Area Construction Manager

At Smith Douglas Homes, our mission is to enhance people’s quality of life by creating opportunities for homeownership. We believe that mission starts with our people.
When you join Smith Douglas Homes, you become part of a team that is committed to doing the right thing, supporting one another, and delivering exceptional experiences for our customers. We foster a culture built on collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and mutual respect—where every team member has the opportunity to make an impact and grow their career.
Join us and help build more than homes. Help build opportunities, communities, and a future you can be proud of.
At Smith Douglas Homes, we pride ourselves on being one of the fastest growing, privately owned home building companies in the country. We are looking for an experienced Area Construction Manager to join our team in the Huntsville, Alabama area. Smith Douglas Homes is proud to offer a competitive benefits package to our employees as well as a family type work environment.
Position Summary:
To manage the Builder function for a specified geographic area in accordance with company policies, processes and governmental regulations while assuring that homes are completed on schedule.
Essential Functions: Core duties or tasks fundamental and not marginal to the performance of the job.
Communicate the company strategy, policies, and procedures to Production Team.
Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction of new homes.
Monitor and manage cost and variance levels.
Work with Construction Managers and Trade Relations Manager to ensure adequate Trade Partner base
Ensure that construction work meets applicable building codes, scope of work documents, contract documents and construction drawings
Quality assurance of model homes.
Confer with construction managers, contractors, vendors or trades to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
Help to resolve any issues with buyers, sales teams, trades and municipalities.
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations.
Develop or implement quality control programs.
Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with environmental regulations (erosion control).
Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction and safety procedures are being followed.
Monitor compliance to construction schedules and delays with a focus on mitigating delays to keep at a minimum
Work with Construction Managers to ensure that Lot Listings are accurate and current
Establish, maintain and manage “Build Order” within each community- this will require collaboration with Sales and Land departments
Identify challenging lot conditions and create solutions before building starts.
Inspect construction on a regular basis to ensure the work conforms to specifications, budget and schedule.
Complete and maintain The Lot Matrix for all communities.
Ensure lot fits of plans for the Lot Matrix and keep updated as new lots come on line.
Monitor Customer Satisfaction ratings and address issues as needed
Monitor construction permit status on new starts to ensure house can start on schedule
Management Responsibilities to include:
Set and communicate realistic job expectations
Add lot acceptance from land to construction
Monitor job performance of direct reports, address performance issues
Coach and develop team
Keep upper management informed as to Construction Managers’ workload
Provide Construction Manager training (i.e. scheduling and SMART software)
Promote collaboration and teamwork
Interview and help select new construction candidates for team
Participate in new Construction Manager training as needed
Manage assignment of Construction Managers to communities
Display a positive attitude to keep team morale high
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education: College degree in construction management or related field and/or minimum 10 years related experience with a mixture of residential construction and managerial experience.
Licenses or Certifications:
10 Hour OSHA Certified Hazard Recognition (must be completed within first 6 months in job position)
Knowledge Required:
Extensive knowledge of established construction and maintenance practices, procedures and techniques as well as applicable building codes.
Knowledge of residential scheduling.
Familiarity with a wide range of equipment and tools. Proficiency in skilled construction, maintenance and repair tasks.
Managerial Skills:
Time management skills
Set and communicate realistic job expectations
Monitor job performance of direct reports
Coach and develop team
Promote collaboration and teamwork
Experience: 5 years management and construction experience
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Internet
SDH Management Services LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, reach out to HR@smithdouglas.com.
An offer of employment for this role is contingent upon the successful completion of background check and drug screening. We are a certified Drug Free Workplace.