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ManpowerGroup Regional Construction Manager in Tempe, Arizona

About KB Home

KB Home is one of the largest and most recognized homebuilders in the United States and has built over 670,000 quality homes in our 65 plus year history. Today, KB Home operates in 47 markets from coast to coast. At KB Home, people are our foundation. We build strong, personal relationships with our customers to ensure they have a real partner in the homebuying process. Our employees are the heart and soul of our company and are driven by a shared culture of customer obsession guided by our focus on sustainability providing a beneficial impact on the world. When you join KB Home, you become part of a team that is passionate about making the dream of homeownership a reality for families across America. Come be a part of our team! Learn more .

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for management of the construction teams for multiple communities and complex/high volume operations within an established division. Oversee construction and/or customer service processes while maximizing profits and maintaining excellence through the KB Home business model. Ensure quality assurance and customer satisfaction are maintained throughout the construction process. Additional responsibilities include recruiting, training, retaining and developing both construction and customer service employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performance Management:

  • Recruit, staff, train and retain construction and customer service staff through proper coaching and performance management on relevant non-negotiables and scorecards. Identify performance gaps and offer solutions to narrow the gap.

  • Ensure all required training is complete, performance reviews are conducted and bench players are placed on active Development Plans.

  • Point person/liaison to field staff and division management.

  • Ensure community milestones and unit deliveries are achieved as projected

    Construction/Cycle Time/Home Readiness:

  • Plan and direct KB staff and trade partners in the construction and completion of quality residential homes with strong commitment to executing the KB Home business model and 100% Complete/100% Satisfied program.

  • Responsible for milestone report (slab to frame, frame to mechanical, drywall to cabinet and cabinet to final).

  • Ensure consistent application of "Even Flow", homes completed per schedule (daily starts, closings and monthly deliveries).

  • Schedule and monitor trade partners during the entire construction process from start to closing. Informs and trains trade partners regarding company policies and procedures, including safety and OSHA compliance.

  • Approve trade partner's purchase orders and invoices for assigned homes, while ensuring completion of work in a quality and timely manner. Maintains trade partner scorecards on performance and submits to purchasing.

  • Monitor subdivision cleanliness and hold trade partners responsible for daily clean-up.

  • Interact with Architecture, Engineering, Studio, Purchasing and DUP and consider their input/deadlines during the process to ensure timely quality construction.

    Customer Service:

  • Continually strive for superior customer service feedback and superior CSI ranking in specific market.

  • Responsible for executing all home deliveries 100% complete and signed off by COE by the homebuyer.

  • Monitor and resolve customer or construction concerns to facilitate smooth final closing process.

  • Execute Pre-Construction and Pre-Drywall orientations with buyers to help reinforce standards.

  • Reinforce weekly contact with buyers throughout the construction process and 30 days after close of escrow.

  • Ensure team is delivering a consistent and effective homeowner orientation to ensure the buyer experiences a positive transition to their new home.

  • Participate in Community Teams, and take ownership of construction and customer service matters/issues.

  • Work directly with the salesforce with an emphasis in teamwork and customer satisfaction.

    Safety & Quality Standards

  • Maintain a safe work site by implementing good housekeeping regulations and safety requirements, enforcing safe work habits and observing OSHA and any state-level agencies' regulations.

  • Facilitate weekly safety meetings with staff and trade partners.

  • Ensure Quality Checkpoints are completed and provides daily status updates on the construction progress on each unit.

  • Manage the installation and maintenance of SWPPP for the construction site.

    External Partnerships (trade partners, municipalities, building officials)

  • Ensure the community is working with certified trade partners.

  • Drive the permit and inspection sign-off process on a timely basis.

  • Responsible for inspection process in assigned homes and interacts with VA, City, County, State and Conventional inspectors involved in the homebuilding process.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Certifications/Licenses

  • High school degree or equivalent required

  • Associates or Bachelors degree preferred

  • Construction Management vocational degree or certificate preferred

Experience

  • A minimum of 6 years of construction management experience in homebuilding or related real estate industry. Must have direct experience managing a team of employees and delivering a high volume of homes.

  • 1+ year of customer service experience in homebuilding or related real estate industry preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Strong experience in delivering high quality customer service programs. JD Power experience a plus!

  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities including motivating teams, employee development, and being results oriented

  • Strong people skills, including the capability to handle various personalities and develop professional relationships

  • Action oriented, with the drive to push projects and tasks to successful closure

  • Proven ability of being customer centric by seeking solutions from the customer's perspective

  • Strong verbal & written communication, with the ability to take complex concepts and communicate accurately and persuasively

  • Strong ability to work within a team-setting, inclusive of other's ideas, and a willingness to cooperate

  • Makes quick and accurate decisions based heavily on facts, data and/or metrics

  • Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook.

    Work Requirements

  • Work full-time schedule with flexibility for overtime and weekends when necessary

  • Local travel required within designated region

  • Conduct business in a professional and ethical manner to potential buyers, trade partners, external officials, and coworkers to reinforce goodwill and profitability for the company

Find out why KB Home is attracting and retaining the best employees! If you are interested and qualified, please apply now. KB Home provides above average compensation packages and earnings potential, full benefits, an outstanding 401K matching program, bonus plans and amazing promotional opportunities. KB Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse work team. Diversity is important to KB Home!

This position is being recruited by ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions RPO, on behalf of KB Home. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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