Estimator, Construction, Operations Manager

Overview

Company Overview DAVACO is a leading turn-key solution provider with more than 30 years of experience supporting the world's leading brands with the development, transformation, and maintenance of their physical sites throughout North America. In collaboration with a diversified base of clients, DAVACO delivers scale, speed, and high-quality solutions that solve tomorrow’s challenges today.

The purpose of this position is to assess the potential development of a project by providing accurate and detailed measurements of materials, labor needs, format a bid on the scope of the project, review drawings, specifications, and to develop procedures to assist with the quantifying of the work. In addition, this position controls costs by collecting and studying information. This position must have a high-level understanding of time management and to be able to set priorities, keep projects within budget and on time.

Description

Job title: Estimator

Department: Cost Management

Company Overview DAVACO is a leading turn-key solution provider with more than 30 years of experience supporting the world's leading brands with the development, transformation, and maintenance of their physical sites throughout North America. In collaboration with a diversified base of clients, DAVACO delivers scale, speed, and high-quality solutions that solve tomorrow’s challenges today.

Opportunity The purpose of this position is to assess the potential development of a project by providing accurate and detailed measurements of materials, labor needs, format a bid on the scope of the project, review drawings, specifications, and to develop procedures to assist with the quantifying of the work. In addition, this position controls costs by collecting and studying information. This position must have a high-level understanding of time management and to be able to set priorities, keep projects within budget and on time.

The ideal candidate should be comfortable working within a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment where the emphasis is placed on teamwork and satisfying our client’s needs. A background in construction and working on multiple on-going projects is required. Candidate should have strong attention to detail, communicate well, be self-motivated and well organized. If you think you have what it takes to join our team, please don’t delay in submitting your qualifications!

As a member of the Cost Management team your job will encompass different levels of responsibility that commands professionalism and confidentiality. Below is a partial list of responsibilities.

• Prepares budgets by understanding plans, requirements, updating specifications, identifying, and projecting costs for each project.
• Obtains bids from vendors and subcontractors by specifying materials, identifying qualified subcontractors.
• Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Provide complete and accurate quantity take-offs.
• Analyze and comprehend job documents and RFQ’s.
• Communicate with vendors for all trades.
• Preparing cost analysis for labor, equipment, and materials
• Analyze and comprehend plan sets and construction drawings.
• Solicit and evaluate bids.
• Monitor and qualify sub-contractor bid submittals.
• Provide complete estimates in proposal form.
• Review construction documents to understand the project scope of work and provide direction to bid coordinators to secure proposals
• Position requires close communication with internal management.
• Consults with operations to develop innovative and diverse service solutions.

• BA/BS degree construction management, engineering or related field or relevant trade experience.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Retail and/or Restaurant construction preferred.
• 2 years sales and/or project management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in pricing multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Up to 30% travel (position based in Dallas, Texas).
• Must have and maintain good driving record.
• Adhere to company’s policies, as well as compliance with federal and state legislation laws.
• Light construction, remodeling and…