Estimating Coordinator

Cambridge - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client is hiring an Estimating Coordinator to join their growing team.

The Estimating Coordinator is an effective relationship builder communicator and team person will engage directly with clients trades and internal staff and will report to the Senior Manager of Estimating.

They are responsible for a variety of tasks to support the success of the entire estimating business development and preconstruction team which includes support of pursuits for Stipulated Price Design Build and Construction Management opportunities.

As a team player the Estimating Coordinator will collaborate across multiple teams to support other areas of the business as required.

They will coordinate and support the bid solicitation process which includes but is not limited to; monitoring of business development opportunities assisting in the preparation of proposal and introduction packages to clients and prospects issuance of RFQs to subcontractors ensuring adequate coverage is achieved across all disciplines coordination and facilitation of responses to RFSQs managing the bid surety requirements for all pursuits supporting the estimating and pre-construction department in daily administrative tasks in keeping with a team first mentality.

This position will be based from our Cambridge office but may require travel to project locations to facilitate the deliverables associated with the position for internal and external responsibilities.

Responsibilities include:

Assisting business development with sourcing and organizing all project opportunities

Review all bid opportunities across all solicitation sites and complete go/no go analysis for review by management

Responsible for the organization and maintenance of the estimating calendar for all ongoing and upcoming pursuits including maintenance of the pursuit pipeline

Issue RFQs to subcontractors and suppliers and ensure proper trade coverage ahead of tender closings and budget presentations. This involves making phone calls following up on emails and managing our bid site platform

Responsible for the assembly of target specific corporate materials and overall package preparation in pursuit of new customer acquisition.

Monitor all incoming clarifications addenda and drawing updates and issue to all parties as required

Keep accurate records of previous projects and bids for historical analysis of win loss ratios trade submission frequency market success on other KPI factors.

Assist the estimating and preconstruction team in the preparation of detailed responses to RFPs RFTs and RFSQs in coordination with the Senior Manager of Estimating and Preconstruction Team.

Responsible for updating and maintaining proposal templates and marketing materials.

Seek out and qualify new subcontractors and maintain the company wide bidders list

Establish and foster relationships with trade partners consultants and owners

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

5 years experience working in the construction or real estate industry

Excellent communication skills oral and written

Confident and able to contribute to stakeholder relations as required

Strong knowledge base across all construction disciplines

Must be able to read and understand construction documents

Self motivated with an excellent sense of managing priorities

Superior organizational skills

Experience in administering requirements for project insurances and bonding

General understanding of CCDC/CCA documents

Proficient withExcel Microsoft Office Suite MS ProjectBlueBeam Building Connected

Relevant diploma / degree would be an asset but not mandatory

Hands on experience in estimating in building construction is an asset

Positive outgoing personality is preferred

Industry experience would be an asset: Food Processing Industrial Institutional multi-unit residential healthcare and commercial

We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and employment process as required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

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Our client is hiring an Estimating Coordinator to join their growing team.The Estimating Coordinator is an effective relationship builder communicator and team person will engage directly with clients trades and internal staff and will report to the Senior Manager of Estimating.They are responsibl...