Bid Coordinator​/Estimator Assistant

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform pre-construction estimating tasks working with current & potential clients, sub-consultants, sub-contractors for assigned projects.
• Hand‑off estimate and preferred/pre-defined sub‑contractors to Construction Team for Final Buy‑Outs.
• Work with Sub‑Consultants and Sub‑Contractors to find Value Engineering Options.
• Work closely with the Construction and Project Development teams, and collaborate as needed to procure pricing from sub‑contractors and develop quality field cost data.
• Research and recruit new sub‑contractors as required for design‑build applications, and value engineering to drive competitive buy‑outs and strategically align with Project Management team on sub‑contractor qualifications.
• Coordinate and oversee the delegated responsibilities of others on the project team in the preparation of the estimates and budgets.
• Research and compile historical cost data and keep database current for use in future estimate preparation.
• Keep current on changes and trends in methods of construction and materials, construction costs, wage rates, fringes and working rules.
• Participate in design progress meetings and client presentations as required.