Work closely with the Vice President of Land and Land Acquisition Manager to source, investigate, and analyze new land/lot opportunities and assist in preparation of various documents and reports to obtain approval for the purchase of land and/or lots for the Company.

Responsibilities Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in identifying, researching, and evaluating properties for potential purchase by the company.
• Monitor market activity for pricing, value, absorption, and trends.
• Assist in preparation and analysis of financial documents/material (e.g. pro formas) for properties under consideration.
• Assist in preparation of due diligence and other feasibility materials for properties under contract.
• Prepare comparative market analysis (CMA) and other market reports as requested.
• Assist in the preparation and/or update of various tracking spreadsheets/reports (e.g. Deposit Tracker, etc.).
• Assist in the maintenance of internal land tracking/pipeline reports.
• Utilize various market research tools used by the company.
• Prepare market maps, aerials and other exhibits as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Education Requirements and Qualifications

• College degree required
• 1-3 years of experience in land acquisition or homebuilding preferred
• Strong analytical skills and computer literacy, including word-processing, spreadsheet preparation and analysis, project scheduling and data management software.
• Experience in the use of market research tools preferred but not required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize and multi-task and produce in a fast-paced environment.

Must be highly motivated, self-managed, detail-oriented and a problem-solver able to deal with complex situations

Interested in applying to this opportunity?

Contact Gina Streko, our Professional Recruiter, at gina.streko@expresspros.com and please add " Land Acquisition Analyst" to the subject line of your email. #SRGCNC

Senior Construction Manager Performance Objectives:

• Oversight of homes under construction to ensure schedule and quality adherence, while delivering homes within budget requirements
• Assist in management of community Construction Managers, corporate reporting, permitting and starts process
• Assist Regional Director of Construction with corporate reporting maintenance, backlog, and other critical construction functions.
• Conduct Customer Orientations (pre-construction and pre-drywall) to ensure that customers have thorough understanding of the homebuilding process and deliver an exceptional customer experience
• Ensure each trade's understanding of and strict adherence to established Scopes of Work, schedules, plans, specifications, and quality standards
• Review all applicable job-specific information with trade contractors prior to the commencement of work
• Measure and evaluate trade contractor performance and provide feedback on a regular basis
• Maintain jobsite cleanliness at all times to ensure top community appearance
• Assist in monitoring inspections and corrective actions to ensure compliance at all times
• Ensure all homes are 100% complete at time of Quality Assurance Inspection and additionally complete for New Home Orientation
• Read, interpret, and thoroughly understand construction documents (i.e. structural and architectural blueprints)

Background Profile for a Senior Construction Manager:

• 5-7 years of residential construction management experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Valid Drivers license with clean record and active insurance
• Ability to use and understand construction management software (Buildpro)
• Proficient computer skills (i.e. email, Microsoft Office products)
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to think critically and arrive at decisions in a timely fashion

Interested in applying to this opportunity?

Contact Deb Patterson, our Professional Recruiter, at deb.patterson@expresspros.com and please add " Senior Construction Manager " to the subject line of your email. #SRGCNC

Senior Project Manager Performance Objectives:

• Establish team congruency with the Culture
• Demonstrate leadership consistent with the Platform
  • Approach:  Interactions with Associates, Trades, and Strategic Relationships that consistently reflect the values of the company
  • Actions:  Daily focus reflects franchise philosophy and synergistic structure including stewardship of resources, congruent leadership, operational excellence, and results-focused execution
  • Acumen:  Creates enterprise value through client focus, people development, stakeholder relationships, operational discipline, and financial performance
• Demonstrate high levels of team function with other Leaders
• Perform Due Diligence and Risk Assessment Review through consistent review of due diligence tasks completed by market land leaders to ensure completeness and provide recommendations on risks associated with each project
• Lead scheduling Project Specialist who provides scheduling insight and best practices in collaboration with market land leader  
• Facilitate workshop meeting on each project with market land team members, contractors, and scheduling administrator to ensure disciplined thinking related to schedule details
• Lead Senior Project Specialist in providing estimating, procurement, and contract administration services to market land teams; establishes and maintains database of historical unit costs for analysis and comparison across markets and then   utilizes insights from current projects to support improvements in accuracy of project budgets
• Monitor and report on lot delivery progress against budget by interfacing with equity and debt capital providers for PMO related information and analyzing data to provide Land Development summary reporting and forecasting for capital providers and appraisers including proposed and existing projects
• Lead Senior Project Specialist in project close out services by applying judgement and effective direction on navigating interface with municipalities
• Review surety requests by markets and present to surety providers and monitors and provides summarized progress reports against outstanding sureties
• Develop, document, and maintain standardized engineering, entry, and common area standards and designs to be executed by design resources
• Provide summary reporting from markets to Centralized Services and Executive Services with a   goal of information integrity and distribution: Project status and information is accurate and available to the organization;  also identifies areas where data integrity standards are not being met and  facilitates and assembles consistent reporting on project status to be used by Centralized Services and Executive Services
• Lead the scoping of technology solutions in support of the integration of project information including scheduling and financial data/projections 
• Interface with accounting and finance team on structure of job cost reporting and cost to complete in support of market land teams 
• Lead the development of market land team members on the operational process assets of land development
• Review Internal On-boarding of new Land Trade Partners: defines and reviews qualifications of new Trade Partners
• Perform other duties as needed or required

  Background Profile for a Senior Project Manager:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar technical degree and 10 years of land development project management experience in a corporate setting required
• Competency in reading civil engineering drawings and performing material take-offs
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project or other scheduling software required
• Valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and reliable personal transportation for occasional regional travel

Interested in applying to this opportunity?

Contact Deb Patterson, our Professional Recruiter, at deb.patterson@expresspros.com and please add " Senior Project Manager" to the subject line of your email. #SRGCNC

Scheduling and Construction Support Specialist  Performance Objectives:

• Effectively communicate with field technicians and customers as needed to resolve all plumbing issues.
• Thoroughly research and work to resolve any outstanding issues by communicating with internal/ external customers and related third parties.
• Generate all documents related to the job/task in the jobs database to the needed position.
• Field all incoming customer communications (verbal, electronic & tele) for the slab/rough phases of plumbing system construction.
• Process all support tasks, thoroughly and effectively documenting any and all actions taken..
• Update the jobs database with any relevant job specific information as needed.
• Provide support to the management team, facilitating professional correspondence with customers, Area Managers and crews

  Background Profile for a Scheduling and Construction Support Specialist:

• High level of professional communication experience to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Ability to communicate using the phone and through electronic correspondence.
• Follow policies and procedures related to the installation and billing of jobs.
• Proficient in the use of Outlook, MS Word and Excel
• A general knowledge of plumbing systems as it relates to various stages of construction

Interested in applying to this opportunity?

Contact Deb Patterson, our Professional Recruiter, at deb.patterson@expresspros.com and please add "Scheduling and Construction Support Specialist " to the subject line of your email. #SRGCNC

Customer Support Specialist is responsible for gathering, reviewing, and disseminating information to the Production Team and Senior Management, this includes making sure projects are fully documented and communicated to the Production Team, providing them with Plans, Selections, and updated Scheduling.

Customer Support Specialist Performance Objectives:

• Review Builder Portals and create work orders based on plans and selections.
• Monitor Builder Portals to ensure production schedules are kept current for assigned builders
• Communicates with customers on scheduling and any needed changes
• Serves as liaison to the construction field management regarding scheduling
• Serves advocate for the customer, gathering and disseminating information
• Confirms job-readiness with customers
• Serves as back up to other Customer Support Specialist when they are out of work
• Maintains builder relationship by responding to all inquiries and documenting any action.
• Responds to builder/field inquiries by understanding inquiry; reviewing previous inquiries and responses; gathering and researching information; assembling and forwarding information; verifying builders understanding of information and answer.
• Records all builder communication by documenting and tracking all inquiries.
• Frequently communicates with customers, managers, field employees on status of projects. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Other functions as assigned

  Background Profile for a Scheduling and Construction Support Specialist:

• High school graduation or other equivalent (i.e., GED, college, technical or trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.).
• Strong computer skills (MS Suite)
• Knowledge of Sage Preferred but not required

• Demonstrate informative and professional assistance when working with customers, vendors, and team members.
• Act independently and originate new approaches to problems.
• Maintain initiative to preserve the flow of work.
• Work under stress with commitment to deadlines.

Interested in applying to this opportunity?

Contact Deb Patterson, our Professional Recruiter, at deb.patterson@expresspros.com and please add "Customer Support Specialist  " to the subject line of your email. #SRGCNC

Land Acquisition Summary:

In conjunction with land development and related corporate staff, negotiates and coordinates the acquisition and disposition of land for the development of single-family residential home subdivisions. Monitors and supports the acquisition process through final contract and closing phases

Land Acquisition Performance Objectives:

• Locates and acquires land for the development of subdivisions in a given market and geographical areas.
• Actively participates in divisional strategic planning for future growth.
• Analyzes given markets for possible acquisitions within targeted profitability ranges and feasibility criteria established by corporate management.
• Develops and maintains property contact listings; establishes and maintains landowner contact listings through continued research and analysis of available land for development; establishes and maintains builder and developer contacts for available lots.
• Assists in the evaluation process and inspection of land under consideration for acquisition; and recommends acquisition, disposition and other actions consistent with established Company guidelines and requirements.
• Negotiates price and contracts with sellers; coordination of preparation of contracts and closing documents.
• Monitors inventory of available excess lots for sale to other builders and developers.
• Preparation of land acquisition packages and participation in presentation for corporate approval.
• Assist with special projects as requested and perform additional duties as required.

  Background Profile for a Land Acquisition 

Persuasive attitude with outstanding negotiation and organizational skills; detail-oriented aptitude. Ability to research, interpret, analyze and evaluate given information relative to the acquisition and disposition of appropriate land sites. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction with a variety of people inside and outside of organization. Strong marketing skills with ability to identify available products; capable of handling responsibility for large land purchase budget; required inventories and purchase of such. Decisiveness and good judgment, problem-solving and analytical skills to act with authority and take approved risks in an environment with little direction from others. Working knowledge of given market and geographical locations

Interested in applying to this opportunity?

Contact Deb Patterson, our Professional Recruiter, at deb.patterson@expresspros.com  and please add " Land Acquisition " to the subject line of your email. #SRGCNC

Custom Builder Performance Objectives:

Manage day-to-day production of custom and spec homes

• Project Schedule
  • Maintain and updating project schedule daily, making adjustments and notifying vendors/trade partners of affecting changes to schedule.
• Building Inspections: Monitor trade partners work to ensure that all work is completed in compliance with local building codes
• Quality Control
  • Create and complete necessary Builder Punch Lists
• Foundation Check ii. Frame Punch List iii. Builder Punch List
  • Ensure that all trade partners/vendors are installing products at a standard that we can present to the customers/clients.
• Ensure that the Customers Punch List is completed prior to closing/close out
  • Maintaining a clean jobsite
• Maintain erosion control measure to keep in compliance with Stormwater/Erosion Inspectors
• Daily Ordering/Fill ins/Deliveries
  • Follow up with Trade Partners daily to make sure that they have all the materials they need in order to complete their task.
  • Order packages as necessary
• Ex/ Ordering 2nd Floor wall package for framer as necessary or ordering the trim package to be on site for Trim Carpenters
  • Request VPO from Project Manager for Vendors as necessary
• Fill out VPO request form for fill in orders on material that may be missing from original take off.
• VPO Requests will be for fill in orders as well as credit requests on returns.
  • Maintaining safe access for deliveries to the house
• Trade Partner/Vendor Site Meetings
  • Coordinate with on-site crews and managers to make sure that all
  • parties are building to the plans and specifications as outlined in the contract.
  • Perform and Record a safety meeting weekly with Trade Partners on site.
  • Enforce necessary safety measures to keep project within OSHA standards.
• Daily Logs
  • Provide project updates with pictures on Builder Trend at least 1x daily
  • or as tasks are being started/completed.
• Warranty
  • Conduct and complete 45-day and 1-year home-owner warranty appointments.
  • Follow up on customer warranty requests as they may pop up throughout the year.
• Client Meetings
  • Responsible for leading pre-settlement walk throughs, generating
  • punch lists and completing punch list.
  • Responsible for leading pre-closing walk through and having client sign
  • off on punch list.
• Securing Projects
  • Making sure that all projects are secured at the end of each working day.

Interested in applying to this opportunity?

Contact Deb Patterson, our Professional Recruiter, at deb.patterson@expresspros.com  and please add " Custom Builder " to the subject line of your email. #SRGCNC

Estimating Assistant Performance Objectives:

• Support the estimating manager in carrying out the responsibilities of the estimating department
• Copying plans, scanning and plan maintenance
• Internal record distribution and storage
• Plan and product research
• Job costing
• Contract price verification
• Strong technical capability including Excel skills & MS Office
• Construction or plumbing industry knowledge helpful but not required
• Analytical skills are critical
• Ability to multi-task in a busy office environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability, maturity and a desire to be a team player
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• General understanding of plumbing products and systems

Interested in applying to this opportunity?

Contact Deb Patterson, our Professional Recruiter, at deb.patterson@expresspros.com  and please add " Estimating Assistant " to the subject line of your email. #SRGCNC

Design Studio Consultant Performance Objectives:

• Aligns with team congruency and culture 
• Demonstrates the 10 Core Disciplines of the Platform (Retail Experience, Product Portfolio, Client Experience, Team Synergy, Design Studio Client Selections, Showcase & Model Home Selections, Gate Conformance, Market Team Leadership, Market Team Meetings, TA/Builder Certification)
• Achieves daily and weekly final selection appointments as set by Design Studio Manager and/or Operations Partner - Design Studio
• Assists clients through their selection appointments addressing questions and setting proper expectations for product, process, and price
• Documents collection, elevation, and floor plan collateral, along with detailed notation of color and style selections accurately in the Platform
• Monitors home pre-appraisal amounts to ensure conformance with established budget and community guidelines, and communicates nonconformance to Credit department                         
• Maintains continued communication with all clients after selections as needed during the building process
• Ensures that client experience throughout Design Studio process is fully aligned with corporate standards and objectives
• Assists clients through preview and spec sold appointments as needed
• Completes True Custom client selections for Integrity, Elements, Tribute and Traditions collections per contract and market guidelines
• Attends quarterly Design Studio meetings and Corporate gatherings in Monroe 
• Serves as back-up and team player to assist in executing operational tasks of:  GCOs, auditing, processing paperwork, folder preparation etc. for other markets.  
• Answers the Design Studio Hotline and resolves questions within 24 hours
• Orders Design Studio supplies as needed
• Performs other duties as needed or required

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED with relevant work experience required
• One to three years of experience in home design, new home construction, or related field
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• High sense of urgency
• Professional verbal and written communication required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Interested in applying to this opportunity?

Contact Deb Patterson, our Professional Recruiter, at deb.patterson@expresspros.com  and please add " Design Studio Consultant " to the subject line of your email. #SRGCNC

Service Coordinator Performance Objectives:

• Coordinates service resources for all field activities through field partners
• Schedules field partners and equipment based on project needs, skill sets, and availability.
• Insures all relevant information is detailed in work order system
• Responsible for setting up new service contracts
• Issues purchase orders to field partners when necessary
• Works within Salesforce work order system to insure proper communication and coordination between field partners and customers
• Responsible for customer interaction/satisfaction
• Gathers information for pricing requests and creates customer quotes as needed
• Coordinates operations interaction with Parts Acquisition, as necessary.
• Reviews project paperwork, complete calls, and forwards project paperwork to Account Managers and/or customers
• Maintains customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, routing them to the assigned staff, and responding to special requests.
• Responsible for generating, interpreting, and printing various assigned reports.
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends, as required.
  

Required:

• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience scheduling field resources
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of processes with the ability to define and outline new work flows and processes as needed
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with work order system
• Relationship Building Skills
• Conflict Management Skills
  

Preferences:

• Experience in the HVAC industry
• Experience in Salesforce applications

Interested in applying to this opportunity?

Contact Deb Patterson, our Professional Recruiter, at deb.patterson@expresspros.com  and please add " Service Coordinator " to the subject line of your email. #SRGCNC

Field Construction Manager Performance Objectives:

• Monitor Exteriors performance with assigned builders and in all communities
• Makes sure that our field operations are performing at a high level and that our crews are meeting Exteriors' level of quality and safety
• Oversee all employees and crews in the field and ensures that they are working within our system to be productive, make our builders' jobs easier, and continually improve
• Perform routine quality walks on all homes and track each crew's performance
• Perform daily safety inspections of our jobsites
• Adhere to occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and ensure that our crews do as well
• Train crews and enforce Companies strict guidelines for safety and compliance while maintaining relationships with the crews.
• Conduct oneself only in a professional way while associated with Exteriors
• Work in a safe manner always and consistently provide a safe work environment
• Ensure adherence to all State and Federal guidelines and Industry regulations
• Perform other duties as required

Background Profile for a Field Construction Manager:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Must pass a DOT physical and must have a valid Driver's License Required Experience
• Experience in residential construction environments preferred
• Knowledge of home and construction systems and processes preferred
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage and delegate multiple projects and work assignments
• Ability to manage complete multiple multi-trade projects on schedule
• Customer-oriented attitude with exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Team player with the aptitude for multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, and building relationships with team members, vendors, and customers
• Experience with MS Office Products - Word, Excel, Access, Outlook

Interested in applying to this opportunity?

Contact Deb Patterson, our Professional Construction Recruiter, at Deb.Patterson@expresspros.com and please add "Field Construction Manager" to the subject line of your email. #SRGCNC

Project Manager Performance Objectives:

• Project Set-Up: Prepare for pre-construction meetings (reviewing plans, contracts, selections, etc.)
• Develop construction schedule/calendar for each project
• Lead on-site client meetings
• Install and maintain clean job sign
• Maintain clean, safe, and secure job sites at all times
• Manage subcontractors (scheduling and open communication)
• Communicate weekly updates with office team (updated calendars, pictures, notes)
• Assist in budget control and issuing purchase orders
• Order of materials and create additional work orders (estimating, budgeting, issuing, payment)
• Maintain client relations by communicating weekly and being proactive
• Self-perform carpentry labor, as needed
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems efficiently
• Collect draws and payments specific to each project
• Complete all paperwork necessary for invoicing
• Maintain email communications
• Issue purchase orders Basic computer skills

Background Profile for a Project Manager:

• Residential Construction: 5 years (Preferred)
• Education: Bachelor's (Preferred)
• Work Location: Multiple locations (Charlotte) 

Interested in applying to this opportunity?

Contact Deb Patterson, our Professional Construction Recruiter, at Deb.Patterson@expresspros.com and please add "Project Manager" to the subject line of your email. #SRGCNC

Permit Coordinator Performance Objectives:

• Order Plot Plans - ensure approved by Division Manager
• Create, send out and track Plot Plan Notes
• Utilities: Temp Service, Underground Plow ins, Final Power
• Manage any issues or payments to Utility companies that production team needs to keep going while informing DM and ACM of all special requests.
• ACM to approve special payment requests and or determine back charges
• Maintains & updates permit status for all jobs in ARC
• Prepares/submits all fees, plans, and letters necessary in the permitting process
• Mark Field plans after BP complete, scan, save, copy for field folder
• Make permit box label sticker
• Provide the necessary plans, permits, and other information in field folders to start the home
• Review folders per pre-construction checklists (2)
• Create schedules with appropriate exclusions.
• Correct any scheduling issues once job is in field (exclusions/Inclusions, supplier changes when possible)
• Tuesday/Friday morning starts email

Background Profile for a Permit Coordinator:

• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• 1-3 years' experience in a professional construction environment required
• 1-3 years' experience in administrative/project coordination role preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• High attention to detail and analytical skills required
• Creative problem-solving skills required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Must have reliable transportation and valid state driver's license

Interested in applying to this opportunity?

Contact Mari Wallace, our Professional Construction Recruiter, at Mari.Wallace@expresspros.com and please add "Permit Coordinator" to the subject line of your email. #SRGCNC