Estimator Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

• Bid Coordination: Organizing, reviewing, and tracking bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Documentation Management: Preparing bid documents, analyzing drawings, and ensuring accuracy in cost databases.
• Communication: Acting as the primary point of contact for client inquiries and coordinating with project teams.
• Scheduling: Setting up site visits, meetings, and maintaining proposal deadlines.
• Administrative Support: Utilizing software like Excel or QuickBooks to track expenses and project data.

Additional Responsibilities

• Cook up and update the Estimating Calendar by keeping track of new projects and assigned estimators.
• Update bidders list spreadsheets.
• Provide updates to staff on any project that is not covered.
• Keep track of bids sent to customers, low bidders, and customer bid track win rates.
• Afford assistance to increase efficiency of sales and estimating staff.

Requirements

• Experience: Often requires experience in construction administration or junior estimating roles.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with takeoff and estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, Sage) and MS Office Suite.
• Communication: Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to manage multiple bids simultaneously.