Estimator, ConstructionDepartment:Construction ServicesLocation:Fort Worth, TXSevan Multi-Site Solutionsis a veteran-owned business that provides fully customized, turnkey, program management and construction services at scale. We offer program management, site assessments, design, and engineering services for restaurant, grocery, gas station, retail, and government projects nationwide. We work with leading brands like McDonald-s, Starbucks, Sprouts, Whataburger, to name a few. At Sevan, we provide the talent, technology, and trusted expertise needed to consistently deliver excellence in multi-site construction.Sevan is an INC. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company | Great Places to Work 2023 | Best Places to work in Chicago -20, -21, -22, -23, | Best Places to Work in Construction 2023We are looking for anEstimatorto join our Construction Services team in Dallas, TX. This role is responsible for preparing cost estimates that will be used to develop conceptual budgets, ROM estimates, and hard bid proposals for all construction projects and program roll outs for Sevan's clients. This is a hybrid position in our Dallas office.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Review and interpret project documents to prepare clear, complete, subcontractor scope of works and bid packages
Create project Invitation to Bid for subcontractors on Building Connected or other bidding platforms
Review project documents to create RFI-s (Request for Information) for submission to Architect
Review project documents to determine risks to Sevan and assist Bid Leader in the creation of the Risk Register
Visit project sites and provide Sevan with a detailed site assessment using Sevan-s Capture software
Manage team in identifying qualified subcontractors and establish and maintain bid solicitation lists
Review subcontractor RFI-s to determine if they need to be included in the RFI to Architect list or if they can be answered internally
Investigate local market conditions and their effect on costs and schedule
Provide review of subcontractor quotes to assure they meet the intent of the specific scope of work and are in line with Sevan-s contractual requirements
Create and estimate sheet breaking down elements of the bid using either MasterFormat or Uniformat divisions
Write clear and concise qualifications and exclusions to proposals
Any additional duties, as assigned
Skills & Abilities:
Late Entry to Mid Level experience estimating in the construction industry
Adaptable to taking direction from multiple teams, operations departments, and team members
Have the ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities at one time
Ability to provide quantity take-offs of building elements to determine material and labor costs utilizing computer software
Proven success as an adaptable, independent worker in a fast pace environment
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent; or
5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated skills in Preconstruction, Estimating, and Project Management
Experience in Government projects, a plus
Experience in small scale restaurant / QSR, retail, or residential projects, highly preferred
Knowledge of Smartsheet, and Takeoff software (OST or similar), Bluebeam, Excel, etc.
Familiarity with computerized pricing systems
Culture, Leadership and Employee Development
Exemplifies and promotes our values of integrity, respect, teamwork, excellence, and charity
Embrace key Sevan-wide initiatives, like Safety and Sustainability
Communicates our vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices
Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior
Participates in personal career development through on-the-job training, attends training programs and assists in the development of interns / co-ops
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.