Remote Construction Business Development Estimating&Pipeline Coordinator
Job Summary
This is a remote position.
- Review permit applications planning records zoning information annexation activity and development approvals.
- Assess civil and site plans at a business development screening level.
- Determine the current stage of development projects including planning permitting preconstruction bidding and construction.
- Identify developers property owners civil engineers consultants and other relevant stakeholders.
- Evaluate whether identified projects align with the organizations construction services and target markets.
- Verify project information and escalate technical engineering questions when necessary.
- Monitor construction and land development activity across designated locations in Delaware Maryland and North Carolina.
- Use public records development intelligence platforms and other research tools to identify upcoming projects.
- Research project scope estimated size approval status timelines and key contacts.
- Identify potential opportunities before they reach the formal bidding stage.
- Prioritize qualified relevant opportunities rather than simply generating large volumes of leads.
- Work toward a target of approximately 510 qualified engaged opportunities per month in each designated municipality or county.
- Use AI tools to improve the speed and organization of project research.
- Summarize public records development information and project documentation.
- Verify AI-generated findings against reliable sources and identify errors inconsistencies or missing information.
- Improve research prompts and workflows to support more accurate and efficient results.
- Apply independent judgment when evaluating findings and determining whether opportunities meet the organizations requirements.
- Track upcoming opportunities bid invitations submission deadlines assigned estimators submitted bids and follow-up actions.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project pipeline records.
- Follow up with estimators and project managers on outstanding tasks agreed deadlines and next steps.
- Identify stalled opportunities and overdue actions and escalate significant delays to management.
- Provide concise weekly updates highlighting priority projects pipeline progress and outstanding commitments.
- Maintain organized project and opportunity databases using Microsoft Excel Microsoft Lists or other approved systems.
- Record project locations development stages permit status estimated size priorities assigned team members and next actions.
- Ensure records are accurate complete consistent and accessible to relevant team members.
- Prepare regular reports on research findings qualified opportunities and pipeline activity.
- Research project information through municipal county planning zoning and permitting systems.
- Contact relevant public agencies when necessary information is unavailable online.
- Communicate professionally with civil engineers developers consultants and other project stakeholders.
- Request clarification on project status and publicly available information.
- Document information received and maintain appropriate follow-up records.
- A bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Civil Engineering Construction Management Quantity Surveying Architecture Urban or Regional Planning Project Management Real Estate Development or a related discipline.
- At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in construction civil engineering land development real estate development pre-construction estimating business development research market intelligence or project coordination.
- Experience working with a civil engineering firm land or real estate developer infrastructure contractor or construction company.
- Practical understanding of construction civil/site development or land development processes.
- Understanding of how projects progress through planning permitting approvals bidding and construction.
- Ability to review permit applications development records and civil/site plans at a business development screening level.
- Practical experience using ChatGPT or other AI tools for research analysis learning or work-related tasks.
- Strong research analytical critical-thinking and information-verification skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience maintaining databases trackers CRM systems or project records.
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
- Excellent organization attention to detail and follow-through.
- Ability to work independently apply training retain instructions and use established criteria to evaluate new opportunities.
- Proactive communication including regular progress updates and timely escalation of challenges.
- Ability to adapt when research is blocked by switching to other productive tasks and documenting unresolved issues for follow-up.
- Reliable availability during agreed U.S. Eastern Time working hours and the ability to remain responsive during the working window.
- Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with U.S.-based teams.
- Experience reviewing permit applications planning records zoning activity or development approvals.
- Experience supporting construction estimating bid management or business development pipelines.
- Familiarity with Zonda or similar construction development and market intelligence platforms.
- Previous experience with Zonda is not mandatory as training can be provided.
- ChatGPT or other AI productivity tools
- Microsoft Excel Word Outlook Teams and Microsoft Lists
- Microsoft 365
- CRM and pipeline management systems
- Public permitting databases
- Municipal and county websites
- Planning records and public meeting information
- Zonda or similar development intelligence platforms
- The candidate should be willing to learn new systems and continuously improve research workflows.
- Monthly Salary depending on relevant experience qualifications demonstrated capabilities and interview performance.
- Working 20 hours per week
- Remote working arrangement.
Required Skills:
Experience working with a civil engineering firm land or real estate developer infrastructure contractor or construction company. Practical understanding of construction civil/site development or land development processes. Understanding of how projects progress through planning permitting approvals bidding and construction. Ability to review permit applications development records and civil/site plans at a business development screening level. Practical experience using ChatGPT or other AI tools for research analysis learning or work-related tasks. Strong research analytical critical-thinking and information-verification skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience maintaining databases trackers CRM systems or project records. Strong written and spoken English communication skills. Excellent organization attention to detail and follow-through. Ability to work independently apply training retain instructions and use established criteria to evaluate new opportunities. Proactive communication including regular progress updates and timely escalation of challenges. Ability to adapt when research is blocked by switching to other productive tasks and documenting unresolved issues for follow-up. Reliable availability during agreed U.S. Eastern Time working hours and the ability to remain responsive during the working window. Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with U.S.-based teams.
Required Education:
A bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Civil Engineering Construction Management Quantity Surveying Architecture Urban or Regional Planning Project Management Real Estate Development or a related least 2 years of relevant professional experience in construction civil engineering land development real estate development preconstruction estimating business development research market intelligence or project coordination.