Job Requisition: 479466
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 store 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 benchmarks costs for sourcing, specifications, value engineering and other cost saving opportunities.
**Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office location for this role is Salisbury, NC.
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 pre-construction alternatives 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 masters 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 expenditures before contract is awarded.
- On boards and trains entry level estimators on RBS methodology and practice
- Monitors , reacts to and communicates to Leadership industry and economic trends and associated impacts to construction costs
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 including alternative solutions and associated costs factors.
- Comprehensive ability to read and interpret Architectural Construction drawings related to all construction fields including electrical, plumbing, and mechanical.
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 costs 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.
Salary Range: $75,040 - $112,560
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.
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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.
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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. Our team includes some of the best and brightest talent from a variety of backgrounds, ranging from decades-long careers in retail to fresh perspectives from outside our industry. With a purpose-driven culture grounded in our values of courage, care, integrity, teamwork and humor, we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued. Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable the brands we support to nourish their customers and communities. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
As part of the largest grocery retail group on the East Coast, we understand our vital role in enabling healthier people and a healthier planet and have an ongoing commitment to driving sustainable change that leads to a thriving food system, nourishes local communities, and creates a better world.
Why Work With Us
We love fresh perspectives, not just fresh produce. We believe that an inclusive workplace fosters creativity, accelerates innovation, and helps us create an even better product. At Ahold Delhaize USA, you’ll find coworkers who are caring and committed, and who focus on dreaming big and getting things done.
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