Development Construction Manager Assistant Intern

Job Description

Job Description

The Development Construction Manager Assistant Intern is responsible for assisting the Ithaca Development Construction Manager with the development of land for residential lots, commercial apartments, and industrial parcels, and all aspects of the estimating, purchasing, construction, accounts payable. This is a temporary 90 -day paid internship during which you will be paired with more experienced team members to see if you have what it takes to be successful Development Construction Manager Assistant. It is not a guaranteed term of employment. You or the Company may end the relationship at any time and it will end automatically after 90 days. During the internship, you will have an opportunity to work under the guidance of more experienced team members to assist in the management of the production department. To be successful you must be able to demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain long-term relationships with customers as you build excitement for them, work through construction-related issues, and continually update them on the progress of their homes. At the conclusion of the internship an offer of employment may be extended but this is not guaranteed. The decision will be at the sole discretion of the Company.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist Development Construction Manager with the following essential job functions:
• Follow our Business Ethics, Standards, and Guidelines
• Responsible for development of proficient and highly motivated professional construction staff
• Inform and train subcontractors regarding Company policies and procedures, including safety and OSHA compliance
• Provide technical directions to field personnel
• Supervise start up and delivery of sufficient homes to meet Subdivision Improvement Plans
• Plan and co-ordinate start of projects to avoid start up delays
• Oversee all scheduling and construction related activities on a given project for residential housing
• Meet and monitors budgeting goals
• Oversee contractual agreements, ensure product quality/consistency, adherence to schedules, effective jobsite supervision, scheduling and cost control
• Implement company policies, procedures, principles, and completes paperwork required by the Company
• Monitor and resolve all sub-contractor problems as they arise
• Mitigate, arbitrate and/or negotiate any and all subcontractor problems impacting field operations
• Ensure adequate subcontractor staffing to manage construction scheduling
• Develop relationships with governmental inspectors and agencies to promote a positive company image

Essential Job Skills

• Work closely with “Construction Managers or Foremen” to schedule field operations
• Follow and implement “12 steps to Achieving a 100% conversion rate” and The Critical Path Methodology
• Strict adherence to all Company policies
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, and stress management skills
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced stressful environment
• Honesty and Integrity; solid work ethic and reliability; 100% punctualkity
• Compliance with OSHA regulations
• Complete weekly safety meetings
• Complete weekly safety meetings
• Complete all tasks as required by supervisors
• Comply with all workplace regulations as guidelines per employee manual
• Must be ambitious, self-motivated, goal-oriented, and proactive
• Must be able to handle all situations with poise, perseverance and patience
• Must have the ability to work on their own and in a team environment
• Must complete all other assigned tasks as directed
• Meet all physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Descriptions

• Assist Project Manager (PM) in the planning and coordination of activities designated to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters
• Coordinate with the Project Engineer or Architect, Safety Officer, Security team and Construction Quality Control Officer for interaction of task prioritization
• Confer with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
• Ensure compliance with health and safety and quality control requirements as identified by functional officers
• Act as a key implementer of field activities and tasks preparatory to field activities
• Act as a Team Leader to assist the quality control officer and health and safety officer in maintaining compliance with project work plans, standard operating procedures, and sound field practices
• Supervise home building and Subdivision development process to ensure quality and government regulations are met
• Manage subcontractors including scheduling, installation and quality control
• Manage subcontractors including assisting subcontractors on meeting schedule objectives, acting as a liaison to PM, problem solving on subcontractor issues, documenting progress to project scheduler, and monitoring subcontractor compliance of all health and safety procedures
• Monitor and update scheduling system on weekly basis
• Manage all reporting and administrative requirements including daily reporting, scheduling assessment, estimating job modifications, scheduling trade installations, ordering building material and reviewing selections with trades
• Lead and participate in the full lifecycle of Even flow production and FIFO scheduling
• Lead and mentor in professional standards of practice and service excellence
• Support development of standard procedures and policies
• Provide career development and training
• Provide home buyers excellent service related to construction process, scheduling and general home building communications
• Complete all other duties as assigned by PM
• Responsible for coordinating with Municipal Authorities, Utility Companies, engineers and subcontractors to ensure timely delivering of Subdivision to Homebuilding Company.
• Adhere to company safety standards and help promote a safe working environment for office and field warranty employees, subcontractors and homeowners
• In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position
• Review aggregate gradation testing, density testing for earthwork and surfacing, and concrete testing
• Perform minor surveying computations such as as slopes, areas, volumes, cuts and fills, etc.
• Inspect pipe backfill and fill construction
• Inspect paving operation to ensure compliance with plans and specifications
• Perform minor engineering computations such as areas, volumes, material spread rates, etc.
• Test, sample and report materials proposed to be used in construction projects
• Review and learn test methods, manuals, and procedures
• Review testing and sampling on roadways for analysis
• Review and learn traffic control methods, manuals, and procedures
• Set up, maintain, and remove a safe traffic control plan under live traffic conditions
• Maintain traffic control devices in the field, perform traffic control duties
• Assist in the investigation of existing roadways for forensic study
• Assist in gathering samples, providing a safe working zone
• Assist in permitting processes to obtain water, gravel, plant site, and surveying agreements and aids in the renewal and file maintenance of these agreements
• Assist and coordinate AIA payouts and lien waivers with accounts payable department and subcontractor payouts
• Assist with record keeping and filing of all relevant documentation
• All other responsibilities directed by management

Education and Qualifications

• Construction Management/Engineering Degree preferred. Progressive responsibilities and OJT (on the job training) will suffice for lack of formal education.
• Truck
• Team Player
• Attention to Detail
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Organizational Skills
• Positive Attitude
• Self-Starter
• Strong Communication Skills (written and verbal)
• 2 years progressive experience in construction management preferred

Compensation

· Hourly 40hrs/week

· Insurance per employee manual

· Vacation per employee manual

· Holidays per employee manual