Estimator, Government Construction - Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc.
Dallas, TX 75001
About the Job
Sevan Multi-Site Solutions is 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 2023
We are looking for a Construction Estimator to 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 Sevan's government, military housing and multi-family construction projects. 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:
- Proven success of estimating in the government 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, military barracks, or multi-family housing, 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
Why Join Sevan?
- Support Development of Top Brands: Opportunity to work behind the scenes supporting efforts for industry leaders like Starbucks, McDonald’s, and 7-Eleven.
- Impactful Role: Directly contribute to Sevan’s strategic growth and market presence.
- Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive team culture that values integrity, respect, and excellence.
- Professional Growth: Advance your career within a company recognized as a leader in multi-site solutions.
- Benefits: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day of employment. We provide a generous 401(k) match and demonstrate our commitment to your work-life balance through a flexible paid time off policy.
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.