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Construction Manager

Sector: Single-family Construction

The Role

Job Description:

The Construction Manager reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Pre-Construction and is responsible for take-offs, budgeting and estimating. This role requires analysis of historical data and the ability to forecast increases and market trends based on current industry information.

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning
  • Perform take offs of conceptual projects and pre-construction plans.
  • Evaluate conceptual plans and create initial project budgets.
  • Compare initial project budgets to active and historic project budgets.
  • Update initial project budgets as plans are developed and revised.
  • Check Subcontractors’ bids and estimates as needed to ensure accuracy.
  • Visit job sites and proposed sites as required to perform estimates and gather cost data.
  • Conduct cost feasibility studies on different building types, materials, etc.
  • Research new building systems and materials for future projects.
  • Develop new vendors, suppliers, subcontractor relationships.
  • Provide consolidated construction cost and unit turn projections for all planned projects.
• Cost Control
  • Plan, organize, and control construction estimating activities.
  • Provide estimates as necessary for the Project Manager to buy-out and negotiate all subcontracts and purchase orders.
  • Evaluate plan revisions, field changes, and proposed change orders and report the impact on the overall construction budget to the Project Manager.
  • Prepare project budget comparison reports.
  • Perform market research and cost analyses as needed.
  • Check Subcontractors’ bids and estimates as needed to ensure accuracy.
  • Perform project specific take off estimates as requested.
  • Prepare reports and analysis pertinent to estimating activities as requested.
• Project Administration
  • Prepare, coordinate, review, and distribute estimates in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Maintain all estimating documents and records.
  • Document Architectural, Structural, and Consultant reviews of plans, including peer reviews.
  • Review plans and document code, cost, constructability, etc. concerns.
• Skills and Abilities
  • On Screen Takeoff
  • MS Office & MS Project software with expertise in Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Experience with Procore, Textura, Docusign, and Box.com is beneficial
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and lead all team efforts.
  • Independent, logical thinking and a high level of initiative and strong work ethic are essential.
  • Must possess superior analytical, quantitative, problem solving, writing and communication skills.
  • Flexible with positive attitude and willingness to work additional hours to complete projects within fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Leadership
  • Foster a cooperative and informative relationship among the Construction team.
  • Develop teamwork atmosphere with the Development team.
  • Ensure working relationship with Management Team and address all their concerns and issues promptly.
  • Provide training, guidance, and career development for subordinates.
  • Offer constructive feedback, evaluation, and praise.
  • Be a positive role model and mentor.
  • Exhibit fairness and professional ethics always.
  • Provide opportunities for career growth and personal development.