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Construction Manager

Feb 11, 2025



Company Description

Founded in 1973, Lexington Homes is a prominent Chicagoland homebuilder known for quality, integrity, and success. Under the leadership of the founding family, Lexington creates desirable communities throughout Chicago and its suburbs. The company's focus on creating homes where people want to live has been key to its success for over 50 years, with more than 42,000 homes delivered to satisfied homeowners.


Role Description

Under the direction of the Vice President of Operations, the Construction Manager

oversees the day-to-day operation of the job site. This contract Construction Project Manager role is based in Chicago, IL, and the surrounding suburbs. As a construction project manager, you will be responsible for project coordination, construction project manager, and on-site project management tasks.


Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise all on-site construction.


Develop construction schedules and daily monitor to ensure that they are adhered

to by all subcontractors and vendors to meet scheduled delivery dates.


Inspect all work during construction to ensure compliance with plans,

specifications and building codes.


Resolve day-to-day construction issues.


Approve purchase orders and invoices for payment.


Communicate with sales staff on a regular basis.


Set up the onsite job site operations center and onsite sales offices.


Set up and finish the onsite models.


Review plans and communicate with the architect.


Assist with the review process between the village and the architect to obtain the

approved plans.


Process files and obtain building permit applications and prepare check

requisitions as required for permit fees and certificates of occupancy.


Establish a good working relationship with the city building officials' personnel.

Set


Set up a pre-con meeting with the village inspectors.


Process and distribute freeze releases as approved by the V. P of Operations.


Schedule and conduct an onsite pre-construction meeting with all relevant

subcontractors prior to commencing work.


Conduct safety meetings with subcontractors, foremen, and or superintendents.


Conduct all orientation meetings and walk-throughs with the home buyer.


Responsible for completion of all walk-thru items from pre-close to end of one

year warranty.


Update plans as necessary with the architect.


Verify and install options per freeze paperwork.


Daily monitor all construction to ensure quality is of the highest standard.

Schedule and supervise all inspections.


Conduct exterior and landscaping walks with the HOA and landscaper.


Develop punch lists not limited to rough and final.


Responsible for job site safety


Qualifications

  • Project Coordination and Construction Project Management skills
  • Experience in overall Project Management
  • Strong organizational and leadership abilities
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Knowledge of building codes and regulations



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