What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimating/Preconstruction Assistant position at IMC Construction?
- Assist Estimators and Jr. Estimators with all documentation, communication, and organization of Bidding/Preconstruction projects
- Work simultaneously on multiple multi-million-dollar preconstruction assignments aiding the Estimating, Business Development and Virtual Design Departments.
- Generate, modify, distribute and file all preconstruction related documentation including Invitations to Bid (ITB), RFI’s, notices, memo’s, etc.
- Generate, modify, and edit proposals, reports and bid forms.
- Assist with Subcontractor/Vendor Bid List for projects and update the bid status throughout the bidding period.
- Communicate with subcontractors and assist with bid solicitation to ensure adequate coverage for bids/proposals.
- Issue and assist in Bid Solicitations, Addenda and other Bid Notifications.
- Coordinate bid day activities (bid distribution, bid tabs, bid forms, lunch)
- Manage, update, and maintain our Subcontractor/Vendor Database ensuring information is up to date and accurate on a consistent basis. Take sole ownership of this process.
- Working closely with Director of Preconstruction on maintaining and updating staffing/workload schedule.
- Manage, track and organize preconstruction related documentation including drawings, specifications, reports, sketches and more for multiple individual projects from concept through bidding, design and subcontract bidding phases.
- Follow up with subcontractors and vendors post bid to provide feedback and maintain relationship.
- Assist Receptionist with phone coverage as needed.
- Ability to prioritize work assignments and have strong time management skills.
- Demonstrate basic industry knowledge.
- Team player who can multitask and initiate activities independently.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Preferred four-year Bachelor’s degree or two year associates degree with two years’ experience and/or equivalent of four years administrative experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, both written and oral
- Excellent time management and leadership skills
- Experience with electronic files and protocols - SmartBid, Sharefile, Dropbox preferred
- Ability to multi task and work in a fast-paced environment