Preconstruction & Proposal Coordinator

Civil Works Contracting; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Civil Works Contracting is seeking a PreConstruction Coordinator in Wilmington, NC to support estimating, planning, and project initiation. You will collaborate with project managers, estimators, design teams, and clients to develop accurate proposals, budgets, and schedules before construction begins.

The role emphasizes organizing bid materials, managing documents, coordinating meetings with architects, engineers, and subcontractors, and assisting with value engineering and risk analysis to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in construction or preconstruction coordination.
• Working knowledge of construction processes, documents, and estimating techniques.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preconstruction phases including bid preparation, scope review, and document management.
• Assist in development and review of project budgets, estimates, and schedules.
• Organize and facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders including architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain accurate preconstruction documentation and records.
• Support value engineering and cost analysis initiatives.
• Compile presentations and proposal packages for clients.
• Ensure timely submission of bid documents and prequalification paperwork.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and coordinate responses during preconstruction.
• Assist in identifying and mitigating project risks during the preconstruction phase.
• Collaborate with estimating and design teams on feasibility studies and constructability reviews.

Skills

Organizational

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

HeavyBid

MS Office Suite

Job description

Civil Works Contracting is seeking a PreConstruction Coordinator in Wilmington, NC to support estimating, planning, and project initiation. You will collaborate with project managers, estimators, design teams, and clients to develop accurate proposals, budgets, and schedules before construction begins.

The role emphasizes organizing bid materials, managing documents, coordinating meetings with architects, engineers, and subcontractors, and assisting with value engineering and risk analysis to