We are looking to hire an experienced Construction Manager for a New Home Builder.
This position will manage the construction of homes by subcontractors to ensure that homes are built properly to specifications in the allotted period of time.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Schedules vendors and subcontractors to facilitate a balanced construction process.
• Inspects work and ensures that each phase of construction is completed and error-free in its scheduled time frame.
• Approves payment releases after all work is completed and in accordance with the scope of work as outlined in the contract agreement, plans, and city specifications.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Reviews the sales contract, selections, and structural option information in start packets to confirm that projects are completed as sold.
• Communicates with New Home Consultants to facilitate professional relationships with customers as a community team. Performs the point of contact meetings when representing Kindred Homes.
• Maintains a professional demeanor and appearance with all subcontractors, vendors, customers, and the public as a representative of Kindred Homes.
• Acts as point of contact for warranty items. Coordinates subcontractors and vendors to perform warranty work according to warranty procedures.
Job Requirements:
• Minimum of 2 years verifiable supervisory experience with a production builder overseeing and establishing budgets and managing vendor schedules, etc. A degree in Construction Management is a plus.
• Enthusiastic and internally motivated self-starter who can work through problems in a logical and efficient manner.
• Must be able to adapt and change on the go in order to meet consistently changing schedules.
• Must have a strong ability to multi-task.
• Must be comfortable around strong personalities.
• Must know the city permitting process.
• Must have a general knowledge of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and associated environmental compliance issues.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Able to establish successful working relationships at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Follow-up and problem-solving skills must be strong.
• Must be a team player that is also comfortable operating independently.
• Extreme attention to detail with the ability to read construction plans.
• Must be a high-energy person with a positive attitude, polished disposition, and presentation skills.
Working Conditions:
The working environment is generally favorable but, at times, can be quite unfavorable due to extreme heat and cold weather conditions. The incumbent will work in a variety of locations, including an office trailer, finished and unfinished homes, and outdoors. When outdoors, unpleasant conditions can arise that are caused by noise, dust, etc.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate medium to heavyweights of at least 25 to 75 pounds unassisted.
Walking for long periods of time on uneven ground in a variety of locations is required. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read a computer screen. The incumbent is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. Driving is required in order to visit job sites, perform inspections, and oversee homes in multiple locations.
Full-Time Permanent Employee Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long and Short Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays, and Two Flex Holidays
• Employee Anniversary Program
• Education Reimbursement Program

Every employee is expected to demonstrate the Kindred Way Values where everyone is important, we respect our buyers, we are honest, and we have integrity.
Kindred Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to hiring a diverse team.
Job Type: Full-time

We are currently seeking an Architecture and Plan Manager. The right candidate will develop and manage a residential plan database. Coordinate and facilitate construction documents, marketing materials, and permit drawings. Resolve field issues/repairs and engage with municipalities to deliver customer satisfaction. Serve as Divisions' main point of contact through planning to construction, for all Architecture services. Facilitates all communication/handoffs back through Architecture concerning future and current work. Act as liaison for Division to manage all outside Architecture and Engineering.

Candidates for this position must have prior knowledge and experience drafting residential site plans/plot plans.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Divisional Support
• Work closely with job site personnel to coordinate plan changes and respond to plan discrepancies and/or questions.
• Visit construction site as needed to review construction adherence to plans.
• One point of contact for all architecture for Divisions.
• Set expectations with Divisions as to Kindred Homes policies, procedures, timeframes, and standards.
• Review architectural plans for building code compliance and builder’s predetermined construction compliance details.
• Provide knowledge of competition, construction methods, and design trends.
• Understand local construction codes and jurisdictional requirements.
• Attend local governmental approval meetings as required.

Project Coordination
• Check and coordinate inside and outside Architecture and Engineering to ensure consistency in scopes of work and adherence to corporate procedures, standards, and Division construction methods.
• Manage outside architects and engineers in the development of new plans and new product implementation as directed by senior management.
• Manage correspondence with architects, engineers, and manufacturers relating to the correction of any approved plan changes.
• Check new artwork and marketing material vs construction documents and community standards/colors.
• Maintain color renderings for interiors and exteriors per plan.
• Maintain and update interactive and/or static floor plans on digital platforms.

Administrative
• Work with Senior Management to create, implement, and manage procedures for Divisions regarding all aspects of Architecture.
• Assist in the coordination of plan changes and/or plan corrections with other company departments to include Purchasing, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Construction.
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Science or Draftsman training.
• Two to four years of related experience in residential construction or similar field.
• Must be able to read and understand residential building plans.
• Proficiency with MS Office and full understanding of Excel.
• Knowledge of CAD or other drafting program.

Other Requirements
• Posses a highly organized and detail-oriented workflow.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work between the hours of 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST/CDT.
• Some travel is required.

Bonus Qualifications
• Proven ability to make small modifications to plans or redlines.
• Proven ability to create marketing floor plans.
• Proficiency in Google SketchUp and/or other 3D rendering platforms.

Full-Time Permanent Employee Benefits
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long and Short Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays, and Two Flex Holidays
• Employee Anniversary Program
• Education Reimbursement Program

Every employee is expected to demonstrate the Kindred Way Values where everyone is important, we respect our buyers, we are honest, and we have integrity.
Kindred Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to hiring a diverse team.
Job Type: Full-time

The Customer Care Admin reports to the Regional VP of Construction and works directly with field Warranty Managers to provide timely, efficient, and quality services, with a high level of professionalism to all Kindred homeowners. The CCA is responsible for setting up homeowners in the warranty portal after closing and informing them how to access and submit warranty requests. Additionally, the CCA will handle a variety of calls from current buyers assisting them in the best possible manner and provide outstanding customer care to all current buyers and homeowners. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Makes initial contact with homeowners after closing to set up their warranty portal access.
• Guide Homeowners through steps to assess and address items in a patient and caring manner.
• Maintain clear and accurate instructions manuals for the warranty portal access, that will be sent
to homeowners upon closing.
• Track and update homeowner warranty requests as needed.
• Learn Kindred construction standards and warrantable items in order to communicate
effectively to homeowner when a request is not a warrantable item.
• Work with Division Warranty Managers to ensure warranty tickets are scheduled and completed
in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain a good rapport with homeowners and Warranty Managers.
• Follow up with homeowners to ensure customer sign-off on all completed service requests as
availability permits.
• Conduct 5 month and 11 month phone calls to homeowners to ensure there are no outstanding
items. At 11 months remind homeowners of the expiration of warranty policy. To assist in
building Avid Survey awareness.
• Attend various required meetings to stay up to date with the status of the Community progress,
construction practices, as well as the overall state community warranties.
• Utilize texting platform to communicate with buyers and homeowners.
• Consistently achieve regional business objectives by obtaining satisfactory survey results.
• Other duties for operations team as needed.
• Provide support to Region VP of Construction.

Job Requirements:
• High school education or the equivalent. Some college is preferred.
• One year of related experience in home building industry; construction process a plus.
• Ability to communicate clearly and attentively with diverse audiences via a remote setting.
• Team player willing to go the extra mile.
• Patience and ability to coach others.
• Reliable transportation, auto insurance, and a valid driver’s license.
• Basic computer literacy and proficiency with MS Office Suite and CRM softwares.
• Strong organizational, time management, analytical, problem solving, and mediation abilities
• Should easily manage walking tours of communities on an as needed basis.
• Ability to work between the hours of 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST/CDT.
• Some travel required.

Full-Time Permanent Employee Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long and Short Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays, and Two Flex Holidays
• Employee Anniversary Program
• Education Reimbursement Program

Every employee is expected to demonstrate the Kindred Way Values where everyone is important, we respect our buyers, we are honest, and we have integrity.

Kindred Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to hiring a diverse team.
Job Type: Full-time