Estimator

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!

Job Description

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.  

Duties and 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.

Job Requirements

• 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 roll outs knowledge inside consumer shopping/guest environments preferred.

Skills

• Must have strong math skills
• Must be detailed oriented
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including MS Project, Oracle Business Suite.

Preferred Job Attributes

• Outgoing and able to adapt to multiple industry environments and develop trust relationships between clients, business associates, vendor/partners, and management.
• Strong business knowledge with objectivity to represent all interests.
• Excellent organization skills; articulate and mature
• Develop relationships and partnerships by conducting regular account and business planning/strategy meetings.
• Motivated/pro-active mindset in an exciting and robust work environment.
• Well-groomed with executive attire appropriate for DAVACO and client headquarters

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

DAVACO LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Supports a Diverse, Inclusive Work Environment

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Drug-Free Workplace

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident substance abuse testing.  We also perform pre-employment background checks.

Applicants with Disabilities

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at HR@davaco.com and/or (214)-706-4018