Framing Project Manager / Estimator

Elmington•Nashville, TN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Elmington Construction is a Nashville-based general contractor and construction management company providing comprehensive residential and commercial services with a partnership approach. We specialize in affordable and multi-family housing and have completed over 35 projects with more than 15 under construction in states across the US. Our experienced leadership team understands market dynamics and has refined our processes to minimize typical construction conflicts, delivering exceptional results that provide clients confidence and peace of mind throughout their journey with the Elmington family. All activities will be performed in support of the values of Elmington Construction. Integrity ~ Precision ~ Growth ~ Driven ~ Relationships POSITION SUMMARY: Elmington Construction, a thriving builder, embarked on its journey in 2017 with a commitment to excellence and a growth mindset. Over the past three years, we've experienced impressive year-over-year growth ranging from 30% to 40%, a testament to our entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to delivering quality projects. The Framing Project Manager manages the different stages of the framing process from establishing lumber lists, sending out jobsite specific layout, and ensuring a smooth framing process.

Requirements

Communication skills
Team player
Organized, detail oriented
Proficient in Microsoft products
Relational
Business acumen
Ethical conduct
Proactive & decisive
Mentor & teacher
Reason & logic
Preparedness
Task focused
Self-motivated
Proven management ability
5-year minimum experience in either field or office with heavy experience in wood framing construction, preferably in the multi-family market
Proven ability to estimate lumber and siding take-offs, creating material lists for pricing, using software tools (Excel, Bluebeam, and Procore)
Knowledge to make assumptions when taking off lumber on a DD set of plans using historical data
Proven track record as a team player and an effective manager

Nice To Haves

B.S. Degree in a Construction related program is preferred, but not required if experience levels are high

Responsibilities

Manages multiple priorities simultaneously, shifting between preconstruction and active framing operations
Partners with VP of Support Services, General Superintendent and Director of Framing Operations to maximize profits and mitigate/resolve financial risks
Proactively identify and minimize risks of short material lists & mistakes on truss plans that cause delays
Ensures complex design conditions are thoroughly planned, coordinated, and executable prior to field installation
Collaborates with project team to communicate framing concerns, material applications and constructability considerations
Review construction documents and prepare RFI’s to address design gaps, coordination conflicts and constructability issues
Manages projects from DD set through completion of framing job
Manages framing scope from DD set through completion of framing activities
Solicits pricing from subcontractors and vendors, develops scope sheets, and scopes bidders to determine best pricing and completeness of scope
Drafts framing subcontracts and purchase orders to awarded subcontractors and supplier
Oversees the lumber tracking with project teams, assuring that lumber and siding is properly ordered and used
Leads jobsite walks with the project teams to assure that the work is being performed correctly
Creates unit and building markups assuring that framing sub has the correct rough openings, blocking, headers, etc.
Prices drawing and scope changes and submits pricing to Contractor
Assist project teams with design changes and scope changes
Manages framing financial projections
Leads and models safety as a core guiding principle
Leads in development, planning, and updating of framing project schedule
Leads precon/kickoffs meetings with framing subs to discuss project & requirements
Works closely with pre-con department to ensure framing budgets are accurate
Works closely with VP of Support Services, General Superintendent and Director of Framing Operations to keep priorities in order to ensure proper jobsite management
Demonstrates adherence to EC policy and processes and teaches EC policy and processes to new team members
Works closely with framing subcontractors and vendors to develop lasting relationships