Bid Coordinator Estimating Assistant

Bid Coordinator

Fully on site in Livermore, CA

Direct Hire

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 Depending on experience

POSITION SUMMARY:

The bid coordinator / estimating administrative assistant supports the Estimating Department by managing bid processes, tracking proposal timelines, and coordinating subcontractor outreach. Responsibilities include preparing bid documents, ensuring compliance with bid requirements, maintaining bid records, and facilitating bid-day logistics. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The estimating administrative assistant must have construction industry experience (general contractor experience preferred) and be proficient in Microsoft Office, Procore, SmartBid, and document management systems. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for coordinating with estimators, subcontractors, and project teams to ensure accurate and competitive bid submissions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the Estimating team to facilitate the bid process, including preparation of required forms for bid and proposals, monitoring of timeline, management of bid and proposal dates and subcontractor coordination
• Manage approximately 5 - 10 bids and/or opportunities per month
• Assist with preparation of Statement of Qualifications, coordinating input from various sources
• Bid document processing and distribution, including plans, specifications and addenda
• Issue appropriate requests for bid to subcontractor
• Apply understanding of certain bid requirements including specific applicable government programs
• Recruit additional subcontractors to register/bid on projects
• Review bids and bidders for appropriate licensing and conformance with bid requirements
• Implement applicable document control and communication for bid team
• Maintain good subcontractor and community relationships
• Personal contact with subcontractors via phone and e-mail
• Maintain bid list, bid files and records for each project
• Distribute bid results
• Produce organized and comprehensive final bid file for presentation to clients and project teams
• Additional duties as needed by the company

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Experience in preconstruction, bidding, or proposals, with an understanding of construction plans
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills; ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact at all levels professionally
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to follow through reliably
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe; familiarity with Procore, SmartBid, and DocuSign preferred
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Tech-savvy; skilled in scheduling, data entry, word processing, and spreadsheets
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to take on evolving responsibilities
• Commercial construction experience preferred; bid day/war room experience a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.