Team Lead, Production

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

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS