Now Hiring - Bid Coordinator in Hopkins, MN

A growing construction company with two sister companies is in search of a construction estimator.

This is an excellent opportunity to get "in" with a top-notch contractor that already has great success and is looking to expand. We are looking for an estimator with diverse commercial construction experience. If you want the challenge of helping a company grow into something special then this opportunity is for you.

Responsibilities:

• Develop material and labor estimates for proposals or tenders as required from RFP's, RFQ's or customer visits for equipment supply and industrial construction projects
• Develop and support project estimates using both traditional and innovative methods Develop material take-offs based upon equipment data sheets and drawings
• Provide support in the formation of proposal level scheduling
• Coordinate material and auxiliary equipment requirements and costing as well as accompanying basis of estimate statements and estimate clarifications and exceptions
• Develop preliminary fabrication and/or erection sequences, and support execution plans
• Support active projects in the preparation of estimates for change orders and site instructions.
• Maintain records of current materials costs and delivery times for frequently used products and materials.
• Review project performance and compare to “as sold” estimates to confirm and enhance accuracy of estimates.
• Make suggestions for change or update to current records
• Revise estimations based upon actual designs for future use.
• Qualifications (Education and Experience):
• Two- or four-year degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Construction technology preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and professional experience will also be considered an asset
• Prior experience in an estimating role preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial construction industry highly desirable
• Experience with schedule and estimating programs considered an asset
• Estimates job scope, signs contract and secures agreed price
• Achieve a closing ratio of seventy-five (75%) or higher.
• Participate in plan and estimate review meetings, other project review meetings, and site investigations, as needed
• Makes well-supported recommendations on how to mitigate price risks.

This positions office hours are 08:00AM-05:00PM Monday-Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hopkins, MN 55343: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Construction estimating (Required)

Work Location: One location