Construction Proposal & Estimation Specialist

KE|AD Building Consultants (Kent Engineering | Architectural Diagnostics); Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

KE|AD Building Consultants is seeking a highly organized Proposal Administrator / Estimator to support our Washington and Hawaii offices. This role serves as the primary contact for new client inquiries, proposal development, estimating, project setup, and coordination.

The ideal candidate works well with people and processes, can juggle multiple priorities, and understands construction or consulting environments.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience interacting professionally with customers and clients.
• Working knowledge of construction processes and estimating.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and track new client inquiries.
• Serve as the first point of contact for prospective clients.
• Coordinate opportunities with Technical Managers.
• Support business development and client follow-up efforts.
• Monitor project workload, schedules, and staffing capacity.
• Prepare preliminary fee estimates, budgets, and scopes of work.
• Draft proposals for review by technical staff.
• Distribute proposals, manage follow-ups, and track project opportunities.
• Coordinate project startup activities following contract execution.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

BQE (preferred)

Job description

KE|AD Building Consultants is seeking a highly organized Proposal Administrator / Estimator to support our Washington and Hawaii offices. This role serves as the primary contact for new client inquiries, proposal development, estimating, project setup, and coordination.

The ideal candidate works well with people and processes, can juggle multiple priorities, and understands construction or consulting environments.