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Construction Manager

Manager: Director of Production
Direct Reports: Field Staff

  • Support and manage highly productive field teammates, who will be bringing our client’s dreams to reality.
  • Drive Department results by ensuring that assigned Projects finish on time, on budget and Clients are happy.
  • Satisfy or exceed key metrics standards set by Schroder Design Build
  • Assist in pre-production project preparation to help set up projects and clients for success in Production.
  • Mentor, support and train the Production Team in technical aspects of production.
  • Adhere to all Company policies, procedures and business ethics codes; and ensure that they are communicated and implemented within field teammates.
  • Participation in staff performance reviews

Responsibilities (things that lead to winning):

Office

  • Performs basic job preparation, such as reviewing Production Packets for each assigned project thoroughly, prior to Project start.
  • Review pre-production job estimates and take offs for assigned projects.
  • Prepares and reviews all lumber and materials take-offs
  • Reviews and signs off on structural drawings and determines means and methods.
  • Assist, consult with and train other PM’s with estimate review, take-off review and project execution as required.
  • Provides copies of all Job documentation to Site Supervisors and other crew members, completes daily Job Logs and keeps all job records in order.
  • Builds and maintains Co-construct schedules on all assigned Projects.
  • Completes the weekly job costing report and bi-weekly Cost to Complete reports.
  • Prepares for and attends all Department, Field and Company meetings on time and as scheduled.
  • Codes all receipts on time and ensures that field teammates do the same.
  • Turns in all project reports on time and ensures that field teammates do the same.
  • Works with Production Coordinator to ensure special order items are ordered and able to arrive on time.
  • Assists with tracking inventory for materials and tools, and Maintenance of Department Fleet vehicles.
  • Approves trade bills on time and ensures they are in the Project Binder.
  • Assists with fielding warranty calls and coordinates repairs to ensure warranty commitments to our clients are kept.

Field

  • Attends trade walks and field trips, for assigned projects, prior to Project start to ensure smooth execution of Project.
  • Confirms that ALL addition and basement footings and foundation walls are in the proper location in accordance with the drawings.
  • Schedules and supervises trades on assigned Projects.
  • Clears path for Site Supervisors to ensure that there are no job delays.
  • Maintains all on site records, including building permit card, site copy of plans and specifications, etc.
  • Schedules all building inspections in a timely manner and meets the Inspectors on site.
  • Maintains an open line of communication with the Client throughout the duration of the Project.
  • Maintains a safe work environment and assures quality control.
  • Handles minor additional work orders and works with office to keep things running smoothly.
  • Adheres to Job start and close out procedures and ensures field staff does the same.
  • Holds weekly meetings with Site Supervisors on assigned Projects to ensure seamless execution of Projects.
  • Schedules and attends weekly meetings with Clients to ensure seamless execution of Projects.
  • Collects and turns in all Project Draws on or before their due dates.
  • Communicates with the Director of Production about Manpower needs, challenges, and requests assistance where needed.
  • Performs scheduled quality walkthroughs with the Site Supervisor, Director of Production and Client to work towards a zero-punch list.
  • Performs scheduled walkthroughs with the Client and trade partners (MEP walkthroughs & tile walkthroughs) to ensure we meet Client expectations.
  • Reports excessive labor hours to the Director of Production and logs time in TSheets daily, per Company policy.
  • Coordinates Material Delivery, storage and returns with office staff and/or suppliers.
  • Serves as a liaison between field staff and office staff.
  • Ensures job-site compliance with OSHA safety policies and procedures by all Field staff and trade partners.
  • Ensures compliance with hazardous materials programs including EPA lead safe practices and asbestos abatement policies.
  • Set the example for team members in areas of personal character, commitment, organizational skills, and work habits.

About Schroeder Design Build

Schroeder Design Build is a second-generation family-owned design-build firm that is dedicated to providing quality design and construction services at an extreme value. Our people-centered company employs a diverse team of skilled professionals who not only care deeply about their role in elevating a client’s home remodeling experience but are also empowered to grow personally and professionally, each bringing to the table their full range of professional skills and personal traits that makes them unique and productive contributors to the success of the company.

Our crew, from the office staff to project managers and talented designers, are natural customer service agents; each possessing essential qualities that create positive client experiences. That’s why homeowners can expect open and ongoing communication, active listening, detailed documentation, and prompt follow-through.

The company’s fundamental midwestern values are engrained in its people and guide decision-making—honesty, hard work, great service, innovative design, and quality workmanship. Holding true to these values has allowed the company to produce a consistent quality product, a pleasing workplace, and an outlet for endless creativity.

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