Director of Construction

The Director Division Construction provides strategic direction and manages new home construction for the division; ensuring homes are delivered according to schedule, within allotted budgets, and of the highest quality to achieve division and company customer satisfaction goals. The role is constantly analyzing construction processes and budgets to seek continued streamlined improvement while reducing costs. The director leads the field construction team supporting through training, development, performance management, while managing staffing needs.

FUNDAMENTAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential:

• Ensure Construction Managers are operating at an outstanding level making homebuyer contact points, communicating with homebuyers, sales, and trade partners, and resolving construction and warranty issues which support high customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with divisional and regional leadership on build strategy while acting as a liaison for CMs in the field to achieve construction goals and assure seamless implementation and execution of divisional strategies.
• Maintain a master schedule and weekly production report for key phases of construction to ensure contractor availability and even flow construction.
• Continually review and value engineer plan reviewing for accuracy and completeness; make recommendations for improvements/changes.
• Ensure CM's maintain the established standards for the community regarding cleanliness, safety and appearance, (i.e. accessibility to homes, erosion control, street cleaning,) while ensuring compliance with OSHA and EPA standards.
• Monitor CM relationships and management of trade partners, making sure that there is a high level of communication and accountability to the scope of work and resolution in disputes.
• Review buyer satisfaction surveys, analyze for trends and implement solutions that improve customer satisfaction scores and respond to reduce homeowner issues.
• Develop strong trade partner relationships while gaining an understanding of ability and challenges and ensure all homes stay on schedule.
• Conduct periodic inspections of all homes under construction in assigned area; inspect all aspects of construction including foundation, framing, stucco installations, electrical, plumbing, etc.

See what one of our Construction Managers has to say about what it's like to work Construction for Meritage Homes!

Education:

Bachelor's Degree; emphasis in construction management preferred

License:

General Contractors License is highly preferred. Once hired, obtaining the necessary, state specific, General Contractors License is REQUIRED.

Experience:

Ten (10) years homebuilding industry experience

Seven (7) years construction leadership experience

Seven (7) years experience managing trade partners

Multiple jobsite management

Technical Skills:

• Strong computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Windows Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Advanced training in one or more trades
• Knowledge of homebuilding and construction systems/processes specification, and building codes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other construction plans
• Strong experience with BuildPro
• Strong experience using iPad and applications.

Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you! From the homes we build to the careers we offer, we are focused on delivering a Life.Built.Better.. Meritage is committed to building energy-efficient and affordable entry-level and first move-up homes across the US. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as bringing their authentic self every day to be part of an inclusive organization. Meritage was certified a Great Place To Work for a second year in a row, and is currently ranked on Fortune's Best Workplaces listings in the categories of Construction, Women and Parents. Meritage has delivered over 200,000 homes in its 40-year history, and has a reputation for its distinctive style, quality construction, and award-winning customer experience. Meritage is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas.

When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including:

• A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level
• An organization that lives by its core values everyday
• Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset
• State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment
• A competitive pay structure
• Strong benefits
• Flexibility in work-life integration
• Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company
• Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization
• Maintain a competitive drive to be the best