Construction Trainee

Construction Trainee Smith Douglas Homes - 3.4 Pelham, AL Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Cost management Construction cost control Outdoor work Writing skills Basic math Construction site inspections Cost control Mowing High school diploma or GED Task prioritization Cleaning Residential building projects Construction quality control Construction project closeout Construction Management Communication skills Construction quality assurance Entry level Full Job Description About the

Role:

At Smith Douglas Homes, we pride ourselves on being one of the fastest growing, privately owned home building companies in the country. We are looking for a Construction Manager Trainee to join our team in the Birmingham, Alabama metro area. Smith Douglas Homes is proud to offer a competitive benefits package to our employees as well as a family type work environment. This position will assist the Construction Manager in the completion of homes to the highest standards of quality, efficiency, cost control, and customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions:

Oversee community in Construction Manager's (CM) absence (i.e. weekly meetings, vacation, illness, homeowner orientations, etc.) Meet with County/City Inspectors if builder is unavailable Call in inspections in Construction Manager's absence Send the request to move schedules to Area Manager Assist CM with punch-out of homes for QC walks and Homeowner sign offs. Meet with and sign off on deliveries of materials when needed Water lawns (seasonal) Attend Quality Assurance walk and follow up to ensure Quality Assurance checklist is completed Assist with Homeowner Orientation Sign off Keep all drive barricades in place Unlock and lock homes daily Assist CM in assuring all punch out and homeowner walk items are signed off and completed BEFORE closing. Oversee building and painting of permit boards Post building permit cards Adjust/clean out water meter boxes so municipality will set meters Aid CM to ensure job site cleanliness Assist with any community maintenance as need (mowing lawn) Attend and perform inspections

Slab Foundation Framing Post-Mechanical Final Minimum Job Requirements:

Education:

High School, College:

Construction Management degree helpful.

Experience:

Residential construction or similar industry is helpful.

Mental/Reasoning Requirements:

Page Break Reading Writing Basic Math Skills Page Break Work Environment:

Page Break Works Alone Works w/others Verbal contact w/others Works outdoors

Social/Interpersonal Traits:

Initiative Good communication skills Customer orientation Detail oriented Ability to prioritize multiple tasks