What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Project Developer / Estimator position at Tectonic Design Build?
At Tectonic Design Build, our Project Developer (PD) is the cornerstone of turning design concepts into buildable realities. They ensure every project is meticulously developed, balancing creativity with the practical constraints of municipal regulations. Acting as the bridge between clients, the design team, consultants, trade partners, and vendors, the PD orchestrates seamless collaboration to produce fully feasible construction plans. From evaluating design and structural plans to assessing product specifications, installation requirements, and site conditions, the PD ensures every detail aligns for a smooth build. They play a pivotal role in defining project scope, developing precise budgets, and serving as a key point of contact for clients throughout the design-to-build process. With a keen eye for detail, extensive construction expertise, including deep knowledge of Boulder regulations, and the ability to manage multiple projects, our PD brings both vision and precision to every build. The exempt, salaried pay range for a Project Developer is $85,000 - $110,000, commensurate with experience. Directly reports to the Design Director.
Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Client & Team Collaboration:
- Communicate with clients throughout the preconstruction phase, providing clear expectations for scope, budget, and timeline. While attending all client meetings.
- Assist the team in project development by offering cost insights and feasibility assessments.
- Collaborate with designers and architects to ensure project designs align with client budgets and construction feasibility.
- Work closely with the production team to ensure a smooth handoff of project details before work begins.
- Develop trusting relationships with clients to move them through the Tectonic Design Planning process
- Maintain consistent and clear communication with clients in Buildertrend throughout the duration of their project
- Create and maintain positive relationships with all existing and future vendors and trade partners
- Work seamlessly with all design and production partners within the Tectonic team
- Project Preconstruction & Estimating
- Lead the preconstruction phase for residential remodeling projects, ensuring all necessary steps are completed before construction begins.
- Work with designers and architects to analyze project feasibility, value engineering, and cost-effective solutions.
- Develop accurate conceptual estimates and detailed budgeted based on design plans and specifications.
- Conduct site visits to assess existing conditions and gather necessary project data.
- Manage subcontractor and vendor bidding processes, ensuring competitive and accurate pricing.
- Address any issues, concerns, or changes to project scope or budget in a proactive and timely manner
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Utilize Buildertrend software for the following
- Managing the design budget starting with conceptual budget and updating through each phase of design.
- Coordinating with design trade partners and issuing POs.
- Finalizing the estimate with trade partner bids, material take-offs, and field team labor
- Provide timely updates to Design team on budget variances
- Present budget and scope of work to clients
- Scheduling & Permitting
- Develop preliminary design schedules, identifying key milestones and potential risks.
- Coordinate with local municipalities and governing bodies to obtain necessary permits and approvals.
- Identify long-lead items and ensure procurement strategies align with project timelines.
- Process & Documentation
- Maintain and refine preconstruction workflows, ensuring efficiency and consistency across projects.
- Prepare detailed scopes of work, budget breakdowns, and proposal presentations for client approval.
- Adapt the scope of work throughout design planning process to stay in alignment due to impacts from changes
- Track and document all preconstruction activities, including changes in design, cost, and scope.
REQUIREMENTS
- 6 years as a residential construction Project Developer / Estimator or Project Developer (AJS $1m )
- Proven track record of residential building knowledge and code (GC license preferred but not required)
- Proven track record of creating detailed, accurate and thorough budgets
- Proven track record of producing detailed and comprehensive written scopes of work
- Strong understanding of construction processes, materials, and methods
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
- Expert Level User in Buildertrend
- Proficiency in take-off software: Stack or Similar
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Experience in value engineering and cost optimization techniques is a plus
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to drive consensus among stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to work cross-departmentally to support design, build, project delivery, marketing, and sales
- Ability to travel across Boulder County for project management
BENEFITS
We value our team. We offer:
- Competitive pay commensurate with experience
- Paid time off = 4 weeks per year. Accrual rate increases relative to time with the company.
- Paid holidays = 11 days
- Company credit card
- Monthly gas reimbursement: $200
- Devices: Company laptop & monthly phone bill reimbursement
- Remote / flex working
- 401k Package
- Health Insurance
ABOUT TECTONIC
As Boulder's healthy home builder, Tectonic is reshaping the relationship between home and environment. We design sustainable luxury, build with intention, and are deeply rooted in the community.
WORKING FOR TECTONIC
We love building together! We look for individuals who enjoy creating new systems, fine-tuning existing processes, and bringing expertise without ego. We are big believers in learning together and learning through doing; it’s the only way we grow!
We look for individuals that are motivated to help our company reach its potential and take us to places we never even dreamed. Each member of our team feels integrity in their work, a part of something bigger, and ownership over their contributions to our clients and company. And loves what they do!
As our namesake implies, Tectonic is about shifting. That also applies to shifting construction industry culture. Gone are the days of toxic jobsites, working to the bone, and underappreciation. Our team is like family to us and we believe in supporting, uplifting, and empowering them. We believe in a holistic life. We support our team cultivating balance in work and life so we can all show up more present, supportive, and excited to build dream homes.
Our ideal candidate is:
- Highly organized
- Systems-thinker
- Data-driven
- Detail-oriented
- Tenacious
- Self-Starter
- Motivated
- Autonomous
- Proactive
- Problem-Solver
- Strong Communicator
- Introspective
- Collaborative
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Tectonic Design Build is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
Salary
$85,000 - $105,000 per year
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000
