Residential General Contractor (GC) / Custom Home Construction Manager

Position: Residential General Contractor / Construction Manager Project: Private Luxury Custom Home Construction Location: Lake Nona / Lake Hart, Orange County, Florida Employer: Homeowner (Owner) Project Type: New Custom Residential Construction Project Size: Approximately 12,000 Square Feet Employment Type: Full-Time Project Engagement / Contract Position 1. Overall Project Management Take responsibility for managing the entire construction process from site preparation and groundbreaking through final completion. Develop and maintain a comprehensive construction schedule with milestones and deadlines. Coordinate all construction activities and ensure work progresses according to approved plans and specifications. Act as the primary point of contact between the Owner, architect, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and inspectors. Identify construction problems early and provide practical solutions. Keep the Owner informed of project progress, delays, risks, and important decisions. Represent the Owner's interests throughout the project. 2. Pre-Construction Planning Review architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and landscape drawings. Review construction documents and identify potential conflicts, omissions, and coordination issues before work begins. Coordinate with architects and engineers to resolve design and construction questions. Assist with permitting, inspections, utility coordination, site preparation, and construction readiness. Review material selections, specifications, lead times, and procurement schedules. Prepare a detailed construction budget and project schedule before major construction activities begin. 3. Subcontractor and Trade Management Identify, evaluate, coordinate, schedule, and supervise all subcontractors and trade partners. Manage approximately 30 or more subcontractors and specialty contractors as required. Obtain and compare competitive subcontractor bids. Verify subcontractor qualifications, licenses, insurance, and references. Establish clear scopes of work and expectations for each trade. Coordinate trade sequencing to avoid delays, conflicts, and unnecessary expenses. Monitor subcontractor performance, workmanship, attendance, and productivity. Ensure subcontractors follow approved plans, specifications, safety requirements, and schedules. Resolve subcontractor disputes and performance problems promptly. 4. Construction Quality Control Maintain high construction standards throughout every phase of construction. Conduct regular inspections and document workmanship and deficiencies. Verify that installed materials and products meet approved specifications. Inspect foundations, structural framing, roofing, waterproofing, windows, doors, insulation, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, drywall, finishes, and other critical components. Pay special attention to waterproofing, moisture protection, drainage, roof systems, structural integrity, and building-envelope performance. Establish quality-control checkpoints before work is covered or concealed. Prepare and maintain a written deficiency and correction list. Ensure all deficiencies are corrected before approving completion of the applicable work. 5. Budget and Cost Control Develop and maintain a detailed construction budget. Monitor actual expenses against the approved budget. Review subcontractor proposals, supplier quotations, invoices, and payment applications. Verify that work has been properly completed before recommending payments. Identify cost overruns and provide advance notice to the Owner. Obtain Owner approval before authorizing additional work, upgrades, substitutions, or change orders that affect cost. Maintain accurate records of commitments, payments, allowances, and remaining project costs. Provide monthly budget and cost reports. 6. Scheduling and Project Progress Prepare and maintain a detailed construction schedule. Coordinate subcontractors, deliveries, inspections, and material procurement. Monitor d…

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