Estimating & Bid Coordination Specialist

Key Construction; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with guaranteed

Flex Spending Account

Unlimited paid time off

Life Insurance

Holiday pay

Personal Uber rides

Many company and community events

Room for advancement

Job summary

Key Construction is seeking an Estimating Coordinator for our Wichita office to support the estimating team with bid preparation, document control, and subcontractor coordination. The ideal candidate will manage bid calendars, compile sub bids, and maintain communications with subcontractors.

Knowledge of Word/Excel and familiarity with bid processes are essential. Strong organizational and communication skills are required to succeed in a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• Strong computer and organizational skills required.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced team.
• Familiarity with construction industry lingo and bid processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the estimating department.
• Create and maintain proposal folders with all updates/addenda to plans and specifications.
• Assist with the sub-contractor bid solicitation process.
• Manage and update sub-contractor contact information.
• Solicitation of sub-trade pricing and MBE, WMBE, DVBE participation both in person and on the phone.
• Assist in the preparation of project estimates, requests for proposals and budgets.
• Assist with project specific and general prequalification questionnaires.
• Procure bid bonds, builders’ risk, and insurance requirements as needed.
• Assist with the development and implementation of marketing materials.
• Other administrative duties and responsibilities as required by the leader and/or the team.

Skills

Prioritization

Multitasking

Phone skills

Communication

MS Word

MS Excel

SmartBid

Procore

Tools

SmartBid

Procore

Job description

Key Construction is seeking an Estimating Coordinator for our Wichita office to support the estimating team with bid preparation, document control, and subcontractor coordination. The ideal candidate will manage bid calendars, compile sub bids, and maintain communications with subcontractors.

Knowledge of Word/Excel and familiarity with bid processes are essential. Strong organizational and communication skills are required to succeed in a fast-paced construction environment.