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Requirements found

Scheduling (nice) Budgeting Compliance Project Management (nice)

What this posting asks for

Level: Manager — The title says "Manager".

Main responsibilities

• Oversee all facets of multi-disciplinary residential construction projects on-site, from foundation to finish, with a focus on quality and innovation
• Champion the full project lifecycle for residential builds, prioritizing customer satisfaction, sustainability, and operational readiness
• Solicit and evaluate proposals from architects, engineers, and residential contractors; award contracts to drive value and speed
• Draft, negotiate, and manage comprehensive construction contracts specializing in residential disciplines
• Develop detailed project controls, including scheduling, budgeting, and cost management for residential developments
• Develop accurate preliminary cost estimates based on residential scopes, including material, labor, and site-specific factors
• Navigate and expedite approvals from city, county, and regulatory bodies for residential zoning, building codes, and environmental compliance
• Build strong partnerships with contractors, fabricators, architects, and internal stakeholders to align with residential project goals
• Proactively resolve design, permitting, and construction challenges in real-time, adapt to dynamic field conditions
• Partner with facilities teams and end-users to transition residential spaces into fully operational, low-maintenance environments post-construction

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, or engineering” · “5+ years of hands-on professional experience in residential architecture, engineering, construction management, or facilities development” · “Intermediate proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD software for residential layouts”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “Champion the full project lifecycle for residential builds, prioritizing customer satisfaction, sustainability, and operational readiness” · “Develop detailed project controls, including scheduling, budgeting, and cost management for residential developments” · “Proven track record with residential project management and scheduling tools (e.g., Procore, Primavera, or MS Project)”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “Oversee all facets of multi-disciplinary residential construction projects on-site, from foundation to finish, with a focus on quality and innovation” · “Develop accurate preliminary cost estimates based on residential scopes, including material, labor, and site-specific factors” · “Navigate and expedite approvals from city, county, and regulatory bodies for residential zoning, building codes, and environmental compliance”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Stakeholder management Core
  In the posting: “Draft, negotiate, and manage comprehensive construction contracts specializing in residential disciplines” · “Build strong partnerships with contractors, fabricators, architects, and internal stakeholders to align with residential project goals” · “employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, ge…”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “Partner with facilities teams and end-users to transition residential spaces into fully operational, low-maintenance environments post-construction” · “Exceptional independent thinker and collaborative team player, with initiative, clear communication, and a bias for action”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Customer focus Core
  In the posting: “Champion the full project lifecycle for residential builds, prioritizing customer satisfaction, sustainability, and operational readiness” · “Partner with facilities teams and end-users to transition residential spaces into fully operational, low-maintenance environments post-construction”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
• Problem solving Supporting
  In the posting: “Proactively resolve design, permitting, and construction challenges in real-time, adapt to dynamic field conditions”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Communication Supporting
  In the posting: “Exceptional independent thinker and collaborative team player, with initiative, clear communication, and a bias for action”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Ownership and accountability Supporting
  In the posting: “Exceptional independent thinker and collaborative team player, with initiative, clear communication, and a bias for action”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Data and analysis Supporting
  In the posting: “Expertise across residential development technical disciplines, including civil/site work, structural framing, mechanical/HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing,…”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Adaptability and learning Supporting
  In the posting: “Proactively resolve design, permitting, and construction challenges in real-time, adapt to dynamic field conditions”
  Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.

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