The Production Team Lead is responsible for the daily supervision and coordination of the production team, job file management, and support of construction activities, including scheduling multiple housing projects. With a strong attention to detail, this role is tasked with developing time and cost-effective strategies to ensure project success.
Essential Functions
Project Delivery: Budgets, Schedules, Documentation
- Oversee the daily activities and lead the training/onboarding of project coordinators and to provide team coverage.
- Ensure timely and accurate execution of project and servicing schedules and budgets through ERP and content management systems.
- Prepare, monitor, and manage project/lot budgets, accruals, variance analyses, and starts/specs reporting.
- Lead and/or assist starts meetings, record and distribute minutes, and maintain the starts calendar.
- Identify and resolve project delays or budget overruns with design, procurement, and construction teams, implementing corrective actions.
- Ensure timely completion of job starts, including utility applications and accurate data entry into ERP and content management systems.
- Generate purchase orders and collaborate with procurement, suppliers, and vendors for RFIs/RFPs.
- Support construction by managing documentation (e.g., shop drawings, specifications, lot inspections), ensuring accurate uploads into the content management system.
- Monitor and report on variance purchase orders, working with superintendents and vendors to resolve inconsistencies.
- Provide feedback to procurement on budget and specification discrepancies.
- Manage and configure content management systems for construction and vendor interactions.
- Address and resolve invoicing discrepancies as needed.
- Attend meetings with Construction Managers and Project Managers, providing relevant updates.
- Expand the vendor base through effective business networking.
Change Management
- Manage trade/supplier allocation changes arising from scope adjustments, regulatory changes, or procurement cost savings.
- Oversee document change requests, VPOs, urgent construction requests, and vendor/partner inquiries during the construction phase.
Strategy & Process Improvement
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at simplifying processes, reducing costs, improving lead times and preparing for organizational transformation.
- Deepen understanding of the real estate and construction ecosystem to align with the company’s growth objectives and expansion plans.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in design, procurement, sales, and construction to build consensus and align on strategic decisions.
- Resolve recurring invoicing/vendor issues and document patterns for process optimization.
- Engage with suppliers and trades to foster strong relationships and facilitate smooth business interactions.
EDUCATION
Required
- Associate's degree in Engineering Technology
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Beneficial
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