Construction Manager/Estimator

Overview

Manage and estimate construction projects for single-family and master‑planned communities.

Key Responsibilities

• equipment scheduling
• design interpretation
• cost estimating
• schedule development
• safety coordination
• reporting

Tasks

-Maintains liaison with client, subcontractors and vendors to ensure construction activities support project schedule and various client requirements. -Assists in equipment scheduling using available resources to optimize utilization of equipment and rental resources as economically as possible. -Interprets project design/drawings for crafts installing materials. -Performs necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of material. -Coordinate and assure that a preliminary construction schedule has been developed for each estimate. -Represents Company in meetings, assists in labor negotiations/strategy meetings, etc. -Assure that the estimates, including general conditions, are accurate, complete, and reflect the actual requirements of the project. -Assists in planning of the workflow and equipment mix at the project to ensure production can be achieved at the lowest possible operating cost. -Research and resolves drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interferences, and the like. Prepares and submits field design change requisitions and "as built" drawings, as required. -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. -Maintains a constant focus on meeting/exceeding client needs and expectations in all aspects of assigned projects. -Assists in scheduling service and maintenance on equipment at jobsite to reduce downtime and achieve the lowest possible operating costs. -May provide supervision and/or technical direction, (i.e., print interpretations, design intent, construction feasibility), to engineers, crafts, and/or superintendents assigned to area of work to ensure work is completed in proper sequence. -Presents design discrepancies to engineer or engineering management for resolution-prepares documentation (field design change requests, beyond normal scope reports, etc.), as required. -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. -Oversight and management of field management (superintendents, foreman, tradesmen, subcontractors & suppliers) -Assist in preparing subcontractor bid lists and send Requests for Proposals to subs. -Produce progress estimates at design milestones, evaluate material and system costs, review document progress and coordination, build and maintain vendor relationships. -Prepares (or directs the preparation of) and disseminates all required documentation records such as status reports, punch lists, describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, etc. -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. -Plans, organizes, and staffs key field positions working with organizational / division leadership. -Assist in reviewing and evaluate bids and proposals from vendors. -Establishes project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy. -Monitors and verifies construction progress to prepare monthly billings based on contractual agreements and amount of work completed. -Support value engineering sessions with the project team and design team. -Provide innovative solutions to complex issues as they arise related to cost, lead-times, vendors, and/or specified products or materials. -Represents Company at project meetings with client, subcontractors, vendors, etc., as required. -Monitors/controls construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigates potentially serious situations and implements corrective measures. -Coordinates project material deliveries and subcontractor needs as needed. -Verify project cost estimates, field measurements, detailed scope of work and sketches for clarification, qualification, and thoroughness. -Initiates and maintains liaison with clients, subcontractors and vendors to facilitate construction activities. -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. -Assure that potential risk factors have been evaluated and reviewed with leadership.

Requirements

• civil engineering
• estimating software
• project scheduling
• agtek
• microsoft office
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Ability to speak effectively before clients, management, subcontractors and vendors of the organization. -Ability to manage multiple priorities. -Understanding of civil engineering design and construction methods and industry standards. -Proficiency with all necessary technological tools, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook with the ability to use other software as necessary. -Meticulous attention to detail, high capacity for multi-tasking, strong work ethic -Knowledge of mass grading and earthwork, stream restoration and rehabilitation, stormwater management, erosion control, and utility infrastructure requirements. -Proficiency in B2W, Hard Dollar, Bid Build, Heavy Build or similar construction estimating software. -Able to effectively organize numerous streams of information. -Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or equivalent related field of study. -Ability to meet deadlines. -Experience with job costing, scheduling and estimating contract changes. -Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize project performance. -An open mind for new ideas and creative methods -Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. -Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. -Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. -Minimum of 5 years’ previous experience in an equivalent position -Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. -Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera or similar construction scheduling software. -Proficiency in AgTek Earthwork.

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Benefits

-A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match and more!

About Southern Land Company

-Began crafting cohesive communities rooted in visionary design. -Headquartered in Nashville with regional offices in NYC, Plano, Denver, and Vallejo. -Specialize in land acquisition, entitlement, civil engineering, grading, utilities, roads, sidewalks, landscaping, and site infrastructure. -Portfolio includes master‑planned neighborhoods, single‑family and multifamily housing, mixed‑use, and hospitality developments. -Projects like Westhaven in Tennessee or The Laurel in Philadelphia blend urban design with hotel‑style amenities. -Build fiber‑optic infrastructure underground to maintain aesthetics and deploy curved, tree‑lined roads for visual appeal. -Only builds within its own master‑planned communities, ensuring design coherence across projects.

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