Jr. Estimator/Bid Coordinator

Curtis Contracting•West Point, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking an experienced Jr. Estimator/Bid Coordinator with a proven track record of success. This role involves managing bid schedules, communicating with subcontractors and vendors, maintaining a detailed calendar of deadlines, downloading and printing documents, and directly assisting the Lead Estimator. The position requires compiling accurate proposals, obtaining quotes, performing quantity takeoffs, and preparing bid submission packages, including any required post-bid documentation like DBE paperwork. The company, Curtis Contracting, Inc. (CCI), is a Class “A” contractor prequalified with VDOT, established in 1985, with divisions in Civil, Heavy Highway, Road & Bridge Maintenance, and Federal. CCI was founded on principles of ethics, partnering, quality, integrity, safety, and environmental stewardship, which continue to guide its operations.

Requirements

Entry Level Position
Bachelor's degree (required) in Civil Engineering/Construction Management or related field is preferred
Must be detail orientated/self-driven
1-2 years of Construction Experience preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
Experience with Agtek Earthwork software not required but would be beneficial
Proficiency with BlueBeam PDF document creation and modification preferred
Ability to work in a high intensity environment with multiple projects being completed concurrently
Ability to work independently and as a part of the Estimating Team
Ability to review Project Specifications and provide Bid Review Team with project requirements that may affect cost and schedule
Ability to effectively manage bid documents to include plans, specifications and addenda
Ability to process bid forms, bonds and other bid submission documents
Position will also require driving to different areas of the State to attend Pre-Bid meetings and/or deliver bid packages

Nice To Haves

Experience with Agtek Earthwork software
Proficiency with BlueBeam PDF document creation and modification

Responsibilities

Entering information into bid schedule
Communicating with subcontractors/vendors via telephone and email
Maintaining an incredibly detailed and organized calendar reflecting bid date changes and crucial deadlines
Downloading & printing documents
Communicates directly with the Lead Estimator
Assisting the estimator in compiling accurate proposals
Obtaining material and subcontractor quotes
Doing quantity takeoff for various types of projects
Preparing bid submission packages and submitting any required documentation after the bid (DBE paperwork)