Estimating Assistant — Bid Coordination & Data Specialist

TP Mechanical Contractors; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

TriplePoint seeks an Estimating Assistant to support the mechanical estimating team on commercial fire protection, HVAC, plumbing, and piping bids. You will organize plans, specs, addenda, and vendor quotes, acting as a central conduit between estimators, operations, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities include bid management, RFQ coordination, data entry into estimating databases, and preparing final bid packages for review.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication for outreach to vendors and subcontractors.
• Strong attention to detail to spot discrepancies in quotes and plan revisions.
• Ability to read and interpret basic construction documents, sheets, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Bid management: download, organize, and track project plans, specs, and addenda from plan rooms and portals.
• Vendor coordination: request quotes to mechanical suppliers and subs for equipment, piping, fixtures, and ductwork.
• Data entry: input material pricing, labor units, and quotes into estimating databases and spreadsheets.
• Bid document preparation: compile final bid proposals, letters, bonds, and qualification statements for review.
• Post-bid administration: maintain cost data, organize bid results, and transition files to Project Management.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

File organization

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

TriplePoint seeks an Estimating Assistant to support the mechanical estimating team on commercial fire protection, HVAC, plumbing, and piping bids. You will organize plans, specs, addenda, and vendor quotes, acting as a central conduit between estimators, operations, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities include bid management, RFQ coordination, data entry into estimating databases, and preparing final bid packages for review.