Construction Bid Review Specialist, ALDI, Dublin, OH
ALDI -
Dublin, OH,
US
Construction Bid Review Specialist
Date Posted: 2024-06-25
Job description
Who's driving the success of one of the fastest growing retailers in the nation? Our National Real Estate Services team. After all, we have an aggressive plan to become the third-largest U.S. grocery retailer in the nation. And this team will support the procurement and development of each location, and work on details as specific as store layouts and fixtures. This is where your skills can drive our success as well as your own.
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Dublin, OH
This role is Fully-Remote.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Reviews construction bids in conjunction with divisional real estate teams using established standards to ensure completeness and accuracy to the plans and specifications.
Monitors Request for Information (RFI) log for each project to ensure full understanding of any change to plans that are out to bid.
Performs periodic material takeoffs from 2D drawings or 3D models to validate design and contractor proposed quantities.
Researches alternate material and assembly options.
Aligns proposed costs and scope of work with historical project data.
Develops new bid procedures and standards as required.
Conducts material quantity surveys on store prototypes in order to produce accurate cost baselines.
Develops a value analysis for store prototypes by defining alternatives to the proposed scope that are more cost-efficient.
Conducts cost impact analysis for potential new prototypes by defining alternatives to the proposed scope that are more cost-efficient.
Collaborates with project team members and internal departments to accurately maintain and update cost database.
Maintains accurate and consistent electronic files and documentation.
Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information.
Other duties as assigned.
Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Establishes goals and works toward achievement.
Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
Knowledge of construction means and methods of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing disciplines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis in Excel.
Problem solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, consistently meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure.
Ability to read and interpret construction documents and specifications.
Ability to use RS Means software to produce material takeoffs.
Ability to understand and utilize various construction cost indices.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Bid Review, Architecture, Engineering or a related field required.
A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required.
Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
Physical Requirements:
Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.
Travel:
Domestic travel required.
Up to 10%.
Position Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Dublin, OH
This role is Fully-Remote.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Reviews construction bids in conjunction with divisional real estate teams using established standards to ensure completeness and accuracy to the plans and specifications.
Monitors Request for Information (RFI) log for each project to ensure full understanding of any change to plans that are out to bid.
Performs periodic material takeoffs from 2D drawings or 3D models to validate design and contractor proposed quantities.
Researches alternate material and assembly options.
Aligns proposed costs and scope of work with historical project data.
Develops new bid procedures and standards as required.
Conducts material quantity surveys on store prototypes in order to produce accurate cost baselines.
Develops a value analysis for store prototypes by defining alternatives to the proposed scope that are more cost-efficient.
Conducts cost impact analysis for potential new prototypes by defining alternatives to the proposed scope that are more cost-efficient.
Collaborates with project team members and internal departments to accurately maintain and update cost database.
Maintains accurate and consistent electronic files and documentation.
Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
Complies with ALDI privacy and security requirements and policies if job responsibilities include possible access to confidential and/or sensitive information.
Other duties as assigned.
Job-specific Competencies:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Consistently demonstrates the Mindsets, ALDI Acts Competencies and Professional Skills (M.A.P.) as outlined for the role.
Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Establishes goals and works toward achievement.
Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
Knowledge of construction means and methods of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing disciplines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis in Excel.
Problem solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, consistently meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure.
Ability to read and interpret construction documents and specifications.
Ability to use RS Means software to produce material takeoffs.
Ability to understand and utilize various construction cost indices.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Bid Review, Architecture, Engineering or a related field required.
A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required.
Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
Physical Requirements:
Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform duties.
Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.
Travel:
Domestic travel required.
Up to 10%.