We offer a competitive compensation package as well as excellent benefits. We promote quality of lifestyle, professionalism and integrity. Please fax resume and salary requirements to Human Resources (203) 966-3252 or e-mail to resumes@hobbsinc.com. No relocation package available. Resumes/cover letters without salary requirements will not be considered. We are an EOE.

Though Hobbs is not currently filling positions at this time, Hobbs still welcomes resumes for future consideration.

Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers

We are seeking a high-energy, highly intellectual individual who has experience in all phases of construction for our New Canaan, CT and Bridgehampton, NY locations. Must be able to direct and motivate a project team of architects, engineers and subcontractors and have the ability to manage multiple tasks. Construction job site visits are required.

This position requires a high, sustained mental energy and enthusiasm level to keep up with the pace of activity dictated by the industry. The successful candidate will have a sound understanding of contracts, plans and specifications and know construction methods, materials and regulations. This person will also be computer literate and be able to use Word, Excel and Outlook with ease as well as project specific software such as Timberline. Strong written and oral communications skills as well as interpersonal skills are required. The ability to make decisions and to analyze and address problems is also required.

Must be able to prioritize and work with little or no supervision from job start-up to job completion which include, but are not limited to coordination with architect, engineer, decorator, owner’s representatives and owner, understand safety issues and help enforce compliance with safety regulations, run weekly job meetings, establish and update job schedule regularly, prepare, distribute and log change orders, organize, log and maintain SK drawings and revised construction plans, publish, post and list regularly for review by subcontractors and design team., send “Request for Information” list to architect as necessary, order windows, doors, and hardware, review all door, window, hardware, schedules from architect, develop door, window, hardware schedules if necessary, review and monitor all allowances stated in contract and request and log in all shop drawings. Must approve sub/supplier bills monthly, enter commitments in Timberline for all subcontractors including changes and extras, prepare bills to owner by the 10th of each month, follow up with architect at first weekly meeting after sending requisition, collect receivables from owner before last day of the month and prepare monthly forecast to CEO. Finally, must request and follow through on certificate of occupancy after final inspection, administer and distribute punch list(s) and additional work lists at substantial completion stage of the job and prepare and distribute job closeout letter to subcontractors one to two billing cycles before the end of the project.

Project Manager for Personal Estate Management Division

This position must be able to adequately manage multiple small scope projects, multitask, interface with clients and trade professionals, estimate, buyout jobs, draft and execute project proposals, perform job scheduling, manage multiple Service Reps, monitor job costs, manage profitability in line with budget, prepare Client invoices, manage accounts receivable and payable and interface with all levels of management. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, job start-up, request and obtain schedule and effect formal turnover from General Manager, as necessary, schedule initial site meeting with Client and subcontractors, as necessary, distribute contract set of plans (if available) to subcontractors with plan control sheet, identify and initiate Scope of Work, in writing, and clarify with Client, draft, review and execute contract with Client, file for permit(s) as required, submit Job Start-up Sheet and schedule of values to the Finance Department, obtain signed work schedules and lien wavers, as required, maintain and update job book (get duplicate job book to Service Rep at start of job) and keep feeding scopes of work and changes to scopes to Service Rep., get a copy of Subcontractor List with phone numbers to Service Rep., organize and preside at job start-up meeting, as required and get assigned Service Rep. up-to-speed as necessary.

On-going activities include, obtain signed Master Subcontractor Agreements for all new subcontractors, as necessary, maintain all forms of coordination with architect, engineer, decorator, Owner’s representatives and Client, understand safety issues and help enforce compliance with safety regulations. Address safety issues with subcontractors prior to signing contracts, run weekly job meetings, or as necessary, and prepare agenda for weekly job site meeting, as necessary, take, publish and distribute weekly job-meeting minutes within 24-48 hours after the site meeting, establish and update job schedule regularly (review weekly, formally update monthly), prepare, distribute and log change orders, get copy of change order estimate to Finance before incurring costs, organize, log and maintain SK drawings and revised construction plans, publish, post and list regularly for review by subcontractors and design team, send “Request for Information” list to architect as necessary, coordinate requests with Service Rep., maintain information flow between office and field, perform routine project inspections and manage Client expectations, order windows, doors, and hardware, ensure special orders are placed in a timely manner, review all door, window, hardware, schedules from architect, develop door, window, and hardware schedules if necessary, review and monitor all allowances stated in contract, request and log in all shop drawings, request cuts/literature for all plumbing, electrical, and mechanical equipment, prepare and monitor necessary correspondence, approve sub/supplier bills monthly, enter commitments in Timberline for all subcontractors including changes and extras, prepare bills to owner by the 10th of each month, follow up with architect at first weekly meeting after sending requisition, collect receivables from owner before last day of the month, monthly forecast to RES General Manager, keep Service Rep. appraised of budget, request and follow through Certificate of Occupancy after final inspection, or as necessary, administer and distribute punch list(s) and additional work lists at substantial completion stage of the job, prepare and distribute job closeout letter to subcontractors one to two billing cycles before the end of the project, organize and preside at post-job meeting and maintain ongoing communication and follow up with Client.

Must be proficient in verbal and written communications. Minimum 5 years relevant experience, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Timberline a plus. Bachelor’s degree is a plus. Must be able to prioritize and work with little or no supervision.

Superintendent

This candidate must have a good work attitude and must be able to work independently. Superintendents supervise all on-site construction, including scheduling subcontractors, resolving day-to-day problems on the job site, and inspecting all work during construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Responsibilities of a Superintendent include, but are not limited to, setting up job, implement and monitor job site safety practices, analyze and implement job site protection, schedule and supervise pre-start meeting, assist Project Manager in selecting subcontractors, evaluate, train and directly supervise Hobbs employees, negotiate crew, equipment, and laborer/truck, compose three-week look ahead schedules and distribute to Project Manager on a weekly basis, schedule subs on job, anticipate schedule, call and schedule all subcontractors according to job pace, order and monitor material, meet with mechanical contractors, prior to commencement of framing, maintain relations with neighbors and town officials, request and monitor building department inspections, maintain current construction plans and SK log, request and monitor foundation location and as built surveys, update and maintain “as-built” utility site drawings, send requests for information to architects, review all design drawings for accuracy, practicality and efficiency, review all shop drawings to ensure that they accurately reflect as-built conditions and/or will work with future plans, prepare lumber take-off from framing plan, prepare trim take-offs, perform and record safety training, ensure good job site housekeeping and prepare daily field reports. In addition, this candidate must keep up on budget, request information from Project Manager as needed, document all time and material work, schedule and supervise pre-punch list sub meeting, create punch list(s), collect and maintain product warrantees and instruction manuals, must coordinate and assist Project Manager’s with final certificate of occupancy inspections and obtaining actual certificate occupancy.

This candidate needs to have strong organizational and people skills, a minimum of 5 years experience in scheduling, ordering, field supervision, quality control, and production of all phases of residential construction and a thorough knowledge of all trades. Must be able to enforce of all safety requirements. Must be proficient in verbal and written communications.