Estimator - Building Construction

MCR Services, Inc.; Wyncote (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MCR Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Bid Coordinator to evaluate bid specifications and assemble data for competitive proposals. You will lead the pursuit of projects across commercial, industrial, and retail sectors.

Reports to senior management and will manage subcontractor relationships, solicit and qualify vendors, and ensure timely submission of high-quality bids that maximize earnings potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in civil engineering or construction management.
• Minimum 10 years of construction project experience.
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability on projects.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Review bid specifications and drawings to assemble required data.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to obtain timely information.
• Formulate bids and seek senior management approvals.
• Create bid lists and align subs with projects.
• Ensure bids are submitted on time and error-free.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Negotiation

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

MCR Services, Inc. has completed a wide variety of projects along the Eastern Seaboard from Virginia to Maine, which includes residential sub-divisions, schools, distribution centers, supermarkets, strip malls, retail fit-outs, commercial free-standing buildings, office buildings, hotel complexes and much more. Our mission, as an industry leader in the creation of commercial and retail facilities, is to provide the best quality of services to our clients through superior workmanship, dedication, commitment and meticulous attention to detail, ultimately delivering complete satisfaction. Our work ethics and values are the foundation to our success and we pledge to continue providing paramount services to our clients.

Job Description

Desired Project Experience: Commercial, Industrial, Retail

Reports to: Senior management

Position summary: Evaluate bid specifications and drawings, ensure that all required data necessary to successfully bid a project, including data regarding materials, labor, subcontractors, and more, has been collected and properly assembled. Follow up with subcontractors, vendors, etc. to ensure timely receipt of information. Formulate and submit for senior management approvals bids that have a high likelihood of winning projects, while simultaneously optimizing company’s earnings potential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain orderly schedules, files and records of all bid requests and drawings.
• Create specifications records for standards and options for each project.
• Review bid requirements thoroughly and ask pertinent questions of appropriate parties.
• Possess a thorough understanding of scope for specific trades assigned.
• Create bid lists to ensure that we are aligning the right subs with every project, and building long term relationships.
• Solicite and qualify vendors and subcontractors. Maintain effective communication with each.
• Contact supply houses to obtain additional subcontractor bids, when appropriate.
• Display resourcefulness to gain better pricing from vendors and subcontractors.
• Interact professionally with architects and engineers.
• Identify permits and accompanying costs required for each project.
• Double check all deliverables before sharing them externally.
• Take appropriate actions to ensure all deadlines are met and that all bids present us with the best chance of winning, including arriving early, staying late or performing task not specified in this job description.
• Submit 100% of bids on time, and without error.

Qualifications

• A four-year bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management.
• A minimum of 10 years work experience in construction projects.
• Display a sense of pride of ownership in all work.
• A valid driver's license.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing.

Additional Information

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