Field Verification Manager

About the role

Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for homeowners, communities, and associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service. The Field Verification Manager is responsible for verification and correction of take-offs for all active plans, including prototype homes, and resolving take-off plan issues with Area Construction Managers and Construction Managers.

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 inspection and verification of architectural, engineering, and materials on all new prototype homes.
• Field inspection and validation of take-offs, making necessary adjustments.
• Field inspections to identify unnecessary overhead expenses such as generators, portable toilets, and material wastes.
• 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.
• Perform random audits during the construction process to ensure quality control of materials dropped by suppliers.
• Measure available slab and flatwork prior to concrete pour on regular field visit days.
• 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 EPO’s.
• Review all extra EPO’s 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 EPO’s 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 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 the confined quarters of an office 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 that are less than 50 pounds.
• Finger dexterity required in operating a computer keyboard and a calculator.
• Office work requires sitting at a computer monitor for extended periods, completing paperwork, and meeting with vendors and contractors.
• Standing is required for filing and copying.

Contacts

Daily interaction with various division personnel, outside agencies, business partners, consultants, and homeowners.

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.

Lennar Associates will have access to these benefits as outlined by Lennar’s policies and applicable plan terms.