Warranty Manager CW Lake Harris
Warranty Manager
Posted 2 Days Ago
Lake County, Florida
Summary
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Interview, select, and train employees
• Set rates of pay and hours of work
• Address employee complaints, mediate and resolve conflicts
• Communicate areas of accountability and performance expected of personnel assigned
• Appraise employee performance, and resolve performance issues
• Develop individuals for future advancement
• Plan, assign and direct the work of employees
• Determine the types of equipment to be used in performing work, or materials needed
• Monitor work for legal or regulatory compliance
• Provide for safety and security of the workplace
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures
• Maximize employee morale and productivity
• Maintain current MVR (Motor Vehicle Registration) and driver’s license records on Kolter Homes Warranty Vehicle
• Interview, select, and train employees
• Set rates of pay and hours of work
• Address employee complaints, mediate and resolve conflicts
• Communicate areas of accountability and performance expected of personnel assigned
• Appraise employee performance, and resolve performance issues
• Develop individuals for future advancement
• Plan, assign and direct the work of employees
• Determine the types of equipment to be used in performing work, or materials needed
• Monitor work for legal or regulatory compliance
• Provide for safety and security of the workplace
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures
• Maximize employee morale and productivity
• Maintain current MVR (Motor Vehicle Registration) and driver’s license records on Kolter Homes Warranty Vehicle
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist and ensure that all Warranty Department policies and procedures are in place to achieve highest level of
internal and external customer satisfaction
• Meet with homeowners, trades, and other Kolter representatives to identify potential problems, and troubleshoot,
to ensure issues are resolved timely and in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Attend Kolter Homes management meetings relative to construction, warranty, and quality control topics
• Review weekly service report from the Warranty Technician and provide corrective action to the appropriate Kolter
Homes team members
• Favorably represent the company to promote its aims and objectives and foster and enhance public recognition and
acceptance
• Monitor and control expenditures of the department budget to meet goals
• Provide direction to Warranty team and set performance goals accordingly
• Coordinate staffing for emergencies and post job closings as needed
• Coordinate liaisons between Warranty Team members, contractors, and homeowners
• Monitor type and quality of warranty service issues and identify methods to prevent or resolve issues
• Travel between job sites as needed and on a regular basis
• Review industry and trade practices on a regular basis
• Manage and ensure warranty service requests and/or work order tickets, appointments are made and complete in
a timely manner
• Communicate with Senior Management any re-occurring issues, trends, or lack of performance from any of trade
partners
• Ensure Kolter Homes follow up procedures are made with each homeowner
• Inspect and maintain all model homes after turnover to Warranty Department
• Maintain open communication with Senior Management of any litigation or high-level warranty or defective items
• Assist and ensure that all Warranty Department policies and procedures are in place to achieve highest level of
internal and external customer satisfaction
• Meet with homeowners, trades, and other Kolter representatives to identify potential problems, and troubleshoot,
to ensure issues are resolved timely and in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Attend Kolter Homes management meetings relative to construction, warranty, and quality control topics
• Review weekly service report from the Warranty Technician and provide corrective action to the appropriate Kolter
Homes team members
• Favorably represent the company to promote its aims and objectives and foster and enhance public recognition and
acceptance
• Monitor and control expenditures of the department budget to meet goals
• Provide direction to Warranty team and set performance goals accordingly
• Coordinate staffing for emergencies and post job closings as needed
• Coordinate liaisons between Warranty Team members, contractors, and homeowners
• Monitor type and quality of warranty service issues and identify methods to prevent or resolve issues
• Travel between job sites as needed and on a regular basis
• Review industry and trade practices on a regular basis
• Manage and ensure warranty service requests and/or work order tickets, appointments are made and complete in
a timely manner
• Communicate with Senior Management any re-occurring issues, trends, or lack of performance from any of trade
partners
• Ensure Kolter Homes follow up procedures are made with each homeowner
• Inspect and maintain all model homes after turnover to Warranty Department
• Maintain open communication with Senior Management of any litigation or high-level warranty or defective items
REQUIRED JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Read and interpret construction documents and other related work documents
Effectively and professionally communicate (in oral and written form) with internal and external Purchasers
• Manage multiple priorities in a timely and professional manner with strong attention to detail with limited supervision
• Demonstrate commitment to integrity, company values, customer-focus, and established policies and procedures
• Read and interpret construction documents and other related work documents
Effectively and professionally communicate (in oral and written form) with internal and external Purchasers
• Manage multiple priorities in a timely and professional manner with strong attention to detail with limited supervision
• Demonstrate commitment to integrity, company values, customer-focus, and established policies and procedures
• Display professional appearance and manner
• Experience working in wood trim, drywall installation and repair, interior and exterior paint application,
cabinetry installation and appliance hookup is a plus
• Knowledge of items covered under Kolter Homes warranty program
• Experience working in wood trim, drywall installation and repair, interior and exterior paint application,
cabinetry installation and appliance hookup is a plus
• Knowledge of items covered under Kolter Homes warranty program
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Associate Degree in Construction Management, Communications, Business, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related
field strongly preferred
o One year of work experience may substitute for one year of the required education up to a maximum of four
years substitution. Where substitution is accepted, applicants must demonstrate an increased knowledgebase
and progressively more challenging work assignments
• Minimum of five years related experience in the construction industry as a Customer Service Manager and/or
Construction Manager
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Certification – within 30 days of start date
• Associate Degree in Construction Management, Communications, Business, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related
field strongly preferred
o One year of work experience may substitute for one year of the required education up to a maximum of four
years substitution. Where substitution is accepted, applicants must demonstrate an increased knowledgebase
and progressively more challenging work assignments
• Minimum of five years related experience in the construction industry as a Customer Service Manager and/or
Construction Manager
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Certification – within 30 days of start date