Precon Coordinator

DPR Construction; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Estimating Coordination professional to support preconstruction and bidding processes. You will help manage bids, track proposals, and coordinate with trade partners to ensure timely project delivery.

The role emphasizes organization, data entry, and clear communication among teams, with experience in bid software preferred. DPR offers growth, a collaborative culture, and exposure to complex, sustainable projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years of experience in estimating coordination, construction administration, or a related field.
• Experience with estimating software such as Building Connected or equivalent bid solicitation software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation, distribution, and tracking of bid invitations, proposals, and related documentation.
• Communicates with trade partners, suppliers, and vendors regarding bid requests and deadlines, including coordination with SPW, EIG, and prefabrication teams.
• Maintains bid solicitation software database, contact lists, and bid logs with current and accurate information.
• Organizes and updates drawings, specifications, and addenda for use by preconstruction team.
• Supports scheduling, meeting coordination, and documentation for estimating activities.
• Provides administrative assistance for proposal preparation, presentations, and internal coordination.
• Ensures consistent application of document control and confidentiality standards.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience

Tools

Building Connected

Job description

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Provides coordination and administrative support to preconstruction and estimating teams in managing bids, proposals, and documentation, with a strong focus on organization, accuracy, and prioritization of work. Assists with subcontractor outreach, data entry, and bid tracking to ensure accurate and timely project delivery support for multiple concurrent projects, including coordinating and working with the prequalification liaison to support the prequalification of trade partners as part of the solicitation process. Contributes to the smooth operation of preconstruction activities by maintaining organized systems and clear communication among team members and trade partners.

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Provides coordination and administrative support to preconstruction and estimating teams in managing bids, proposals, and documentation, with a strong focus on organization, accuracy, and prioritization of work. Assists with subcontractor outreach, data entry, and bid tracking to ensure accurate and timely project delivery support for multiple concurrent projects, including coordinating and working with the prequalification liaison to support the prequalification of trade partners as part of the solicitation process. Contributes to the smooth operation of preconstruction activities by maintaining organized systems and clear communication among team members and trade partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation, distribution, and tracking of bid invitations, proposals, and related documentation.


• Communicates with trade partners, suppliers, and vendors regarding bid requests and deadlines, including coordination with Self-Perform Work (SPW), Equipment Integration Group (EIG), and prefabrication teams to ensure appropriate trade partner and vendor coverage.


• Maintains bid solicitation software database, contact lists, and bid logs with current and accurate information.


• Organizes and updates drawings, specifications, and addenda for use by preconstruction team.


• Supports scheduling, meeting coordination, and documentation for estimating activities.


• Provides administrative assistance for proposal preparation, presentations, and internal coordination.


• Ensures consistent application of document control and confidentiality standards.

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

2–4 years of experience in estimating coordination, construction administration, or a related field required.

Experience with estimating software such as Building Connected or equivalent bid solicitation software preferred.

Certifications And Licences

None required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.