Construction Manager

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Job Summary

The Construction Manager serves as the on-site community representative and supports Sun’s Construction Services team in managing assigned expansion, development, and capital projects. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, in accordance with approved plans, and meet quality standards.
The Construction Manager collaborates closely with Community Managers and Regional Vice Presidents (RVPs) to guide and assist in the completion of capital projects at the community level, overseeing all phases from design through completion.

This role provides the opportunity to work remote.

Job Duties

• Works with Construction Services leaders to manage construction of expansion, development, capital, and maintenance projects. (Essential)
• Acts as Sun's representative to manage contractors, subcontractors and vendors to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget (Essential)
• Inspects construction projects to ensure it is progressing in accordance with plans, specifications and regulatory requirements. (Essential)
• Reviews and analyzes contract proposals and assists in selection of qualified contractors to complete capital improvement within the budgeted amount. (Essential)
• Monitors capital projects as assigned from design to completion. (Essential)
• Works in partnership with Operations Leadership assisting communities with development of construction capital budgets. (Essential)
• Works with community management to address construction or facility issues, develops solutions, and follows through with implementation.
• Addresses maintenance related issues and develops procedures for communities to implement.
• Meets with governmental and municipal agencies to ensure project compliance.
• Solves problems that arise during construction by escalating concerns to appropriate team members and actively participating in resolution communication.
• Guides and assists communities with setting of homes, while ensuring the community is trained how to manage the process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience (Preferred)
• 5 years in related job experience in construction and/or utilities management (Required)
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to read and understand construction drawings and documents.
• Ability to effectively communicate with both field management and senior management.
• Ability to project track and report through analytical documentation.
• Ability to work well independently as well as on a team
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to successfully lead others to live Sun’s culture and produce quality results
• Ability to travel by car or plane with overnight stays as required: 40-60%

BENEFITS

At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility.

• Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family
• Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans
• On-Site Fitness Center
• Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Insurance
• Legal Assistance Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education
• Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation
• Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child
• Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty

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