Senior Pre-Construction Manager

Crescent Communities is a nationally recognized, market-leading real estate investor, developer, and operator of mixed-use “communities.” We specialize in place-making and create high-quality, differentiated multifamily and commercial developments in many of the fastest growing markets in the United States. Since 1963, our development portfolio has included more than 95 multifamily communities, 26 million square feet of commercial space and over 60 master planned communities.  Crescent Communities has offices in Charlotte, DC, Atlanta, Orlando, Nashville, Dallas, Austin, Denver, and Phoenix. Our multifamily communities are branded NOVEL (urban), RENDER (suburban) and HARMON (build-to-rent) and our commercial developments are branded AXIAL (industrial), THE YIELD (life science) and BOWER (office).

Location preference for this position is Atlanta, GA, with Charlotte, NC as a possible second option.

JOB SUMMARY

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 Pre-Construction:

• Assist with plans and designs during the pre-development stage of multiple projects
• Be the project-level point of contact for concept design and design development
• Set the project budget from the conceptual estimate and issue building component budget targets to the design team at kickoff
• Manage the design team to the target budget through the end of schematic design. Price design decisions as they are made and intervene when one puts the budget at risk
• Lead value engineering when the design exceeds budget and confirm accepted items are carried into the drawings
• Coordinate all pre-construction documents
• Review and evaluate all pre-construction documents for consistency and quality control
• Lead design review during concept and schematic design for cost and constructability:
• • Review building systems
  • Identify design in-efficiencies
  • Review drawings and spot inconsistencies
  • Review structural details and assist with problem solving
• Run the milestone design review as a Bluebeam Studio session and track comments
• Be a leader in product innovation, bringing ideas to the team and across business units as applicable.
• Review plans, red-line, document issues and report back to development and construction leaders.
• Verify coordination has been done between all design team members
• Responsible for working cooperatively with the Crescent Sr. Vice President of Pre-Construction, architects, MEP engineers, structural engineers, sound consultants, waterproofing consultants, and ADA consultants throughout the design phase of the project.
• Attend weekly and monthly design meetings for all projects as needed
• Responsible for helping to manage the early pricing process with in-house construction, potential general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors as needed.
• Review budgets with the Sr. Vice President of Pre-Construction prior to sharing with the development team.
• Create and maintain a pre-construction schedule, tracking and maintaining dates to ensure the project timeline is met
• Assist developer in the procurement and review of geotechnical and environmental site assessments.
• Work closely with Construction Operations in early phases of design.

 Estimating:

• Assist with other estimating when needed
• Create accurate conceptual pricing and schematic pricing from historical data, market pricing, and third-party advice.
• Provide quantity takeoffs for pricing
• Communicate issues discovered while pricing projects with the Crescent team and architects
• Act as lead for estimating for in-house general contractor and third-party project

 JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and Experience

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree required with a focus in Architecture or Construction
• Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant experience required in multifamily construction and pre-construction management
• Must have experience with design and architectural services
• Strong working knowledge of building codes
• Understand construction methods for estimating – prefer knowledge of estimating software
• Able to judge the cost impact of design decisions before they are priced
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and a good problem solver
• Proven track record in meeting deadlines and budgets
• Ability to provide strong leadership to team members, consultants, contractors, customers, and other internal or external entities.
• Effective organizational skills – project management
• Must be persistent, collaborative, and a self-starter with a focus on doing things right
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu, including Studio sessions 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Communicate and converse to exchange information
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard, phone, calculator and other office equipment with or without accommodations.
• Seeing to read a variety of materials
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to transport 10-25 lbs. (computer, files, etc.)
• Move about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Ability to work under stressful, fast-paced conditions

BENEFITS

We offer a full benefits package starting day one that includes health, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401k plan, paid STD/LTD, parental leave, charitable match, wellness subsidy, community involvement, summer hours, education reimbursement, employee assistance program, hybrid flexible schedules and much more!         

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Professional office environment 
• Flexible working hours are M-F, 8:00am – 5:00pm (alternate schedule may apply). 
• Must have reliable transportation 

 OTHER DEMANDS

• Ability to travel to field locations and stay overnight, if required 

DISCLAIMER/OTHER DUTIES

This document describes the position currently available and serves only as a summary of the typical functions of the job.  It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities.  Tasks, responsibilities and duties of the jobholder may differ from those outlined.  Other duties, as assigned might be part of the job.  It is not an employment contract.  Our company reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time. 

Crescent Communities, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

An equal opportunity employer, Crescent Communities treats each individual fairly in all employment decisions without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran, disability or any other protected status by federal or local law.

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