Estimating Manager
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The Manager is responsible for verification and correction of take-offs as needed for all active plans. This includes verifying the take-offs on all prototype homes throughout construction, verifying take-offs on all active plans and submitting take-off changes as needed. Working with Area Construction Manager and Construction Managers to resolve take-off plan issues when necessary.
Your Responsibilities on the Team
Lead, coach, mentor and manage individuals and team to ensure top performance of all team members in achieving desired results while finding efficient and effective solutions that create overall organizational value
Manage estimating team
Measure and communicate subordinate performance
Track and delegate estimating workload to maximize efficiency
Manage item number creation process
Oversee plan number assignment
Effectively communicate with division associates and professionally address their requests
Create and maintain accurate material take offs
Monitor material usage in the field for overages/shortages and address as needed
Record and analyze take-off data through Microsoft Excel
Interact with the Purchasing Manager, Area Managers, and Construction Managers to resolve any take off problems
Verify and approve take off changes sent in from the field
Field inspection and verification of architectural, engineering, and materials on all new prototype homes
Field inspection and validation of take offs and make 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, during the construction process to ensure quality control, and of materials dropped by suppliers
Measure available slab and flatwork prior to concrete on regular field visit day
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
Assist as necessary with material take offs for new and revised plans
Analyze plans for cost analysis recommendations
Assist in the collection and distribution of bid information via Buzzsaw
Prepare contracting packages (i.e. Subcontractor Base Agreements, Scopes of Work, Insurance Requirements, Specifications, etc.)
Assist permitting agent with plans and reports needed to expedite permit process
Negotiate and question pricing and legitimacy of EPO's
Review all extra EPO's to verify within accordance of approved take offs, scopes of work, proper reason codes utilized, and work with Expeditor to resolve issues as they arise
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
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, Auto CAD, Buzzsaw, Build Pro/Supply Pro, and Excel preferred
Full understanding of residential construction and architectural design
Professionally perform multiple, detail-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines
Good writing and organization skills
Possess strong work ethic, integrity, and loyalty
Team Player with the ability to work well under pressure
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