Precon Coordinator

DPR Construction; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction in New Jersey seeks an Estimating Coordinator to support preconstruction and estimating teams with bids, proposals, and documentation. The role emphasizes organization, accuracy, and prioritization while coordinating with trade partners.

Responsibilities include preparing and tracking bid invitations, maintaining bid logs, coordinating with SPW/EIG/prefabrication, organizing drawings and addenda, and assisting with scheduling and presentations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years of experience in estimating coordination, construction administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, distribution, and tracking of bid invitations, proposals, and related documentation.
• Communicate with trade partners, suppliers, and vendors regarding bid requests and deadlines, coordinating with SPW, EIG, and prefabrication teams.
• Maintain bid solicitation software database, contact lists, and bid logs with current information.
• Organize and update drawings, specifications, and addenda for use by the preconstruction team.
• Support scheduling, meeting coordination, and documentation for estimating activities.
• Provide administrative assistance for proposal preparation, presentations, and internal coordination.
• Ensure consistent application of document control and confidentiality standards.

Skills

Bid coordination

Administrative support

Data entry

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Bid logs software

Job description

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.

Certifications and Licenses:

None required.

Anticipated starting pay range:

$65,000.00- $93,000.00

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

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 unique 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. The DPR family of companies is closing the gap between design and construction with an integrated collection of products and services to build smarter, move faster and achieve strong results. Our approximately 11,000 employees share a commitment to growth, innovation and building great things—great teams, great careers and great projects that change the world.

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