Construction Operations Agent

Redwood Living Inc•Independence, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

At Redwood Living, Inc. (“Redwood”), we believe our success is driven by the people who power us. We are proud to be a multi-state employer with a growing team of over 650 employees committed to building neighborhoods and careers that thrive. Our employees are passionate, talented, and empowered to make decisions that positively impact the lives of our residents. From on-site teams to corporate leadership, every Redwood team member plays a vital role in delivering exceptional experiences. We foster a culture rooted in integrity, open communication, and a commitment to exceeding expectations. As we continue to expand our footprint and grow our team, we seek individuals who share our values and are excited to contribute to a dynamic, forward-thinking organization. At Redwood, you’ll find more than a job - you’ll find a place to grow, lead, and make a difference. We live by eight core values that guide everything we do: Do One Thing Really Well, Be Entrepreneurial, Serve Those You Lead, Deliver More Than Expected, Communicate Openly and Honestly, Instill Family and Team Spirit, Demonstrate Integrity and Authenticity, Be Nice and Have Fun.

Requirements

Respectfulness, trustworthiness, empathy, and leadership
Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
Strong entrepreneurial spirit, highly collaborative, able to express ideas readily, manage change fluidly, able to influence and identify opportunities
The ability to work under pressure
Excellent time management skills
Strong communication skills and general business acumen
The ability to communicate and interact with employees at all organizational levels
Proven ability to plan, organize and implement multiple tasks/projects on a concurrent, real-time basis
General computer proficiency
Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word, with ability to learn new technologies quickly.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of construction industry experience preferred
Bachelor’s Degree or other continued education

Responsibilities

Create and maintain construction loan budget estimates using Excel and construction software, leveraging historical costs, market trends, quantity takeoffs, and project-specific requirements for multifamily developments.
Procure quotes on unique project details.
Use Construction Software to create accurate takeoffs from Civil and Architectural plans.
Manage overall construction loan budget estimating process by scheduling due dates; leading meetings; reviewing civil, administrative, and soft costs; and following up on unique / outstanding items.
Update finalized budget throughout active construction to accommodate for contract overages, change orders, field needs, and updated projected trends.
Investigate and correct technical issues identified during the budget reallocation process.
Monitor spend during construction against budgets, investigating and presenting findings on mismanagement or improper coding of costs submitted by field teams.
Work directly with RCC department heads in creating loan closing construction schedules for lenders.
Create and maintain regional schedule templates using input from Directors of Construction and Neighborhood Superintendents.
Develop and load construction schedules within the construction software, collaborating with Development and Construction leadership to ensure timely project execution.
Analyze current vendor capacity and scheduling data to find trends and bottlenecks in production.
Lead and support Construction Operations continuous improvement initiatives, managing assigned projects and driving process enhancements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Provide back-office support to RCC team members for key administrative tasks.
All other related duties, as assigned.