Junior Bids & Proposals Coordinator

VFP, Inc.; Roanoke (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

VFP, Inc. in Roanoke, VA is seeking an entry-level Bids and Proposals Assistant to review customer specifications, collect pricing, and prepare vendor quotes. You will support the estimating team to bid new business and juggle multiple tasks to meet deadlines.

The role requires a four-year degree preferred or a strong high school/ GED background, with excellent written and organizational skills and the ability to multi-task under varying constraints.

Qualifications

• Four-year bachelor's degree preferred or high school diploma/GED with experience.
• Excellent written and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of construction and/or power distribution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in bids and proposals to estimate costs and prepares vendor quotes.
• Determines material quantities for total job cost.
• Obtains quotations from suppliers/subcontractors.
• Checks that customer specs and drawings align with quotes.
• Creates pre-bid folders and verifies quotes for submittal.
• Coordinates with engineering to ensure code compliance for estimation.
• Interacts with sales to resolve discrepancies during review.
• Maintains adherence to company policies and safety standards.
• Interacts with management, marketing, production, and engineering as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Bids and Proposals Manager.

Skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher preferred

High school diploma/GED acceptable

Job description

VFP, Inc. in Roanoke, VA is seeking an entry-level Bids and Proposals Assistant to review customer specifications, collect pricing, and prepare vendor quotes. You will support the estimating team to bid new business and juggle multiple tasks to meet deadlines.

The role requires a four-year degree preferred or a strong high school/ GED background, with excellent written and organizational skills and the ability to multi-task under varying constraints.