Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and clearly communicate the bidding strategy, also schedule and lead Bid Kickoff Meetings.
  • Review Construction plans and documents.
  • Pre-bid kick-off.
  • Bid Day.
• Set coverage strategy early and track coverage daily.
  • Work in concert with the Budgeter and PM to identify bidding strategy and create trade coverage list and bidders.
  • Identify key trades and create key sub-bidders list for bid kickoff meeting.
  • Call Subcontractors prior to and during the bidding process to solidify coverage.
  • Courses correct early based on coverage needs.
• Review drawings with the budgeter to identify the following:
  • What is different from what we budgeted?
  • What are the key trades?
  • What are potential long lead items?
• Create the Invitation to Bid through our bidding software and distribute it to bidders.
• Acquire pricing from National Vendors if required for the project.
• Monitor coverage throughout entire bid process and direct team efforts to course correct if/when necessary.
• Answer selected RFIs as determined in pre-bid meetings and throughout the bidding process.
• Post or review posted bids – work with Precon PE.
• Assist PM with de-scope and review of bids.
• Create exhibits for Owner contracts.
• Analyze our results for bid coverage.
  • Complete budget/bid comparison form.
  • Extract unit cost numbers from bids/subcontractors when appropriate.
• Complete analysis of Budget to Bid.
• Update Subcontractor database.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 2-5 years experience in Construction Estimating, Project Management, or related field
• Microsoft Office Excel, Outlook, and Word proficient
• Ability to read and understand Construction Plans, Specifications, and Bid Documents
• 10-hour OSHA training preferred