Date: 2 days ago
City: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Contract type: Full time

Description
Empire Property Construction is looking for a Construction Division Manager to join our Lehigh Valley team! Empire Property Construction LLC is a locally owned and operated company whose headquarters are located in Allentown. Our core business is the rehabilitation of investment properties, both residential and commercial.
This position is fully in-person. Please review the job details and specific requirements before applying.
Salary & Benefits
Position Overview:
The Construction Division Manager is responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day operations of the construction division of Empire Property Construction, ensuring efficient processes, optimal resource utilization, and achievement of departmental goals. This role involves fostering a collaborative and productive work environment, developing and implementing strategies to drive departmental success, and effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
EEO statement
Empire Property Management shall follow the spirit and intent of all federal, state, and local employment law and is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Empire Property Construction is looking for a Construction Division Manager to join our Lehigh Valley team! Empire Property Construction LLC is a locally owned and operated company whose headquarters are located in Allentown. Our core business is the rehabilitation of investment properties, both residential and commercial.
This position is fully in-person. Please review the job details and specific requirements before applying.
Salary & Benefits
- $75,000 / year
- Medical, Dental, Vision (employer contribution to medical benefits)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off, 7 Paid Holidays
Position Overview:
The Construction Division Manager is responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day operations of the construction division of Empire Property Construction, ensuring efficient processes, optimal resource utilization, and achievement of departmental goals. This role involves fostering a collaborative and productive work environment, developing and implementing strategies to drive departmental success, and effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management:
- Lead, motivate, and inspire a team of field and office employees to achieve departmental objectives.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members.
- Foster a positive and inclusive work culture that encourages teamwork, innovation, and professional growth.
- Collaborate with senior management to develop and execute departmental strategies aligned with the overall organizational goals.
- Set clear performance targets, KPIs, and objectives for the department and ensure their successful attainment.
- Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth workflow, efficient processes, and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Monitor and analyze departmental performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Allocate resources effectively to maximize productivity and efficiency.
- Conduct detailed material take-offs to accurately estimate the quantity and types of materials required for each phase of the project.
- Monitor material deliveries to ensure they align with project schedules and specifications.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings through efficient material management and utilization.
- Maintain an operational inventory of necessary tools, consumables and safety equipment.
- Develop and implement strategies for effective equipment and asset management within the department.
- Maintain accurate records of equipment, including inventory.
- Coordinate the scheduling of field employees to ensure efficient deployment and utilization of resources.
- Create and maintain schedules, considering factors such as workload, employee availability, and project deadlines.
- Address scheduling conflicts and adjustments in a timely and effective manner.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and evaluations for departmental employees, providing constructive feedback and setting development goals.
- Recognize and reward high-performing team members while addressing performance issues.
- Review and approve Paid Time Off (PTO) requests from departmental employees, ensuring adequate coverage and adherence to company policies.
- Develop and manage the departmental budget, tracking expenses, and ensuring cost-effective operations.
- Collaborate with finance to forecast and manage financial resources, optimizing resource allocation and expenditure.
- Continuously evaluate departmental processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing best practices.
- Maintaining a safe working environment by training and enforcing safety protocols
- Ensure the image of the company is supported by the appearance of and activities of the construction teams and job sites..
- Be responsible for the efficient and profitable use of the company’s time, manpower, equipment and materials on each project.
- Conduct regular inspections and address any issues promptly.
- Conduct project closeout procedures, including final inspections, punch lists, and documentation.
- Regularly update and review job budgets to reflect actual costs incurred, ensuring accurate and up-to-date financial information.
- Investigate the reasons behind the budget overruns. This could involve examining change orders, unforeseen issues, material cost increases, labor inefficiencies, or scope changes. Be prepared to implement cost-saving measures to bring jobs back on track.
- Conduct comprehensive job costing analysis at the conclusion of each project, reviewing actual costs against budgeted expenses. Prepare and present to senior management and stakeholders identifying reasons for deviations and documenting lessons learned for future projects.
- Act as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, fostering strong relationships with vendors and regulatory authorities.
- Act as a liaison between EPC and our clients, providing regular updates on project statuses, milestones, and potential issues.
- Collaborate with Human Resources for recruiting and onboarding of constructive candidates.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
EEO statement
Empire Property Management shall follow the spirit and intent of all federal, state, and local employment law and is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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