Preconstruction & Bid Coordinator Lead (Part-Time / Project-Based)

GVW Group, LLC • Birmingham, AL

5d • Remote

About The Position

Ruddell Group is seeking an experienced construction professional to support our team on a part-time, project-based basis across industrial park developments in the Southeast. This role is designed for a possibly retired or independent construction professional who wants to stay active in the industry while maintaining a flexible schedule. This role is best suited for someone who has built multiple light industrial or park-style developments and understands how to optimize repeatable products. You will take ownership of the preconstruction and contractor procurement process, helping assemble bid packages, manage general contractor relationships, and support projects from early planning through execution. This is not a passive advisory role — you will be accountable for outcomes, with compensation and responsibility directly tied to delivering projects on time and on budget. You will be joining a small, entrepreneurial team currently operating 6 parks, with a clear and active plan to scale to 200 industrial parks over the next 7 years. This role will play a meaningful part in building the contractor network, site planning approach, and execution model required to support that growth. The role is fully part-time and workload-driven, with typical involvement ranging from 5–20 hours per week depending on project volume, with increased involvement during bidding and early construction phases. It offers a flexible schedule with clear ownership of deliverables and is structured as a 1099 contractor, consultant, or fractional team member.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in industrial construction
• Background as a Superintendent, Project Manager, Estimator, Preconstruction Manager, or Operations Leader
• Experience with PEMB and light industrial developments strongly preferred
• Could be retired, semi-retired, or working independently
• Strong network of industrial contractors and subcontractors in the Southeast preferred
• Deep understanding of sitework, utilities, and industrial project execution
• Ability to think beyond a single project and contribute to portfolio-level planning
• Comfortable working independently with real accountability
• Experience using Procore or similar construction management software

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Procore or similar construction management software

Responsibilities

• Build and organize complete bid packages (drawings, scopes, specifications)
• Solicit and manage bids from qualified industrial general contractors and subcontractors
• Drive the bid process, including follow-ups, clarifications, and timelines
• Level bids and identify scope gaps, exclusions, and pricing inconsistencies
• Provide clear recommendations on contractor selection
• Act as a liaison between ownership, contractors, and design teams
• Maintain momentum and accountability during preconstruction
• Identify risks related to scope, schedule, and cost early in the process
• Assist with review of RFIs, change orders, and contractor communications
• Stay involved through key phases of construction to help ensure projects are delivered on schedule, budgets are maintained, and execution meets expectations
• Provide practical solutions when issues arise in the field or coordination process
• Optimize overall site layout across entire parks, not just individual buildings
• Coordinate shared infrastructure such as water detention, utilities, and access
• Ensure early decisions support future phases, expansion, and repeatability
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and cost across multiple builds
• Contribute to portfolio-level planning

Benefits

• Hourly, retainer, or project-based compensation
• Performance-based incentives tied directly to on-time project delivery, budget adherence, and contractor execution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed