Field Verification Manager

Lennar; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lennar is seeking a Field Verification Manager to verify take-offs, inspect prototypes, and resolve plan issues across active communities. The role collaborates with Area Construction Managers and Construction Managers to ensure accuracy and cost control throughout construction.

Responsibilities include preparing take-offs, auditing field data, and reviewing plans for budgets and value engineering. A valid driver’s license and 2+ years in residential construction are required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Professionally perform multiple, detail-oriented tasks with deadlines.

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 and special projects and specification changes.
• 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 and material wastes.
• Evaluate take off issues in the field and review with Estimator to adjust as needed.
• Perform random audits during the construction process to ensure Scopes of Work are followed.
• Perform random audits for quality control and materials dropped by suppliers.
• Measure available slab and flatwork prior to concrete pour on field visits.
• Review plans, take offs and budgets for new communities to resolve issues before start.
• Analyze plans for cost analysis and value engineering recommendations.
• Prepare contracting packages (Subcontractor Base Agreements, Scopes of Work, Insurance Requirements, Specifications, etc.).
• Negotiate pricing and verify EPO legitimacy; work with Expeditor to resolve issues.
• Review extra EPOs to ensure approved take offs and proper codes.
• Generate and analyze variance reports.
• Identify areas and trends in extra EPOs to reduce costs.
• Participate in variance meetings and communicate results to teams.
• Review site condition reports prior to budget creation.
• Randomly audit Build Pro tasks and Net Plus item installations in the field.
• Identify potential new trade partners by visiting surrounding communities.

Skills

Residential construction

Blueprint reading

Budget analysis

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

AutoCAD

Buzzsaw

Build Pro/Supply Pro

Excel

Job description

Job Description

The Field Verification 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. The Manager works with the Area Construction Manager and Construction Managers to resolve take-off plan issues when necessary.

Your Responsibilities

• Interact with the Purchasing Manager, Area Managers, and Construction Managers to resolve any take off problems.
• Create material take-offs for new and revised plans and special projects and specification changes.
• 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.
• Perform random audits during the construction process to ensure quality control, and of materials dropped by suppliers.
• Measure available slab and flatwork prior to concrete pour 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.
• Analyze plans for cost analysis and value engineering recommendations.
• Prepare contracting packages (i.e. Subcontractor Base Agreements, Scopes of Work, Insurance Requirements, Specifications, etc.).
• 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 to 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.
• Randomly audit Build Pro tasks that are complete/paid for accuracy.
• Randomly audit Net Plus item installations in the field.
• Identify potential new trade partners by visiting surrounding communities.

Your Toolbox

• 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 experience in JD Edwards, Auto CAD, Buzzsaw, Build Pro/Supply Pro, and Excel.
• Full understanding of residential construction and architectural design.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Professionally perform multiple, detail-oriented tasks with simultaneous deadlines.
• Good writing, verbal and organization skills.
• Possess strong work ethic, integrity, and loyalty.
• Team Player with the ability to work well under pressure.

Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements: Regular, in-person attendance at Company communities/job sites and offices during regular work hours is an essential function of this job. The role requires the ability to work more than eight hours per day in the confined quarters of a construction trailer, the ability to operate a motor vehicle, read plans, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and/or carry equipment which may be in excess of 50 pounds. Job may require occasional operation of construction equipment. Finger dexterity may be required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.