Conner Homes

Conner Homes has been building quality homes in the Northwest for 60 years. As a multi-generational, family-owned business, we live in the community where we build. And since we plan to be here for the next 60 years and beyond, it’s essential that our homes — and our service — stand the test of time.

As Orientation Consultant you will work under the supervision of the CustomerCare Manager to perform Home Orientation Tours for our new Home Owners. Our Home Orientation Tours serve a multilayered purpose: 1) To introduce our Homeowners to their new home and familiarize them with its features, maintenance, and care. 2) To transition Homeowners from our sales and production team to our Customer care team. 3) To convey our thanks and a sense of what it means to be a part of the Conner Homes Family. As the Orientation Consultant you will be a key component in our Homeowners experience of Conner Homes.

Duties

• Familiarity with all Conner neighborhoods and the differences between them.
• Foster good working relationships and maintain clear lines of communication with production staff, site sales staff, and scheduling personnel.
• Understand and apply knowledge of quality construction standards to Orientation process.
• Understand and present technical information about the home accurately and articulately.
• Accurately and consistently report Orientation results via internal reporting system

Qualifications

• Professional personal presentation.
• A sincere enjoyment of people and the process of direct presentation and communication.
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness.
• Well-developed critical thinking skills and the ability to employ them during “in the moment” situations.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. The successful candidate will possess the ability to be simultaneously direct and empathetic while in personal contact with Homeowners.
• Attention to detail.
• Willing to learn new skills.
• Experience in real estate sales, outside sales, or high level customer service.
• Experience in the home building industry is preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license. Will require travel to all Conner Home communities around the Puget Sound area.

At Conner, you’ll be surrounded by smart people with strong work ethics whose mission is to maximize value to customers, the community, and our peers by working efficiently to produce sustainably-built, high quality homes and neighborhoods. Conner is a place where new ideas are championed, creativity and collaboration are valued, and individual contributions influence the course of the company.

This position is part time, around 10-20 hours/week.

To apply for this position, please send your resume to connerjobs@connerhomes.com.

At Conner Homes, the difference is character. Founded 60 years ago, we are still a local, multi-generational, family owned business. Here at Conner, we share the interests of our community in building homes responsibly, with attention to design, a devotion to quality and absolute integrity.

Conner Homes is currently looking for a Purchasing Associate for their Purchasing Department. As Purchasing Associate, you will assist the Project Managers with estimating, bids, contracting, and permitting related to the construction of residential single-family homes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

General

• Implement best practices/procedures for purchasing department.
• Manage & develop relationships with trade partners and vendors.

Estimating

• Review plans.
• Perform quantity take-offs to ensure bid accuracy or as needed for feasibility.
• Maintain unit pricing spreadsheets.

Bids

• Solicit bids and manage bid process for each project.
• Review bids and bid analysis spreadsheets with PMs to award contracts.
• Maintain project specific bid binders with pricing data.

Contracts

• Generate new subcontracts and import commitments into accounting software.
• Preview all returned, signed contracts prior to passing on for final execution.
• Review, prepare and issue approved change orders and/or contract extensions with Project Managers.
• Maintain a Contract/Change order log for each project.

Departmental Administration

• Manage and maintain new vendor and subcontractor information.
• Manage and maintain subcontractor insurance requirements/compliance.
• Network/research to expand pool of subcontractors.
• Track changes to plans per Project Manager direction.

Budgeting Functions

• Manage direct construction costs to hit targeted project budgets.

Qualifications Education and/or Experience:

Bachelors in Construction Management, Business Administration or related field; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Don’t get lost in a big corporation! Come join a company with a family feel and room for advancement based on YOUR interests! Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vacation and sick time plus 401k matching. At Conner Homes you will find something different. We call it strength of character. It is reflected in the homes and the communities we build and the way we do business.

Come build your future with Conner Homes!

To apply for this position, please send your resume to connerjobs@connerhomes.com.

Conner Homes has been building quality homes in the Northwest for 60 years. As a multi-generational, family-owned business, we live in the community where we build. And since we plan to be here for the next 60 years and beyond, it’s essential that our homes — and our service — stand the test of time.

Duties:

General Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean and safe work place in compliance with our standards and procedures as well as current WISHA and OSHA regulations.
• Manage home construction and plat improvements to schedule, budget, performance and maintenance.
• Adhere to applicable building codes, manufacturer’s specifications, Conner construction and quality standards, budgets, systems and procedures.
• Set up and maintain field office, equipment and documents.
• Review plans, specs and change orders prior to construction. Anticipate and work out unresolved construction details and provide corrected drawings and documents to the appropriate parties.
• Maintain and display positive attitude and attributes.
• Effectively communicate our expectations.
• Calculate, order, schedule delivery of, receive and store materials.
• Create and maintain daily job records and other reports described in company procedure documents.
• Lead efforts to identify, evaluate and implement quality schedule and cost improvements.
• Investigate and correct mistakes on plans, specs, take-offs, etc., and provide documentation to help eliminate the problem from recurring.
• Anticipate and solve problems, visualize how finished product will look, clarify uncertainties.

Scheduling:

• Plan and organize your time effectively so that you can manage all responsibilities efficiently.
• Prepare, communicate and achieve critical path schedule.
• Coordinate, supervise and direct inspections, machinery, labor, suppliers and subcontractors so that work progresses efficiently and the critical path schedule is achieved.

Quality Control:

• Layout electrical, plumbing, HVAC, soffits, cabinets and other critical or unique details.
• Continually inspect construction while it is in process to ensure the work is being done correctly.
• Document and communicate solutions to quality challenges.

Cost Control:

• Meet budgets.
• Authorize payment for completed work.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities.

Personnel Management:

• Train all personnel to follow our quality and safety standards.
• Communicate and support the corporate mission statements, goals and policies.
• Provide strong leadership as the focal point for all on-site operations.
• Perform and review written 2-way evaluations and goals with your manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, or related field; or 2+ years of directly related experience and/or training.
• Residential building experience.
• Budget management skills.
• Team Player.
• MS Office proficiency.
• High quality standards.
• Positive attitude.
• Self-motivated and pro-active.
• Effective time-management skills.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Highly organized with strong attention to details and follow-through.
• Proven ability to work with multiple projects and manage competing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

At Conner, you’ll be surrounded by smart people with strong work ethics whose mission is to maximize value to customers, the community, and our peers by working efficiently to produce sustainably-built, high quality homes and neighborhoods. Conner is a place where new ideas are championed, creativity and collaboration are valued, and individual contributions influence the course of the company.

To apply for this position, please send your resume to connerjobs@connerhomes.com.

Conner Homes has been building quality homes in the Northwest for 60 years. As a multi-generational, family-owned business, we live in the community where we build. And since we plan to be here for the next 60 years and beyond, it’s essential that our homes — and our service — stand the test of time.

As a Conner Sales Agent, you are the face of the company. Your goal is to provide buyers with excellent customer service while helping them find which of our homes best fits their needs. You will work with them throughout the buying experience from the time they step into the model, to closing and beyond to ensure they have a great experience.

With Conner you’ll work regular hours, have a steady stream of customers, and great marketing and office support, allowing you to keep your focus on the customer rather than where you’ll find your next listing.

Duties:

• Create weekly sales action plan.
• Guide customers through home tours.
• Present information to customers on the community, home, financing, and company.
• Follow up with potential buyers via phone calls, emails, and direct mail.
• Write Purchase and Sale agreements.
• Schedule agent and broker visits and presentations.
• Conduct market research on competition, pricing, traffic, product and features.
• Become an expert on home/community components and systems.
• Handle all aspects of the home buying transaction and communication with customers, appraisers, and loan officers from purchase to closing.

Qualifications

• Current Washington Real Estate License.
• Up to date on MLS rules and real estate laws.
• Bachelor’s Degree or 2+ years of directly related experience and/or training.
• MS Office proficiency.
• Disciplined, flexible, organized, detail oriented, and diligent.
• Strong communication skills.
• Charismatic with natural sales ability.
• Able to work weekends and maintain regular site hours.

At Conner, you’ll be surrounded by smart people with strong work ethics whose mission is to maximize value to customers, the community, and our peers by working efficiently to produce sustainably-built, high quality homes and neighborhoods. Conner is a place where new ideas are championed, creativity and collaboration are valued, and individual contributions influence the course of the company.

To apply for this position, please send your resume to connerjobs@connerhomes.com.