Construction Manager / Estimator

Overview

Construction Manager / Estimator role at Southern Land Company. The position is responsible for managing all construction-related facets of assigned single-family / master planned communities, supporting pre-construction activities (conceptual estimating, design assist and design-build management related to sitework, road construction, and land clearing), and leading the specified strategic direction with the executive team to ensure construction financial and schedule success.

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 corporate policy.
• Initiates and maintains liaison with clients, subcontractors and vendors to facilitate construction activities.
• Monitors / controls construction through on-site supervision to ensure projects are built on schedule and within budget; investigates potentially serious situations and implements corrective measures.
• Represents the company in meetings and assists in labor negotiations / strategy meetings.
• Manages financial aspects of contracts to protect the project's and company's interests while maintaining good relationships with clients, subcontractors and vendors.
• Coordinates project activities, plans, and resolves problems to ensure adherence to project policies and standards.
• Maintains liaison with clients, subcontractors and vendors to support project schedule and client requirements.
• Represents the company at project meetings with clients, subcontractors, and vendors as required.
• Interprets project designs / drawings for crafts installing materials.
• Coordinates project material deliveries and subcontractor needs; resolves drawing interpretation problems and prepares field design change requisitions and as-built drawings as required.
• Prepares and disseminates documentation such as status reports, punch lists, sketches of work completed, material requirements, etc.
• Provides supervision and / or technical direction to engineers, crafts, and / or superintendents as needed to ensure work is completed in proper sequence.
• Presents design discrepancies for resolution and prepares related documentation.
• Performs building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and installation of materials.
• Monitors and verifies construction progress to prepare monthly billings based on work completed.
• Assists in scheduling service and maintenance on equipment to reduce downtime and operating costs.
• Assists in equipment scheduling to optimize utilization of resources.
• Helps plan workflow and equipment mix to minimize operating costs while achieving production goals.
• Coordinates safety-related activities with Corporate Safety Manager, including compliance with Safety Data Sheets and PPE requirements.
• Verify project cost estimates, field measurements, and scope / sketches for clarity and thoroughness.
• Use cost estimate experience to drive schedules and ensure subcontractors meet timelines.
• Provide innovative solutions to complex issues related to cost, lead times, vendors, and materials.
• Produce progress estimates at design milestones and maintain vendor relationships.
• Coordinate and ensure preliminary construction schedules are developed for each estimate.
• Assist in preparing subcontractor bid lists and issued Requests for Proposals.
• Ensure estimates, including general conditions, are accurate and reflect project requirements.
• Support value engineering sessions with project and design teams.
• Evaluate bids and proposals from vendors.

Qualifications

Supervisory Responsibilities

Required Education And Experience

Preferred Education And Experience

Company Overview

Southern Land Company believes that community is the heart of every successful development project. We create residential developments around the country that provide a generous, comfortable lifestyle. We also undertake key retail, office, and recreation developments to craft complete communities. We believe in big ideas and paying attention to every detail required to realize them.

We Have…

Southern Land Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we seek to create an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives. We offer a competitive benefits package, including 401k and paid time off. Southern Land Company is a Drug Free Workplace. For more information, please visit our website at www.southernland.com.

The job description is subject to change by the Company as needs evolve. This posting does not constitute a binding employment agreement.

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