Field Verification Manager

About the role

As the Field Verification Manager at Lennar, you will be responsible for the verification and correction of take-offs for all active plans. This includes verifying take-offs on all prototype homes throughout construction, submitting take-off changes as needed, and working with Area Construction Managers and Construction Managers to resolve take-off plan issues.

Responsibilities

• Interact with the Purchasing Manager, Area Managers, and Construction Managers to resolve any take-off problems.
• Create material take-offs for new and revised plans, special projects, and specification changes.
• Verify and approve take-off changes sent in from the field.
• Perform field inspections and verification of architectural, engineering, and materials on all new prototype homes.
• Validate take-offs in the field and make necessary adjustments.
• Identify unnecessary overhead expenses such as generators, portable toilets, and material wastes during field inspections.
• Evaluate take-off issues in the field and review with Estimator to make adjustments as necessary.
• Perform random audits during the construction process to ensure Scopes of Work are being enforced and followed.
• Conduct random audits to ensure quality control of materials dropped by suppliers.
• Measure available slab and flatwork prior to concrete pour on regular field visits.
• Review plans, take-offs, and budgets for new communities and plans to resolve possible issues before the community or plan starts and manage all plan sets.
• Analyze plans for cost analysis and value engineering recommendations.
• Prepare contracting packages (e.g., Subcontractor Base Agreements, Scopes of Work, Insurance Requirements, Specifications).
• Negotiate and question pricing and legitimacy of EPOs.
• Review all extra EPOs to verify accordance with approved take-offs, scopes of work, proper reason codes, and work with Expeditor to resolve issues.
• Generate and analyze variance reports.
• Identify areas and trends in extra EPOs to prevent and reduce costs.
• Participate in division variance meetings, communicating results to the purchasing and construction team for any adjustments needed.
• Review site condition reports prior to budget creation.
• Randomly audit Build Pro tasks that are complete/paid for accuracy.
• Randomly audit Net Plus item installations in the field.
• Identify potential new trade partners by visiting surrounding communities.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Valid Auto Insurance Coverage.
• Minimum of 2 years of residential construction experience.
• Computer literate with the ability to work with JD Edwards, AutoCAD, Buzzsaw, Build Pro/Supply Pro, and Excel preferred.
• Full understanding of residential construction and architectural design.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Professionally perform multiple, detail-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines.
• Good writing, verbal, and organization skills.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and loyalty.
• Team player with the ability to work well under pressure.

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements

• Ability to work in excess of eight hours per day in confined office quarters and/or the field environment.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry items less than 50 pounds.
• Finger dexterity required for operating a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Office work requires sitting at a computer monitor for extended periods, completing paperwork, and meeting with vendors and contractors.
• Standing required for filing and copying.

Benefits

• Robust health insurance plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a $1 for $1 Company Match up to 5%.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Associate Assistance Plan.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Up to $30,000 in Adoption Assistance.
• Up to three weeks of vacation annually from the moment of hire.
• Generous Holiday, Sick Leave, and Personal Day policies.
• New Hire Referral Bonus Program.
• Significant Home Purchase Discounts.
• Everyone's Included Day.