construction processes with the trade contractors.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices in homes and subdivision.
• Communicates and interacts with sales associates.
• Follows directives assigned by supervisors and various sources.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises subcontractors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Construction Science Degree preferred
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required:
  • Valid driver’s license
• Computer skills required:
  • Good understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
• Other skills required:
  • 5+ years construction related experience
  • Ability to mentor and train Assistant Builders
  • Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate blueprint/construction documents
  • Excellent public relations skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Communications skills
  • Ability to motivate others
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to multitask
  • Good organizational skills
  • Exceptional teamwork orientation 

COMPETENCIES:

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently/Continually required to stand
• Frequently/Continually required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Frequently/Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Frequently/Continually required to talk or hear

• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally work around fumes
• Frequently/Continually exposure to outside weather conditions
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually loud; very loud
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 10 pounds
• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used:  Personal Protection Equipment