Pre-Construction Estimator
- $90,000 to $100,000 per year
- Full-Time
- Dental, Life, Medical, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Vision
Job Description
Bid Administration
- Prepare and manage subcontractor bid receipt logs
- Solicit bids and communicate with vendors/subcontractors
- Assemble and distribute bid packages
- Track bid deadlines and submit proposals on time
- Maintain organized electronic records and bid tracking sheets
Scope & Trade Knowledge
- Review and understand bid documents and specifications
- Develop RFIs and clarifications for assigned scopes
- Analyze and level subcontractor bids
- Identify and select the right subcontractors for each project
- Minimize exclusions and ensure full scope coverage
Post-Bid & Project Handoff
- Follow up on submitted bids and budgets with clients and stakeholders
- Conduct internal handoff meetings with PM teams
- Assist in subcontractor buyout and scope validation
- Support PM team with cost breakdowns and trade-specific insights
Client & Business Development
- Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks
- Support account managers and regional directors with client meetings
- Build relationships with clients and subcontractors to generate future opportunities
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5+ years of estimating or construction project management experience
- Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, Procore, PlanSwift)
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field (preferred but not required)