Construction Manager/Estimator

About the role

Utilizing Southern Land Company guidelines, the Construction Manager/Estimator globally manages all construction related facets of assigned single-family / master planned communities. Along with being responsible for the support and coordination of pre-construction activities including conceptual estimating, design assist and design-build management relating to sitework, road construction, and land clearing. This role works closely with the executive team to lead the specified strategic direction and ensure the construction financial and scheduled success of the development.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a constant focus on meeting/exceeding client needs and expectations in all aspects of assigned projects.
• Plans, organizes, and staffs key field positions working with organizational / division leadership.
• Establishes project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
• Initiates and maintains liaison with clients, subcontractors and vendors to facilitate construction activities.
• Makes sure construction is built on schedule and within budget; investigates potentially serious situations and implements corrective measures.
• Represents Company in meetings, assists in labor negotiations/strategy meetings, etc.
• Manages financial aspects of contracts, (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to project Company's' interest while simultaneously maintaining good relationships with client, subcontractors and vendors.
• Coordinates project activities as assigned. Includes planning and coordinating departmental activities with others, resolving problem areas, ensuring all Company project policies, procedures and standards are maintained throughout the course of a project.
• Maintains liaison with client, subcontractors and vendors to ensure construction activities support project schedule and various client requirements.
• Represents Company at project meetings with client, subcontractors, vendors, etc., as required.
• Interprets project design/drawings for crafts installing materials.
• Covers project material deliveries and subcontractor needs as needed.
• Resolves drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and the like.
• Presents design discrepancies to engineer or engineering management for resolution-prepares documentation (field design change requests, beyond normal scope reports, etc.), as required.
• Monitors and verifies construction progress to prepare monthly billings based on contractual agreements and amount of work completed.
• Aids in scheduling service and maintenance on equipment at jobsite to reduce downtime and achieve the lowest possible operating costs.
• Aids in planning of the workflow and equipment mix at the project to ensure production can be achieved at the lowest possible operating cost.
• Coordinate all safety-related specific activities as recommended by Corporate Safety Manager, including compliance with Safety Data Sheets, Personal Protective Equipment, protection/coordination of Health and Safety Plan and client/consumer requirements.
• Verifies project cost estimates, field measurements, detailed scope of work and sketches for clarification, qualification, and thoroughness.
• Utilizes cost estimate experience to generate and drive schedules based on project scope while ensuring sub-contractors are held to the approved timelines and schedule deadlines.
• Produces progress estimates at design milestones, evaluates material and system costs, reviews document progress and coordination, build and maintain vendor relationships.
• Coordinates and assure that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate.
• Aids in preparing subcontractor bid lists and sends Requests for Proposals to subs.
• Assure that the estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete, and reflect the actual requirements of the project.
• Support value engineering sessions with the project team and design team.
• Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with leadership.
• Aid in reviewing and evaluating bids and proposals from vendors.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with all necessary technological tools, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook with the ability to use other software as necessary.
• Proficiency in B2W, Hard Dollar, Bid Build, Heavy Build or similar construction estimating software.
• Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera or similar construction scheduling software.
• Proficiency in AgTek Earthwork.
• Understanding of civil engineering design and construction methods and industry standards.
• Knowledge of mass grading and earthwork, stream restoration and rehabilitation, stormwater management, erosion control, and utility infrastructure requirements.
• Experience with job costing, scheduling and estimating contract changes.
• Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize project performance.
• Meticulous attention to detail, high capacity for multi-tasking, strong work ethic.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before clients, management, subcontractors and vendors of the organization.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to effectively organize numerous streams of information.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.
• Able to meet deadlines.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of field management (superintendents, foreman, tradesmen, subcontractors & suppliers).