Construction Production Manager - Kaminski Construction

Construction Production Manager

(No Recruiters Please)

About Kaminski Construction, LLC:

Kaminski Construction, LLC is a rapidly growing company specializing in both residential and commercial construction. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, safety, and community service. With a strong foundation in the industry, we are expanding our team and looking for a dedicated Safety Officer to join us in maintaining and enhancing our safety protocols.

As a Construction Production Manager you will be responsible for the leadership and oversight of field operations, including the planning, quality control, administration, and successful, profitable completion of all construction projects. Must be organized and able to manage several responsibilities simultaneously, while ensuring each project meets Kaminski Construction's quality and customer service standards.

Responsibilities:

Pre-Contract

• Support the sales effort. Help achieve adequate pricing by providing expertise as to anticipated project challenges and costs.

Pre-Build

• Review project contract. Study, evaluate and identify all tasks and risks. Work with Estimator if issues are identified to get corrected before going into the Build phase. Determine when it is ready to schedule, and all necessary documents are completed and uploaded into our CRM.
• Assign the Project Manager best suited for each project, based on skill set, workload and specific client needs.
• Ensure pre-build meetings and job walks are conducted between the Estimator and Project Manager to ensure that all available project information is effectively relayed.

Build

• Ensure that Project Managers proactively update plans and schedules as situations change, that projects are code compliant, meet or exceed quality standards, and complete profitably and on-time. Anticipate challenges on projects and revise plans as needed to avoid issues and delays and achieve profitability goals.
• Organize and lead project team schedule meetings weekly. Provide feedback on performance, debrief Project Managers, and ensure all projects are on task and risks are mitigated. Verify that project plans are effectively executed and results achieve or surpass performance objectives related to productivity, quality, service, change orders and safety.  
• Anticipate and proactively maximize project profitability to include, among other things, reviewing material requests, coordinating with purchasing, and scheduling departments to ensure efficiency and profitability expectations are achieved or surpassed; conduct site visits and anticipate project needs to reduce or eliminate unproductive time review project costs and work with field staff.
• Ensure Project Managers have completed all completion walks, punch lists or uncompleted tasks in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform random and scheduled project quality control & safety inspections throughout the duration of the project.
• Upon completion, evaluate each project, and create an updated system summary if needed, provide feedback to the Operations Manager, Sales Manager and Owners on what worked and what could have been better. Recommend changes designed to improve outcomes going forward.
• Oversee delivery of project close out documents as needed, and the smooth transition of the project to completion to the billing department.

Management

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to direct reports. Conduct 90 day and annual performance reviews. Monitor their abilities concerning leadership, technical ability, safety and quality installation practices. Provide recommendation, encouragement, direction, training, and private correction when needed.
• Attend safety meetings and work closely with Safety Officer to ensure safety best practices are strictly followed and adhered to.
• Ensure all members of the project team communicate effectively and are aware of project successes, issues and challenges so that they may do their jobs effectively. Communicate daily with direct reports.
• Create the department's training calendar, ensure that all Field Staff meet the company's and department's qualifications in management, technical skills, and customer service.
• Monitor all department field employees' technical licenses and certifications in partnership with HR. Ensure all are current for the work being performed.

General

• Provide exceptional customer service with the goal of establishing long-term partnerships with customers and other project partners. Proactively and effectively communicate and address issues that may arise to avoid surprises. Return calls in a timely manner, resolving open issues in a fast and efficient manner.
• Maintain a cooperative working environment, positive employee relations and morale, while enforcing discipline as required.
• Complete clear and concise paperwork as needed.
• Maintain timely, open communication with the construction team daily.
• Maintain professional appearance and attitude at all times, expecting the same from the team.
• Clean and organize your company provided vehicle weekly, if applicable.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction management, with a focus on residential or commercial projects.
• Proven experience in managing teams and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, materials, and safety standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in construction management software and tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, technical drawings and communicate information to team.
• Maintain knowledge of, and ensure all installations are congruent with all applicable building codes and standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. regularly, and up to 100 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to sit at a desk for a minimum of 4 hours. Must be able to walk, bend, and crawl for on-site job inspections. Must be able to talk on the phone and work on a computer simultaneously.

Salary:

• $75,000 - $85,000 per year, depending on experience.

Benefits:

• Employer matching contribution retirement plan
• PTO (paid time off)
• Health Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Gym Membership
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance (various plans)
• The schedule is Monday - Thursday, 7:00am-5:30pm (Hours may vary as they are subject to change as needed, but this is the standard day-to-day schedule).
• 4 day work weeks.

About us:

Kaminski Construction is a full-service, family-owned general contracting business based in Eugene, Oregon. We are licensed with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (license #181022), bonded and insured. We regularly work in Eugene, Springfield, Junction City, Roseburg, and other surrounding communities in Lane, Linn and Douglas counties.

Our promise:

We will deliver quality professional work, on time and on budget, with responsive and respectful service.

Our values:

Do the right thing: We work with honesty and integrity no matter what.

Be safe: We begin every project with the assurance that we will be safe through the whole process.

Work hard: If there's a will, there's a way. We work to find the best solution to our client's problems.

Be responsive and flexible: There is often a need for modifications, and we will provide a swift response to customer requests. We are open to change and will adjust to the needs of our clients.

Work as a team: All our employees are valuable team members.

Leave the job site clean: We leave every space we work in cleaner than we found it.

Make a positive impact: We strive to make your life better through living space repairs and renovations.

Our history:

Kaminski Construction was born in 2008 at the beginning of the Great Recession. We landed our first job and began to grow, as other construction companies were laying workers off. We have continued to grow and expand our services and now field a crew of about 24 full-time employees. 

Kaminski Construction, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.