Del Amo Construction is hiring an Operations Assistant to aid the Preconstruction Team! Your position is vital to help the team become more efficient and grow the company.
The Position:
This position is the cog that keeps the estimating department well organized. You will be responsible for maintaining database information for our upcoming schedule of work. Also, you will be a vital part in transitioning the positive momentum of winning a project into the successful launch of the project management team. As well as the recirculating of lessons learned from a project back into Estimating. Internal to the department, you will coordinate and track progress of training programs for estimating new hires and ongoing improvement. Working with HR to turn the review feedback into a mapped-out training program for estimator looking to succeed in career ambitions. Additionally, you will aid the Chief Estimator and Business development teams in job setup.
Who We Are:
Del Amo Construction is a Southern California-based, family-owned company committed to providing the best building experience ever. Made possible by exceptional people, superior service and outstanding results, Del Amo Construction has built a legacy of trust and excellence since its founding in 1968, showcased by a 15% year-over-year growth. With high-level projects ranging from historic renovations, adaptive reuse and seismic upgrades to modular container construction, the Del Amo team is dedicated to providing a “construction concierge” approach, maintaining solid relationships with its clients, partners and employees.
Compensation Package:
- 100% of the employee premium for HMO medical and dental is paid for by Del Amo Construction
- Two weeks paid vacation, 6 six days, & 8 company holidays
- 401(k) Plan: 50% match up to 3% (if you contribute 6%, we contribute 3%)
- Life Insurance - $15,000 life insurance policy and a $15,000 AD&D policy through Cigna
- Annual bonus in March, dependent on previous calendar year
- FSAs (flexible spending accounts) –for employee and dependents
- Educational Assistance Program
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate transition of projects from Estimating to Project Management.
- Track project transition loose ends for Estimating and Project Management department follow up.
- Compile and distribute bid results.
- Assist in subcontractor pre-qualification process.
- Coordinate project team meetings and schedules as required.
- Coordinate setup of projects and assigning of Estimating teams to access of our systems.
- Documentation and preparation of meeting minutes.
- Maintain database records.
- Produce invoices and track payments received.
- Coordinate employee training programs.
- Support the Chief Estimator and Business Development personnel
Requirements:
- Reliable person with great attention to detail.
- Cheerful disposition.
- Extremely organized and proactive.
- Ability to follow up for information with key parties and vendors.
- Strong Customer service skills, win – win attitude.
- A listen first approach to conflict.
- 1-2 years of experience working in office environment.
- Experience with Estimating at a subcontractor or general contractor preferred.
- Strong and clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to accelerate learning curve.
- Strong research and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Microsoft Office experience (Work, Excel, Teams, etc.).
- Excellent analytical skills.
