Vice President of Construction

Position Overview:

The VP of Construction coordinates and oversees the production of new homes. Ensures adherence to established policies and procedures. Manage superintendents, subcontractors and company crews. Monitors and controls production costs. Acts as a liaison between Maronda Homes Inc., and external contacts. Acts as qualifying agent with active license for permitting.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to: Division President

Supervises: Production Manager(s)/ Project Managers/ Service Manager(s); Vendor/ Subcontractors / Suppliers / Systems Contract Services Crews

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensures quality of construction by overseeing and/or performing a variety of inspections throughout all phases of building. Ensures adherence to company policies and procedures and to company, state, and local government building specifications.

Controls production costs. Negotiates bids/ prices with suppliers and subcontractors. Continuously evaluate existing bids for competitiveness. Obtains Division Presidents approval before accepting price increases. Resolves problem invoices. Monitors cost overruns. Works on take-offs and expert specific cost sheet adjustments.

Coordinates production schedule. Holds weekly production meetings. Coordinate with Project Managers the scheduling of suppliers, subcontractors, and Maronda Systems. Oversee the training and developments of Project Manager. Actively seeks continual construction process and/or material cost reductions to result in more efficient/effective construction processes and reduce house prime cost.

Acts as liaison between the company and building inspectors. Interacts with customers. Acts as troubleshooter. Addresses service problems outside realm of the Service Manual: Analyzes situations and determines courses of action to follow to remedy problems. May evaluate lots prior to purchase to determine the fill requirements and costs associated with building on specific lots.

Annual performance reviews with each production and service employee.

Assumes other duties as prescribed by the Division President.

Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Required Education:
  • A bachelor's degree preferred.

• Preferred Experience:

  • 7-10 years of homebuilding construction
  • Purchasing and estimating experience a plus.

• Skills and Abilities:

  • Multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability analyze and solve problems.
  • Read and understand construction drawings and contracts.
  • Prioritize and work under tight deadlines.
  • Risk management
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Clear vision and the ability to communicate vision to team members,
  • Effective and efficient in organizing,
  • Inspire subordinates towards fulfilling the organization’s objectives, and balance the interests and loyalties of all stakeholders.

• Physical Requirements/Work Conditions

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Must be able to lift 35 pounds at times