Field Verification Manager

Lennar•Tampa, FL

10d

About The Position

The Field Verification Manager is responsible for verifying and correcting take-offs as needed for all active plans. This includes verifying take-offs on prototype homes throughout construction, verifying take-offs on active plans, and submitting changes as needed. The manager works with Area Construction Managers and Construction Managers to resolve take-off plan issues. The role also supports cost management, quality control, and schedule adherence by inspecting homes and construction sites, auditing scopes of work and materials, reviewing budgets and variance reports, preparing contracting packages, and identifying opportunities to prevent or reduce costs. The position involves daily interaction with division personnel, outside agencies, business partners, consultants, and homeowners, and work in both office and field environments.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; a college degree is preferred.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Valid auto insurance coverage.
Minimum of 2 years of residential construction experience.
Computer literacy; experience with JD Edwards, AutoCAD, Buzzsaw, Build Pro/Supply Pro, and Excel is preferred.
Full understanding of residential construction and architectural design.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
Ability to perform multiple detail-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines.
Good writing, verbal, and organizational skills.
Strong work ethic, integrity, and loyalty.
Ability to work well under pressure as a team player.
Ability to work more than eight hours per day in an office and/or field environment.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, and lift, move, or carry items weighing less than 50 pounds.
Finger dexterity to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
Ability to sit at a computer monitor for extended periods, complete paperwork, meet with vendors and contractors, receive and return phone messages, and stand for filing and copying.

Nice To Haves

College degree.
Experience with JD Edwards, AutoCAD, Buzzsaw, Build Pro/Supply Pro, and Excel.

Responsibilities

Interact with the Purchasing Manager, Area Managers, and Construction Managers to resolve take-off problems.
Create material take-offs for new and revised plans, special projects, and specification changes.
Verify and approve take-off changes submitted from the field.
Inspect and verify architectural, engineering, and materials on new prototype homes.
Inspect and validate take-offs in the field and make necessary adjustments.
Conduct field inspections to identify unnecessary overhead expenses and material waste.
Evaluate field take-off issues and review them with the Estimator to make adjustments as necessary.
Conduct random construction-process audits to ensure Scopes of Work are enforced and followed.
Conduct random audits for quality control and materials dropped by suppliers.
Measure available slab and flatwork before concrete pours during regular field visit days.
Review plans, take-offs, and budgets for new communities and plans to resolve potential issues before starts, and manage plan sets.
Analyze plans for cost analysis and value engineering recommendations.
Prepare contracting packages, including Subcontractor Base Agreements, Scopes of Work, Insurance Requirements, and Specifications.
Negotiate and question pricing and the legitimacy of EPOs.
Review extra EPOs for consistency with approved take-offs, scopes of work, and proper reason codes, and work with the Expeditor to resolve issues.
Generate and analyze variance reports.
Identify areas and trends in extra EPOs to prevent and reduce costs.
Participate in division variance meetings and communicate results to purchasing and construction teams for needed adjustments.
Review site condition reports before budget creation.
Randomly audit completed or paid Build Pro tasks for accuracy.
Randomly audit Net Plus item installations in the field.
Identify potential new trade partners by visiting surrounding communities.