Resource Manager

18 days ago
Full time role
In-person · California, US · Mountain View, CA, US · Sacramento, CA, US... more
Who we are:
Aro Homes is a thriving, purpose-driven company on a mission to redefine residential construction. Aro Homes was founded to create well designed, precision engineered homes that are beautiful, livable, and durable, while being built multiple times faster and having a positive impact on the environment. 
 
We are a diverse and experienced group of passionate and curious designers, builders, engineers, product developers, and businesspeople who are passionate about and committed to delivering on our mission. We’ve demonstrated there is a massive opportunity to reduce waste and improve sustainability while building homes in a fraction of the time it takes traditionally. We utilize a repeatable, multi-disciplinary, and product-driven approach which is unique in the industry. We are funded by world-class investors who care about transforming industries for the better, including Eric Schmidt’s Innovation Endeavors. If you share the desire to leave a lasting positive impact on the world and to join a strong culture of intelligent, passionate people, then let’s start a conversation.  

What you will be responsible for 
We are seeking a skilled Resource Manager to oversee and optimize the allocation of subcontractors across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will ensure effective resource scheduling and utilization to maintain and improve project schedules and enhance overall operational efficiency.




Duties and Responsibilities

  • Resource Allocation, Planning & Scheduling:
  • Assess subcontractor availability & project needs to assign resources effectively across various projects.
  • Collaborate with Site Leads to understand project timelines and requirements, ensuring subcontractors are scheduled appropriately and plans are adjusted as things change on sites.
  • Develop and maintain a resource allocation matrix to track subcontractor assignments and availability and align with project needs while minimizing downtime.
  • Communication:
  • Act as the primary point of contact for subcontractor planning & scheduling, fostering strong relationships to ensure open communication regarding project needs and availability.
  • Liaise with site teams to address any resource-related issues promptly.
  • Monitoring and Reporting:
  • Track resource utilization and performance, providing regular reports to Procurement & Site Ops leadership on subcontractor workload, performance, availability & capacity.
  • Identify potential resource conflicts and develop strategies to mitigate them, as well as flagging when additional subcontractors are needed.
  • Process Improvement:
  • Analyze resource management processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in resource management.
  • Workforce Planning:
  • Analyze historical data, business forecasts, and real-time performance to predict self-perform staffing requirements.
  • Assist in recruitment and hiring efforts by providing insights into self-perform staffing trends and future requirements.
  • Monitor and forecast self-perform workforce demand based on factors such as workload projections, seasonality, and special projects.
  • Identify resource gaps and develop plans to fill those gaps using either internal staff or external resources (e.g., temporary workers).
  • Identify areas of underutilization or overstaffing and recommend corrective actions to improve efficiency.
  • Create shift patterns and rotas that optimize efficiency and reduce self-perform staffing gaps or overages.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Proven experience in resource management or workforce planning, preferably in a multi-project environment.
  • At least 5 years of general construction experience.
  • At least 2 years of experience in the single-family construction industry, engaging with subcontractors, and interfacing with site teams.
  • Project Management experience.
  • The individual will be expected to be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the US construction field.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to speed, quality and safety.
  • Hunger to be part of a team interested in being the best.
  • Strong internal drive & motivation, Bias for Action, and growth mindset.
  • Ability to respectfully voice opinions, gracefully receive feedback, and collaboratively analyze and resolve problems.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certification in Project Management is a plus.
  • Experience with data analysis and reporting tools.
  • Knowledge of subcontractor management and procurement processes.
  • Experience in industrialized construction.
  • Experience at an early-stage or growth startup.
  • Experience with lean, agile, or pull planning.
  • Experience working with the Trades.

What we offer

  • Opportunity to join an outstanding start-up team and grow a company from the ground up.
  • Competitive salary package.
  • Medical/dental/vision benefits.
  • Equity in the company.

At Aro Homes, we are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to fill out an application, please do not hesitate to let us know at people@aro.homes. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.