Entry-Level Construction Project Coordinator & Bid Support

OPC Contracting, Inc; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OPC Contracting, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support our construction and estimating team.

This entry-level position involves contacting subcontractors and vendors, requesting bid proposals, tracking quotations, maintaining bid documentation, and assisting with project coordination. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in construction management, project management, or estimating.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, or related field preferred).
• Strong phone communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to build professional relationships with contractors and vendors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Previous construction, estimating, customer service, or administrative experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Contact subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to solicit bid proposals for construction projects.
• Follow up with contractors to obtain pricing, qualifications, and required documentation.
• Maintain bid lists and subcontractor databases.
• Track and organize incoming quotes, proposals, and project information.
• Assist in preparing bid packages and project estimates.
• Coordinate communication between project managers, estimators, contractors, and clients.
• Review bid submissions for completeness and accuracy.
• Update spreadsheets, project management software, and procurement logs.
• Schedule meetings, site visits, and project-related calls.
• Support project managers with administrative and project coordination tasks.
• Maintain organized project files and records.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Buildertrend

Procore

PlanHub

BuildingConnected

Job description

OPC Contracting, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support our construction and estimating team.

This entry-level position involves contacting subcontractors and vendors, requesting bid proposals, tracking quotations, maintaining bid documentation, and assisting with project coordination. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in construction management, project management, or estimating.