Estimator and Bid controller

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and submit competitive bids to General Contractors (GCs) for construction and refurbishments.
• Perform detailed cost estimating, quantity take-offs and value engineering analysis for construction scopes of work.
• Led the bid leveling process and manage the award process together with headquarters.
• Track project costs against approved budgets; monitor change orders, cost overruns and variances, and report findings to management.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms and contract conditions with manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Build and maintain a manufacturer and vendor database; develop preferred-vendor relationships to secure favorable pricing, lead times and contract terms.
• Provide estimating and quoting for the Maintenance Department’s purchase requests and vendor proposals.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of bids, purchase orders, vendor contracts and pricing agreements.
• Collaborate with the Construction, Maintenance and Accounting teams to align procurement strategy with project and operational needs.
• Monitor market pricing trends and material costs to keep estimates competitive and accurate.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in construction estimating, cost control or procurement (retail construction experience preferred).
• Experience preparing and leveling GC bids and reviewing construction contracts.
• Prior experience negotiating with vendors, manufacturers or subcontractors.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with estimating or cost-control software is a plus.
• Must be able to read construction and shop drawings.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; comfortable managing multiple bids and quotes simultaneously.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced/entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Professional college degree (engineering or construction management preferred).
• 4 years of work experience in construction.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Negotiation.
• Cost estimating and analysis.
• Vendor and contract management.
• Organization and time management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, preferably English and Spanish.
• Decision making.

Pay

$65,000 – $75,000 per year