Framing Project Manager / Estimator

Elmington
  • Nashville, Tennessee
    14 days ago

    Job Description

    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 36 projects with 21 more 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:
     
    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. 

    KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
    • 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
     
    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
    • 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 & 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 executatable 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 correctlu
    • 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
    The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

    SPECIFIC EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:
    • B.S. Degree in a Construction related program is preferred, but not required if experience levels are high
    • Must have 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)
    • Must have the 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
     
     
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
    • Frequently sit, stand and walk
    • Regularly required to talk or hear
    • Frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls
    • Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 
    • Vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus
    • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
    • Occasional requirements to work at elevated heights and in confined spaces
    • Temperature in the workplace is typically moderate, though the ability to withstand seasonal cold and heat of the outdoors is necessary
     
     
    TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS 
    This position requires in-town travel and occasional out of town travel.
     

    The Elmington Construction Experience

    At Elmington Construction, we foster an entrepreneurial mindset, compensating for the value our team members bring to the table. We provide an environment that encourages room for advancement and career succession, recognizing and rewarding contributions to our collective success. With a team collaboration ethos, constant improvement is not just encouraged but embedded in our culture, offering autonomy to individuals who thrive on innovation.

    Elmington Construction is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

    This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Elmington Construction makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNashville, Tennessee
    Websitehttps://oneelmington.com

    Skills

    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Business Skillsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Document Setunmatched
    • Construction Managementunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Financial Managementunmatched
    • Financial Projectionsunmatched
    • Financial Riskunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Material Take Offunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Project Designunmatched
    • Project Estimatesunmatched
    • Project Scheduleunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Risk Managementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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