Engineering/Estimating Coordinator

Land Development Team

Position Summary

Serves as liaison between land development team and outside engineers. Responsible for reviewing all plans with assigned Project Manager. Oversee and assist with quantity take offs, budget preparation and value engineering. Take the lead on obtaining all permits necessary to construct and plat all projects with assistance from Project Managers and Plat Coordinator. This is a full-time salaried position with the expectation to visit job sites but to be in the office about 2/3 of the time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate initial site conditions with Acquisitions Team
• Provide input to Development Team on project feasibility from engineering perspective
• Engage Engineering Companies to provide full civil plans
• Perform quantity take-offs on all plans and assist Project Managers in reviewing invoices
• Work with outside engineers to obtain all necessary permits, approvals and licenses to complete projects, both pre development and post development
• Provide subcontractors with bid sets, obtain quotes and assists with selection of subcontractors
• Participates in value engineering with Project Manager, engineer and subcontractors during the design process to reduce improvement costs without sacrificing quality

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, similar program or combination of equivalent education and experience
• Professional Engineering license preferred
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in civil engineering, land development, real estate development or similar role
• Strong knowledge of land use and environmental regulations and zoning codes
• Intermediate to advanced skills of computer literacy, spreadsheet creation and analysis, AutoCAD and other engineering software specifically with regard to evaluating plans
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Must exercise initiative and achieve objectives with minimal supervision
• Ability to effectively solve problems while maintaining positive team relations

Benefits

Comprehensive BCBS medical insurance paid at 100% for the employee, two weeks’ paid vacation minimum (more with experience). Allowance for sick days and generous personal leave policies, 401(k) with up to 6% match of the employee’s salary, annual performance and profit bonuses.

Apply

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to laura@markiiiproperties.com.

Developing the Best Neighborhoods in Upstate South Carolina from the Ground Up

In partnership with the top regional and national homebuilders, Mark III Properties develops the most sought-after neighborhoods in Upstate South Carolina. For decades, and particularly in the last five years, we’ve been—by far—the most active developer in the Upstate. About one third of all new homes in the booming GSA metro are built on lots provided by Mark III Properties. Our communities are top sellers as tracked by real estate sales data year after year, and our partnership with Sumitomo Forestry America has strengthened our financial foundation and enhanced our corporate structure, better positioning us for continued growth and success.