Estimating Support Specialist

Blattner•Avon, MN

6d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the Estimating department with clients, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and internal requests regarding quotes, bid planning, reporting, and administrative assignments. Solicits quotes from subcontractors and material suppliers by preparing request for proposals (RFPs), making phone calls, e-mailing and advertising utilizing SmartBid software. Returns calls from the subs/suppliers to answer questions or bid results. Downloads owner received RFP documents and monitors additional information uploaded by owner. Copies and distributes plan documents. Assists bid teams with planning and scheduling pre-bid meetings, bid planning, and bid file set-up and completion. Creates bids using HCSS and Excel software programs by importing, typing, or downloading information.

Requirements

Computer and office skills normally acquired through the completion of two-year post high school degree and/or on-the-job experience.
Minimum 2 years related office experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Detail-oriented and good time management skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the Estimating department with clients, subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and internal requests regarding quotes, bid planning, reporting, and administrative assignments.
Solicit quotes from subcontractors and material suppliers by preparing RFPs, making phone calls, e-mailing and advertising utilizing SmartBid software.
Return calls from subs/suppliers to answer questions or bid results.
Download owner received RFP documents and monitor additional information uploaded by owner.
Copy and distribute plan documents.
Assist bid teams with planning and scheduling pre-bid meetings, bid planning, and bid file set-up and completion.
Create bids using HCSS and Excel software programs.