Estimating Coordinator
Annapolis, MD - USA
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Job Summary
Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience in the MEP disciplines (Mechanical HVAC or Plumbing). Experience does not need to be exclusively mechanicalstrong plumbing or HVAC estimating experience is equally valuable.
Where: Annapolis MD
Salary: $55-65K DOE Performance based bonus up to 10% of your salary
Core Responsibilities
Estimating & Sales Administrative Support
- Support estimators and sales team members with bidsetup tracking documentation and deadline management
- Create andmaintainbid folders proposal files quote logs drawing folders and related estimating records
- Track bid due dates addenda scope updates vendor responses and outstanding information requests
- Prepare draft proposal packages qualification lists bid forms alternates and supporting documents for estimator review
- Helpmaintainestimating templates vendor lists subcontractor lists project data and historical cost information
Vendor & Subcontractor Quote Coordination
- Solicit vendor and subcontractor quotes based on estimator direction and project scope
- Send drawings specifications addenda bid dates and scope notes to vendors and subcontractors
- Follow up on quote status and flag missing pricing before bid deadlines
- Organize incoming quotes confirm scope coverage and route questions or exclusions to the assigned estimator
- Maintain quote comparison logs so estimators have clear current information during bid review
Job Setup & System Coordination
- Set up awarded jobs in company systems after handoff from sales or estimating
- Enter project names customer information contacts billing details scope notes cost codes and required documentation
- Coordinate with operations project management accounting andpurchasingto confirm clean job startup information
- Track required forms insurance documents subcontractor paperwork purchase information and internal approvals
- Support smooth handoff from estimate to booked job by keeping documents complete and easy to find
CareerDevelopmentPaths
- Estimating path:Learn how estimates are built reviewed qualified and submitted
- Build plan-reading skills through daily work with drawings specifications addenda scopes and vendor questions
- Assistwith quantity checks quote leveling scope summaries and proposal preparation as technical skills grow
- Participate in estimate reviews to understand pricing strategy risk exclusions and schedule impact
- Progress toward Junior Estimator Estimator and Senior Estimator responsibilities as accuracy judgment and technical knowledge improve
- Sales path:Learn how opportunities areidentified qualified tracked proposed and handed off after award
- Support customer follow-up CRM updates proposal coordination bid calendar tracking and quote status communication
- Develop customer communication skills through daily contact with owners general contractors vendors and internal teams
- Learn the sales process from lead intake through proposal negotiation award and operations handoff
- Progress toward Sales Coordinator Account Manager or Sales Representative responsibilities as product knowledge customer judgment and follow-throughimprove
Qualifications
- Strong administrative organizational and follow-up skills
- Ability to manage several bids deadlines and communication threads at the same time
- Comfortable working in Excel Outlook shared drives CRM ERP or project management systems
- Clear written and verbal communication with vendors subcontractors customers and internal teams
- High attention to detail with names numbers dates versions and document control
- Interestin mechanical HVAC plumbing construction or pre-construction work
- Prior construction administration sales support service coordinationpurchasing dispatch or project coordination experience preferred
Career Growth at GMS
The mid-level estimator role provides a path into:
- Senior Mechanical Estimator
- Mission Critical Estimating Lead
- Preconstruction Manager
- Strategic Pricing / Systems Analyst
- Experience and 5 total years of trade experience
- Trade License preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Technical knowledge
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
Whats in it for you:
- Salaried position up to $65k base DOE Performance bonuses up to 10% of base salary
- Competitive employee benefits with PTO
- Vehicle expense reimbursement
- Company provided cell phone and computer
- Great culture and core values
- Growth opportunities
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About Company
Crete United can help cut costs & reduce carbon footprint with sustainable practices through renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, geothermal & microgrids.