Prebid Manager | Bid Strategy & Coordination

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental, Vision and Basic Life premiums

Paid time off and holidays

Education and Development

Public Retirement Systems and Deferred

Job summary

State of Ohio Transportation - Central Office in Columbus, OH is seeking a Prebid Coordinator/Manager to help ensure accurate, competitive bids for construction projects. The role is full-time and housed at 1980 West Broad Street, 4th Floor, Columbus, OH 43223.

You will collaborate with estimators, project managers, subcontractors, suppliers and clients during bidding, identify risks, and apply rigorous data analysis to drive successful proposals.

Qualifications

• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp in supervisory principles & techniques.
• For positions involved in equipment maintenance & repair, requires 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in equipment maintenance & repair.
• For bridge maintenance & repair, requires 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in bridge maintenance & repair.
• For route marking, requires 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in route marking.
• For highway maintenance, requires 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in highway maintenance.
• For roadway construction materials testing & control, requires 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• The Prebid Coordinator/Manager helps ensure that the construction company submits an accurate, competitive bid.
• Identifies project risks and opportunities before bids are submitted.
• Serves as a key link between estimators, project managers, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients during the bidding process.
• Analyzes technical information, identify issues, collect data, and draw sound conclusions while learning new processes.
• Strong organizational and project-coordination skills, including managing timelines, tracking documents, and responding effectively to inquiries.
• Proficiency with computer systems and software such as Microsoft Office, along with a willingness to learn specialized tools such as AASHTOWare.
• The capacity to learn ODOT policies, procedures, and construction-related processes and apply them consistently after training.

Skills

Management

Job description

State of Ohio Transportation - Central Office in Columbus, OH is seeking a Prebid Coordinator/Manager to help ensure accurate, competitive bids for construction projects. The role is full-time and housed at 1980 West Broad Street, 4th Floor, Columbus, OH 43223.

You will collaborate with estimators, project managers, subcontractors, suppliers and clients during bidding, identify risks, and apply rigorous data analysis to drive successful proposals.