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Job Opening: Services Supervisor

Semmes & Co. Builders, Inc., a General Contractor, seeks a highly motivated construction professional with multi-trade experience in the field, as well as leadership skills and high-level digital literacy, to manage and execute special remodel projects and home maintenance and repair services for high-end homes in San Luis Obispo County.

Responsibilities: 50% office / 50% field
 

• Manage all field work for the Services Division: Home Management Program, Special Projects, and Warranty.

• Conduct initial site walk for all new projects to understand client needs, define scope of work, and document sufficient information (measurements, photos, specs, etc.) to generate an estimate.

• Devise solutions and provide professional recommendations to address client needs.

• Assist clients in the materials selection process by connecting them with the appropriate vendors.

• Accurately communicate scope of work and request bids from subcontractors, as needed.

• Build internal labor and materials estimates for self-performed scopes by leveraging your intimate knowledge of construction assemblies and field execution timelines.

• Manage master schedule across all projects, accounting for material lead times, subcontractor availability, internal resource utilization, and unforeseen delays.

• Execute the scope of work—50% self-perform handyman-type service work / 50% supervision of crew and subs.

• Maintain a detailed record of actual labor hours and materials/subcontractor costs expended for each project, and ensure budget alignment.

• Assist in keeping all project management records up to date.

• Assist with project closeout, including quality control audits, notice of completion, and client satisfaction surveys.

• Review all job costs and authorize invoicing.

• Assist in generating performance reports and documenting lessons learned for ongoing division development.

Required Skills:

• Expert-level construction skills with the ability to alternate between supervision and hands-on work, as needed.
• Ability to provide leadership in a diverse workforce full of varying skill level.
• Ability to manage multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional organization skills, with an ability to understand and work with established processes and procedures to keep projects on track and meet deadlines.
• Ability to create budgets, assess bids, and work with construction plans.

• Attention to detail, especially with materials, measurements, colors, product specs, etc.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe, and an ability to learn MS Project and QuickBooks, or other programs, as necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for use in client and vendor interactions.
• Ability to cultivate client/vendor relationships and to work effectively as a team member.

This position is ideal for anyone with a minimum of 5 years of construction and leadership experience with an interest in sustainability. This is a full-time position with benefits. Starting compensation ranges from $32-$40+ per hour depending on experience.

To apply, upload your resume & cover letter online at http://semmesco.com/employment-application/ by COB on Friday, April 12th.

More About Us:
 

Semmes & Co. Builders is a 45-year-old custom home building company that specializes in highly unique custom features, including rammed earth, off-grid solar, straw bale, and cutting-edge building science. Our clients expect the best because our reputation demands it.