Description
Summary:
Seeking a Construction Estimator & Bid Coordinator to identify bidding opportunities, prepare project estimates, coordinate bid submissions, and support preconstruction activities.
Highlights:
1. Opportunity to grow with a company actively expanding its project portfolio
2. Support preconstruction activities across various construction projects
3. Work with a Minority Woman-Owned Small Business
$25-$50/hour DOE
Part-Time Preferred | Full-Time Considered
We are a Minority Woman-Owned Small Business providing general contracting services across commercial construction, renovation, restoration, mold remediation, and waterproofing projects throughout Southern California. This is a ground-floor opportunity to grow with a company actively expanding its public and private project portfolio.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Construction Estimator & Bid Coordinator to identify bidding opportunities, prepare project estimates, coordinate bid submissions, and support preconstruction activities across commercial construction, restoration, waterproofing, and renovation projects.
Responsibilities
* Search public and private bidding platforms daily
* Identify qualified bid opportunities
* Review plans, specifications, and scopes of work
* Perform quantity takeoffs and cost estimating
* Obtain subcontractor and supplier pricing
* Prepare estimates, budgets, proposals, and change orders
* Assemble and submit bid packages
* Track bid deadlines, addenda, and results
* Maintain bid calendars, project files, and subcontractor databases
Qualifications
* Minimum 5 years of construction estimating experience
* Experience estimating commercial construction projects
* Ability to read construction plans and specifications
* Strong Excel and computer skills
* Strong organizational and communication skills
* Ability to manage multiple deadlines
* Valid California Driver's License and reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
* Bluebeam or Xactimate proficiency
* Public works bidding experience
* Restoration estimating experience
* BuildingConnected, PlanetBids, or BidNet experience
Work Location
Candidates should be comfortable working remotely, at project sites, and from an office location.
Required Application Materials
* Resume
* Minimum of three (3) professional references from supervisors, clients, project managers, or company owners with whom the candidate has worked directly within the last five (5) years
Professional references will be verified prior to employment. Applications without three (3) verified professional references will not be considered.