Construction Manager, Nuvista Homes

**Title**:Construction Manager

**Location**:Calgary and surrounding communities. Office is located at 37 Quarry Park Blvd SE, Calgary

At NuVista Homes, our people make the difference. We offer an exciting place to build your career with competitive compensation and benefit packages, company matching RRSP/DPSP program, employee home purchase program and employee discounts.

**Job Overview**

Reporting to the Vice-President, as the **Construction Manager **you will oversee the daily functions of the Construction Department including job production, staffing, budget, scheduling, safety, trade/supplier relationships and customer service.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

- Maintaining project schedules, budgets and staffing levels, and preparing regular progress reports.
- Supervising, developing and providing guidance to team members and trades.
- Organizing and assigning work to ensure projects are completed in timely manner and with high quality workmanship. Ensuring work is completed to deliver excellent customer service and satisfaction.
- Assisting in the procurement and retention of trade and supplier partners.
- Continuously monitoring and improving construction related cost controls.
- Building and fostering positive relationships with suppliers and other related parties.
- Conducting regular site inspections or assessments to identify and resolve deficiencies and potential issues.
- Promoting and enforcing a safe work environment, ensuring work is completed in a safe manner and adhering to Qualico’s Safety Program and relevant health and safety legislation.
- A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation as well as write and present in a persuasive and influencing manner.
- An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non-judgmental way.
- A creative problem solver; you think outside the box for solutions without fear of failure.
- A leader; you attract, retain, develop or improve the skills of others through effective coaching and guidance.

**Essential Requirements**
- Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in a supervisory position.
- Knowledge of general construction practices in the residential construction industry.
- Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Satisfactory verification of criminal record check and driver’s abstract.
- Comfortable using office equipment, Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams SharePoint and PowerPoint) and remote access systems (NewStar Sales, or similar).

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, or equivalent is an asset.
- Previous experience with BuildPro is an asset.

**What We Value**
- Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
- Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
- Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.
- Staying current with technical job skills.
- Consistently meeting customer expectations.
- Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.

**Work Conditions**

You primarily work between the construction sites and office during regular business hours. Overtime may occasionally be required.

**About Us**

NuVista Homes, a single-family business unit of Qualico, is committed to providing high quality homes at an affordable price. NuVista Homes customizes your home, work with suppliers that give you the quality and selection you need, and uphold the highest standards and materials in construction. Our team is dedicated to architectural innovation, unique design, streamlined function and exceptional customer service. NuVista Homes is located in Calgary AB. To learn more, click here.

**Closing Dat**e**: December 4, 2024