ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) assists the Project Manager in planning, execution, delivery, close out and the overall success of a specific project from start through close-out. The APM works with the Project Manager (PM) and the Project Team to solicit and qualify bids, manage contract documents, track, and expedite material procurement, update the project schedule, ensure quality, and help manage the overall construction process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Visit site periodically and assist coordination of onsite activities with Superintendent staff.
• Attend weekly team meetings on site.
• Help promote safety and good housekeeping practices on the jobsite.
• Update Site Specific Fire Safety Plan and ensure its requirements are met.
• Assist the PM in the buyout of assigned trades.
• Develop detailed Scope of Work and Schedule of Values (SOV) for each assigned trade.
• Qualify all bids for work including contract terms and insurance.
• Prepare Buy Package including bid leveling sheet and recommendation and submit to PM for approval.
• Assist Superintendent and PM with weekly schedule updates.
• Ensure timely submission of shop drawings and submittals from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate with design team to ensure timely submittal review and approval.
• Coordinate with PM and Superintendent to ensure all materials are procured well in advance of the time needed.
• Coordinate with design consultants for onsite inspections, box walks, punch list walks, etc.
• Monitor all materials test reports for compliance with standards and specifications.
• Monitor 3rd party inspections and deficiency lists. Ensure all deficiency list items are closed out immediately.
• Review subcontractor change order requests for accuracy and completeness. Verify work is not included in the subcontract Scope of Work.
• Review monthly subcontractor payment applications, ensuring billing is consistent with complete and satisfactory work in place.
• Develop meeting minutes for and participate in OAC meetings to review project status
• Prepare and manage the following RFI and Submittal logs.
• Assist with preparation of final punch lists for all subcontractors and ensure all items are completed prior to release of retainage payment.
• Ensure all retainage release prerequisites have been met prior to approval of final retainage release.
• Obtain all warranty documentation from subcontractors and material providers.
• Ensure as-built surveys and as-built plans are completed and received.
• Work with property management representatives and subs/vendors to resolve punch list items.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred or relevant experience
• 2+ yrs. of experience in construction experience
• 2+ yrs. of multi or wood framing experience preferred
• 1+ yrs. of experience working on $25M+ projects.
• Able to work in office and construction jobsite environment.

SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized
• Ability to use computer programs: MS Office, MS Project, Bluebeam, Procore, Yardi, etc.
• Meet project deadlines and adjust as needed.
• Self-motivated
• Team Oriented

BENEFITS:

• Competitive base salary with attractive bonus potential
• Medical/Dental/Vision/AD&D/Short Term/Long Term
• 401(k) with competitive company contributions
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday Pay
• 10+ corporate holidays
• Company observes winter break the last week of December
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Monthly Car Allowance
• Enhanced Employee Assistance program
• Wellable Fitness Program

ABOUT WOOD PARTNERS

Wood Partners is a national leader in the development, construction, and management of multifamily communities across the United States. The company has been involved in the acquisition and development of more than 90,000 multifamily homes with a combined capitalization of $17.5 billion. The company currently owns 70 properties across the United States representing more than 20,000 homes. Headquartered in Atlanta, Wood Partners has offices in 22 major markets across 15 states nationwide. They employ a “flat” organizational structure and empower each office to make their own decisions based on local market knowledge and experience. For more information, visit woodpartners.com.

ESTIMATOR

SUMMARY

The Estimator will provide technical support for the Construction and Development groups. The Estimator will report to the Chief Estimator and will help maintain a relationship with Development and the project construction team. Having general construction knowledge with the ability to read construction drawings will be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver accurate quantity take-offs on all projects.
• Assess and determine efficient site conditions by cut-fill analysis.
• Review all due-diligence information and analyze its effect on project budgets.
• Solicit subcontractors and vendors for pricing and ensure proper trade coverage for each scope of work.
• Analyze trade quotes through Bid Form evaluations to secure budget control.
• Manage job cost history and maintain upkeep of costs database.
• Examine market-pricing trends.
• Prepare conceptual estimates based on historic pricing derived from cost database and trends for Development and the project construction team.
• Assist with project design of product type and analysis through conceptual plans/estimates/schedules.
• Participate in budget reviews.
• Maintain all Preconstruction Services reports.
• Help PM with review of construction drawings.
• Monitor project and revise quantity take-offs for changes to original construction drawings and scope of work.
• Log in shop drawings and revised construction drawings.
• Distribute revised drawings.
• Visit job site periodically with Project Manager to observe and discuss current construction procedures.
• Analyze subcontractor performance and update subcontractor database.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma required; college degree in Construction Management preferred
• 3-5 years construction experience required
• Multifamily construction experience preferred
• 2 years estimating experience required
• Certification in Estimating and/or Construction a plus

SKILLS

• Experience with computer programs including Excel, Word, and OST
• Communication skills both verbal and written
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Self-motivated, proactive team player
• Ability to meet deadlines

BENEFITS:

• Competitive base salary with attractive bonus potential
• Medical/Dental/Vision/AD&D/Short Term/Long Term
• 401(k) with competitive company contributions
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday Pay
• 10+ corporate holidays
• Company observes winter break the last week of December
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Monthly Car Allowance
• Enhanced Employee Assistance program
• Wellable Fitness Program

ABOUT WOOD PARTNERS

Wood Partners is a national leader in the development, construction, and management of multifamily communities across the United States. The company has been involved in the acquisition and development of more than 90,000 multifamily homes with a combined capitalization of $17.5 billion. The company currently owns 70 properties across the United States representing more than 20,000 homes. Headquartered in Atlanta, Wood Partners has offices in 22 major markets across 15 states nationwide. They employ a “flat” organizational structure and empower each office to make their own decisions based on local market knowledge and experience. For more information, visit woodpartners.com.

The Senior Estimator/Precon Manager will provide technical support for the Construction and Development groups. The Senior Estimator/Precon Manager will report to the VP of Estimating and Preconstruction and will help maintain a relationship with Development and the project construction team. Having general construction knowledge with the ability to read construction drawings will be required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate quantity take-offs on all projects.
• Assess and determine efficient site conditions by cut-fill analysis.
• Review all due-diligence information and analyze its effect on project budgets.
• Solicit subcontractors and vendors for pricing and ensure proper trade coverage for each scope of work.
• Analyze trade quotes through Bid Form evaluations to secure budget control.
• Manage job cost history and maintain upkeep of costs database.
• Examine market-pricing trends.
• Prepare conceptual estimates based on historic pricing derived from cost database and trends for Development and the project construction team.
• Assist with project design of product type and analysis through conceptual plans/estimates/schedules.
• Participate in budget reviews.
• Maintain all Preconstruction Services reports.
• Help PM with review of construction drawings.
• Monitor project and revise quantity take-offs for changes to original construction drawings and scope of work.
• Log in shop drawings and revised construction drawings.
• Distribute revised drawings.
• Visit job site periodically with Project Manager to observe and discuss current construction procedures.
• Analyze subcontractor performance and update subcontractor database.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college degree in Construction Management preferred
• 3-5 years construction experience required
• Multifamily construction experience preferred
• 2 years estimating experience required
• Certification in Estimating and/or Construction a plus

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience with computer programs including Excel, Word, and OST
• Communication skills both verbal and written
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Self-motivated, proactive team player
• Ability to meet deadlines

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/AD&D/Short Term/Long Term
• 401(k) with competitive company contributions
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday Pay
• 10+ corporate holidays
• Company observes winter break the last week of December
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Monthly Car Allowance
• Enhanced Employee Assistance program
• Wellable Fitness Program

Salary Range: $140-160k base

Sr. Superintendent

The Sr. Superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day management of all subcontractors on the jobsite and supervision of Wood Partners (WP) field staff assigned to the project. Sr. Superintendent is also responsible for all activities on the project site and the frontline promoter of the WP culture. The Sr. Superintendent reports to the Project Manager (PM).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate and review pre-construction design documents, assists PM with development of scopes of work, assist in creating baseline project schedule and aids in mobilizing job site office; aids PM with building permitting and surveys.
• Managing the Field through supervision and performance evaluation of staff while providing learning opportunities, direction on goals and scheduling.
• Ensure safety of job site and field staff by inspecting site visits, work practices, tools, and equipment, fall protection, scaffolds, and safety devices. Maintain safety violation log, conduct weekly safety meetings, and follow and implement company guidelines during OSHA visits.
• Overall field management through weekly foreman meetings, collaboration with project managers on corrective actions while maintaining and encouraging stakeholder relations.
• Ensure successful workflow and scheduling by creating and monitoring 3-Week Look Ahead schedule and communicate to subs/vendors; scheduling and monitoring material deliveries, communicating with trades on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance to schedule and escalate concerns to Project Manager.
• Ensure code compliance by making sure completed work meets all testing and certification requirements, performing frame, rough and final walks, taking corrective action when needed, and arranging and participating in site walks and inspections.
• Maintain quality control by continually inspecting all work to ensure its performed in accordance with current plans and specifications, submitting RFI’s to PM when necessary, notifying trades of all bulletins and other changes from published documents to ensure their implementation in order to eliminate/minimize rework.
• Manage material control by comparing material delivery tickets against actual shipments and cross reference these to purchase orders, rejecting incorrect, broken, or defective items, and expediting replacement items, and ensuring that materials are being used where and how intended.
• Ensure compliance with WP’s Mold and Moisture Intrusion Protocol on all levels.
• Oversee cost control by demonstrating and communicating “good practices” to the trades, reviewing plans and contracts before signing off on “extras”, and measuring and checking completed work for the monthly payables.
• Manage cleanliness and waste management by developing and promoting good housekeeping practices everywhere on the job. Implement and enforce cleaning assignments with the trades, deploy dumpsters where needed, and provide adequate restroom facilities.
• Ensure site security by protecting company assets and completed work by locking up construction sheds, garages, and buildings as needed. Monitor incoming and outgoing traffic and engage law enforcement as appropriate to report thefts or vandalism.
• Manage erosion control monitoring by maintaining daily log of rainfall totals, filing monthly reports with the main office, and working with erosion control consultants during site visits.
• Manage administrative duties such as preparing agendas for all site meetings and issuing meeting minutes, logging daily reports, processing all field paperwork, and making supply runs as needed.
• Ensure a successful post-construction process by assisting in completing all turnover walks and assisting in preparing final close out reports and lessons learned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred Degree in a construction related curriculum or equivalent experience.
• 5+ yrs. Experience in managing construction projects from start to finish.
• 5+ yrs. Experience of working on $25M+ projects.
• 3+ yrs. Wood Framing experience preferred.
• 3+ yrs. Supervising direct reports.
• Understands local regulations through scope of project.
• High degree of competency in plan/spec reading and comprehension.

SKILLS:

• Communication skills both verbal and written.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Self-motivated, proactive team player.
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Experience with computer programs and the ability to learn programs as needed.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive base salary with attractive bonus potential
• Medical/Dental/Vision/AD&D/Short Term/Long Term
• 401(k) with competitive company contributions
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday Pay
• 10+ corporate holidays
• Company observes winter break the last week of December
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Monthly Car Allowance
• Enhanced Employee Assistance program
• Wellable Fitness Program

ABOUT WOOD PARTNERS

Wood Partners is a national leader in the development, construction, and management of multifamily communities across the United States. The company has been involved in the acquisition and development of more than 90,000 multifamily homes with a combined capitalization of $17.5 billion. The company currently owns 70 properties across the United States representing more than 20,000 homes. Headquartered in Atlanta, Wood Partners has offices in 22 major markets across 15 states nationwide.