Design Build Manager
Dragados USA

Founded in 1941, Dragados is a primary construction arm of ACS Group, consistently ranked first overall on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 250 International Contractors List. Dragados is an industry leader in delivering all types of major infrastructure projects and has a proven track record of completing some of the largest, most complex, and first-of-their kind projects in the U.S. and across the globe. In North America alone, Dragados has experience delivering more than $40 billion worth of major infrastructure projects within the last 10 years and is currently ranked #5 in transportation and #31 overall on ENR's 2022 Top 400 Contractors list.
Description

Supports and works with preconstruction/ business development staff in the review of project plans, requirements and specifications. Performs quantity take-offs, pricing, and bidding of construction projects and have extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles. Responsible for comparing and analyzing subcontractor and supplier bids.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
• Prepare and/or review accurate quantity takeoffs, breakdowns and materials pricing.
• Determine labor and equipment costs.
• Discuss and propose the most proper means and method.
• Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.
• Understand project logistics and project schedule.
• Prepare bid packages. Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.
• Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.)
• Perform certain post-bid buyouts.
• Perform pre-construction duties and meetings with Clients, Owners, Engineers, Subs and Suppliers, and JV Partners.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or Architecture
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as an Estimator, Sr. Project Manager or similar.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as estimator for major civil projects.
• A minimum of 5 years of construction experience would be a plus.
• Public works sector experience required (Private is a plus).
• Familiarity of all aspects of infrastructure projects
• Recent experience with a large civil/highway contractor
• Strong experience with large civil estimating required
• Recent experience with JV bid settings is a plus.
• Advanced computer skills with estimating software (knowledge of HCSS Heavy bid is a plus)

• Effective presentation skills

• Advanced computers skills with MS Office, Primavera P6
• Knowledge AutoCAD and/or Micro Station is a plus
• Extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles
• Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and multi-tasked.
• Prioritize work load and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands
• Ability to work with other engineers and estimators and be part of a team