Assistant Estimator/Bid Coordinator – Commercial Construction

R.D. Michaels, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in commercial construction is seeking a detail-oriented assistant estimator/bid coordinator to join their dynamic team in central Florida. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth, where you will utilize your organizational and analytical skills to support project estimations and bid preparations. You will engage with subcontractors, manage contract documents, and contribute to the successful execution of various projects. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for the construction industry and a knack for effective communication, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in commercial construction office preferred.
• High school diploma required; higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in estimating and bid coordination for commercial projects.
• Review and analyze contract documents and subcontractor quotations.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Flexibility

Excel Spreadsheets

Microsoft Project

Education

High School Diploma

2-Year Associate's Degree

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Snapshot

Competitive compensation with good opportunity for growth of responsibilities, compensation and benefits.

Minimum Requirements:
Prior experience working in commercial construction office environment is preferred. High school diploma is required; 2 year associates degree or 4 year bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Job Description

R.D. Michaels is a commercial general contractor located in central Florida seeking an assistant estimator/bid coordinator with all of the following:

Qualities:

• Organized and good at multi-tasking
• Effective, clear communicator
• Thorough and analytical
• Able to work with others in a supportive role
• Flexibility to make trips outside of the office to building departments, pre-construction meetings and other functions as necessary

Experience:

• Capable of reading, interpreting and thoroughly understanding Contract Documents
• Subcontractor/vendor solicitation
• Distribution of Contract Documents
• Reviewing, analyzing and addressing Contract Document revisions
• Writing of subcontractor scopes
• Preparing pre-bid RFl’s
• Analyzing subcontractor quotations and vendor pricing
• Firm knowledge of working with Excel spreadsheets and formulas
• Working with and preparing schedules in Microsoft Project
• Completing and submitting building permit applications