Cost Manager; Commercial Lead
Listed on 2026-01-13
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Operations Manager
About The Company
Built on a foundation of integrity, respect, and commitment, JPI stands out as one of the most active real estate developers and builders in the nation. For more than 35 years, JPI has designed and developed communities with best-in-class homes and amenities. JPI is committed to data-driven management and continuous improvement. Its team of experts utilizes data - including unparalleled market research, proven business processes, and proprietary models - to ensure that every decision is strategic, focused, and produces exceptional multifamily communities with the best risk-adjusted returns.
More than just great communities, JPI is focused on leaving a lasting impact on the communities where we build and is continually committed to "Building What Matters." JPI operates as a subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry, which is recognized as one of the largest home builders in the United States.
JPI has an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Lead to join our Operations Support Center team located in Dallas, TX.
The Commercial Lead will be responsible for managing subcontractor contracts, change orders, purchase orders (POs), pay applications, and budget is to ensure effective oversight and administration of contractual agreements throughout the project lifecycle. The Commercial Specialist will deliver the prestart project checklist complete to the Construction Manager by the project NTP. The position will report to the Commercial Manager.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Buyout and Contracting
Review and Validate SOW's and SOV's for each trade.
Interview and Validate capabilities of each subcontractor.
Set Up issuance of contracts on schedule.
Responsibility to Meet all deliverables per timelines per the project startup checklist.
Administrative setup of contracts and budgets in Procore
Uploading ALL Contract Documents to Commitments in Procore.
Uploading Trade Partner SOV into Procore Commitments.
Uploading the Project Budget from the GMP with WBS and Non-WBS cost codes.
Creating and updating a contract tracking device for executed contracts.
Handle CO (Change Order) Process
Coordinate with Technical Project Lead on validation of a change order.
Verify change order costs are accurate and valid.
Review change order draft and submit for review.
Create descriptive and well documented change orders for trade partners for scope gaps, additional work, owner value adds, etc.
Send approved change orders through Docu Sign for final execution and ensure the change orders are integrated with ERP and added to GC pay.
Create, send and manage Owner PCO's. Manage Logs for Allowances and Weather.
Budget Updates, Forecasting and Allocations
Updating Project direct costs to the Procore budget.
Forecasting and Updating GC's monthly in accordance with the direct costs.
Forecasting additional dollars based on past project data for each cost code after contract.
Creating accurate bi-weekly budget snapshots.
Lead Project Close Out
Create Job Specific close out template
Ensure all subcontractors are 100% paid, retainage included for each job.
Ensure all PO's are closed out for the project.
Verify that all lien waivers have been received.
Ensure that future billings are cut-off from being billed to the project.
Manage the warranty, O&M, as-builts and Procore documentation is uploaded by the milestone-validation lead.
Buyout and Contracting
A minimum of 3 subcontractors per trade have submitted a SOW and a SOV bid for the project. The Commercial Lead is to validate, assess, negotiate and award subcontracts. The agreed upon Contract Documents (JPI boiler plate, Exhibits A-F, insurance requirements) are submitted to the Commercial specialist and then sent to the Commercial Manager for signature. After the contract is executed, the Commercial Lead will update the buyout log.
An executed contract allows the Commercial Specialist to reach out for submittals.
Administrative setup of contracts and budgets in Procore
Executed contract documents are provided by the Commercial specialist and uploaded to the commitment tool in Procore (JPI boiler plate, Exhibits A-F, insurance requirements, SOV).
The Project GMP is received from the…
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