Director/Vice President of Construction

BREAK GROUND ON A REWARDING CAREER WITH US!

At MDC Holdings, Inc./Richmond American Homes, we encourage a company culture that promotes professionalism, teamwork, health & wellness and work-life balance. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for success, consider building a career with us. We’re proud to be one of the most established builders in the industry, with 45 years of experience and 240,000 homes to our credit.

Position Summary

We are seeking a qualified Director/Vice President of Construction to join our Riverside Division team. This position oversees all field activity and supervises all Production Managers, Superintendents and Assistants, and Home Care Warranty Specialists at all job sites. (The title of the position will be determined at the time of candidate selection based on candidate skill-set and experience).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for staffing and managing the construction function at all projects within the division. 
• Supervises all Production Managers and Superintendents to ensure product quality/consistency, adherence to schedules, effective job site supervision and cost control.  Conducts continuing education and training sessions for construction staff.
• Managers Customer Service department to ensure timely completion of all warranty requests, including proactive decisions to eliminate repetitive problems.
• Reviews material take-offs and accuracy of Construction plans and advises Purchasing Department accordingly. Develop designated tasks, standard features, option list per plan/subdivision. Estimate hard costs to determine pricing.
• Assists with the preparation of budgets.  Monitors and controls costs.  Assists plan development; initiates lot delineations; prepares feasibility studies; prices custom changes; reviews and approves house plans.
• Develops relations with local Code Enforcement Officials and working knowledge of relevant building codes.
• Negotiates, authorizes and manages work required by outside contractors. Researches potential subcontractors. Hires and/or terminates subcontracts. Negotiates and prepares contracts. 

Requirements

Construction Management Degree and equivalent work in experience.

6 years progressive experience in construction management- preferrably in production homebuilding. Must be an effective communicator and have demonstrated leadership skills in managing people. Must be proficient in all Microsoft applications. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Benefits & Perks!

While we value hard work, we also recognize the importance of having fun! Our employees enjoy a collaborative environment where they can freely bounce ideas off one another and participate in exciting teambuilding activities and outings, like trips to the ballpark, holiday celebrations, regular office socials and much more.

• Positive, collaborative team culture
• Competitive compensation structure
• Comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA accounts, 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and EAP
• Time Off benefits include: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Bereavement, Jury Duty, FMLA, and Military leave
• Discounted pet insurance
• Home purchase discounts & more!

*All benefits are subject to qualification and hire dates. Not all benefits apply to commissioned sales people.

Compensation

• Base Salary: $150,000 -$180,000
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Bonus Type: Year-end Discretionary 

If you are ready for more than a job and seek a career with one of the most respected organizations in a top industry then we want to hear from you. Please also visit our website at www.richmondamerican.com for more information.

MDC Holdings, Inc. / Richmond American Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-RR1 #LI-ONSITE