Specialist Estimator

Ahold Delhaize USA; Salisbury (NC); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator to develop conceptual and detailed estimates for new stores, remodels, acquisitions, and investment properties to guide capital funding decisions.

The role partners with Real Estate, Design, and Operations to align costs with scope, schedules, and prototypes, while monitoring labor and material cost trends. Hybrid work with Salisbury, NC as a core location.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Management and at least 5 years of commercial construction experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Commercial Construction Estimating.
• Experience in Construction Project Management and scheduling.
• Seasoned knowledge of design and construction methods, including alternative solutions and cost factors.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural/Construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual estimates for new stores, remodels, and takeover projects including site, building, décor, and equipment costs for feasibility analyses.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for existing and new supermarket facilities based on CAD drawings.
• Develop estimates for prototype formats to support financial and functional analyses.
• Coordinate with designers, project managers, and contractors to optimize total project costs.
• Conduct site visits with recommendations for cost budgeting and scope development.
• Provide technical construction support to Real Estate in developing conceptual budgets for new stores, takeovers and investment properties.

Skills

Cost estimation

Project coordination

Reading blueprints

Education

B.S. in Construction Management

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Construction

Job Requisition: 538998

Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2085 Harrison Road

Store Code: Store Development Centers (2761135)

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Primary Purpose

Develops conceptual estimates for construction projects consisting of new stores, remodels, acquisition/ takeover projects and investment properties to assist executive management with making decisions regarding approval, planning and distribution of Capital funds. Estimates cost of special projects including equipment upgrades/change-outs, room/office additions or enlargements, retail department layout changes, and Operation Directors discretionary improvement requests. Collaborate with Fixed Assets and Accounting in projecting expenses, write-offs, and accelerated depreciation associated with major construction and special projects. In support of Format evolutions, advise Leadership of changes in prototypical building, equipment and ongoing capital costs. Provide alternatives for Real Estate in the development of new store and expansions scenarios. Partner with Real Estate, Site Location Research, Design, & Retail Operations in the development of work scope, costs and strategy for open store Acquisitions. Keeps current and up to date with construction labor and material cost trends, construction economic data and continually benchmark costs for sourcing, specifications, value engineering and other cost saving opportunities.

Our hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury, NC

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual estimates for new stores, remodels, and takeover projects including development, site, and building, décor, and equipment costs for use in financial feasibility analysis.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for existing and new supermarket facilities based on CAD generated design drawings.
• Develop detailed estimates on new and current prototype formats enabling development of financial and functional analysis models leading to the definition of design criteria for all prototype formats.
• Coordinate with Construction Designers, Project Managers, and contractors in the analysis of alternative pre-construction and/or change order requests to optimize total project costs.
• Conduct site specific facility visits with recommendations for the development of project estimates.
• Provide technical construction support and guidance to Real Estate Department in the development of conceptual cost budgets in conjunction with new stores, takeovers, and Investment Properties.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing cost data and trends.
• Maintain detailed cost keys and price master's with updated current information.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.
• Partner with Store Development Directors and cost estimators in other Banners to improve effectiveness of estimating process and share peak workloads.
• Review project bids and reconcile them with approved capital expenditure before contract is awarded.
• On boards and trains entry level estimators on ADUSA methodology and practice
• Monitors, reacts to and communicates to Leadership industry and economic trends and associated impacts to construction costs
• Associate is responsible for managing site visits, inputs from others, workload and own time to meet strict deadlines
• Work for this position derives from Directors and Vice Presidents, as well as scheduled waves of projects and is assigned as needed, with new work consistently being added on a daily to weekly.
• Supervision for completeness and accuracy would take place on a weekly basis.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Management and a minimum of 5 years' experience in commercial construction or equivalent job-related experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Commercial Construction Estimating.
• Experience in Commercial Construction Project Management and scheduling.
• Seasoned knowledge of design and construction methods include alternative solutions and associated cost factors.
• Comprehensive ability to read and interpret Architectural Construction drawings related to all construction fields

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Business or related field.
• 5 plus years' experience in Commercial Construction Estimating.
• 3 years' experience in Construction Project management and scheduling.
• Seasoned knowledge of design and construction methods including alternative solutions and associated cost factors.
• Comprehensive ability to read and interpret Architectural Construction drawings related to all construction fields including electrical, plumbing, and mechanical.
• Strong background in business, finance and construction economics.

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $63,440-$95,160

Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.

Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.

Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.

We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.