Construction Manager

For more than thirty years, Inspire Communities and its predecessor companies have developed, acquired, and managed manufactured housing communities nationwide. Today we are one of the country’s largest owners and operators of manufactured housing communities and recreational vehicle resorts. We create vibrant, affordable communities for working families and retirees and attractive vacation destinations for seasonal travelers. With financial sponsorship from one of the world’s largest alternative investment managers, we bring institutional discipline to our entrepreneurial roots and are positioned for continued significant growth. Why Choose Inspire Communities? At Inspire Communities, we empower our employees to grow, succeed, and make a difference—both in our communities and in their careers. If you’re looking for a rewarding role where your work is valued, apply today! Job Summary: The Construction Manager works under the direction of the Construction Director to oversee and direct all activities associated with new home installation & set up including planning, site preparation, and home ordering synchronization. Travel and site visits are also required for this position. What You'll Do Negotiates labor and material scopes of work, specifications, pricing, and other terms and conditions with contractors to obtain timely, high-quality, cost-effective construction services. Utilizes automation and electronic data management tools to effectively communicate, share information, develop status reports, and monitor and maintain project status and schedules, as well as documenting any changes (e.g., Back Office Construction Manager CPM, MS Project, Gantt, and Excel). Coordinates with vendors to obtain timely vendor and contractor responses to punch list warranty items, while addressing and resolving any responsiveness issues. Negotiates, executes, communicates, enforces, and properly documents all contractor and vendor construction contracts. Adheres to all federal, state, and local laws as well as Company policies and Code of Conduct to protect the interest of the Company. Clearly sets and communicates the expectations for quality of work, completion of tasks, correct labor type, and utilization of best practices, industry standards, and local municipal ordinances to ensure a quality project installation the first time. Manages contractors’ performance in conformance with contract and quality expectations. The ability to handle the escalation of performance issues. Monitors and reviews construction timelines and costs on a regular basis to help communities stay within budget and ensure that all vendors and contractors bill accurately based upon the work performed. Addresses budget variance issues with Construction Director. Develops and implements strategies and tracking mechanisms to prevent and/or rectify cost overrun concerns. Predicts and assesses the impact of financial decision alternatives and recommends actions to ensure that financial objectives are met. Assists Construction Director in the development of construction cost budgets and estimates, as well as any other tasks assigned by supervisor. 50% travel required depending on projects. What We're Looking For Meticulous attention to detail, numerical fluency, and comfort with the monthly rigor of budget performance and review. The ability to roughly estimate and forecast the labor force and vendor management. Must have an interest in questioning existing practices and the willingness to research, evaluate, and promote new practices. Must be able to speak confidently with, present to, and influence a variety of Company team members—leadership and non-leadership—both online and in person. Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment, and display excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Superior organizational and time-management skills. Must have a highly professional, enthusiastic demeanor and energy level. Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications as well as applications related to the specific position. Bilingual fluency is preferred, but not required. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is preferred, but not required. Three to five years minimum of full-time work experience with demonstrated achievements guiding and motivating construction management staff is required. Experience with new home contracting and procurement, contract administration negotiation procurement, and experience with labor force & vendor management procurement is preferred. Experience working with manufactured home communities (MHC), or other real estate industry sectors is a strong advantage. What We Offer At Inspire Communities, we value our employees just as much as we value our residents. We offer the following benefits to our full-time (30+ hours per week) employees: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with multiple plans so you can choose the coverage that best suits the needs of you and your family Financial Wellness & Savings: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts, (FSA) and other options to help manage expenses with eligible plans Retirement savings program with a company match Competitive time off, including ten holidays, vacation, sick time, and more Work-Life Balance Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeBalance discounts, and other wellness resources Professional development resources and opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for qualifying programs Inspire Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to recruit, examine, hire, train, promote, discipline, or discharge, as well as every aspect of personnel policies, work assignments, work environment, and other benefit and privileges of employment, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs and free from illegal discrimination. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, or any other protected under federal, state, or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email with your request.