What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimating Coordinator position at Leopardo Companies?
Description
Why Leopardo?
Leopardo is one of the nation's largest and most respected construction firms, building world-class facilities with innovative, environmentally-friendly processes. We are considered "best in class" by our clients and peers, and the media consistently ranks us among the top builders in the United States. For more than four decades, Leopardo has been recognized for consistently performing at the very top of the industry. Our reputation for outstanding customer service stems from our mission to passionately pursue construction excellence. Our long-standing commitment to continuous improvement comes with a healthy obsession with quality. This approach transforms our operations and customer service, helping us become the construction provider of choice in all our specialized markets: healthcare, interiors, retail, cinema, hospitality, office, industrial, residential and municipal.
Position at Leopardo Construction
Leopardo Construction, ENR top 400 general contractor and top 100 green builder, is hiring for our administrative support team in the estimating department. The Estimating Coordinator has the opportunity to join a growing company that makes an impact in our communities and on our skyline.
The Estimating Coordinator supports Leopardo's preconstruction and estimating team by managing bid documentation, coordinating pursuit logistics, and assisting estimators throughout the full estimating lifecycle. This role is critical to maintaining organized, accurate, and timely bid submissions across multiple concurrent pursuits. The Estimating Coordinator ensures estimating teams can focus on scope, strategy, and pricing by handling coordination, tracking, and administrative execution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Pursuit & Bid Coordination
- Evaluate subcontractor proposals to determine applicable CSI (Construction Specification Institute) trades and ensure bids are organized, labeled, and filed accurately for estimator analysis
- Set up and manage new bid pursuits, including plans, specifications, addenda, bid forms, etc.
- Maintain bid calendars, pursuit logs, and internal milestone/manpower tracking
- Create, manage, and maintain bid invitations and pursuit records within BuildingConnected, including subcontractor distribution lists, ITBs (Invitation to Bid), and response tracking
- Create and maintain proposal templates pre-populated with pertinent bid, project, and document information to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency across pursuits'
- Ensure all proposal requirements and deadlines are met. If needed, coordinate final bid submissions, including electronic uploads and delivery requirements
- Follow up with market leaders on pending bid pursuits
Document Control & Estimating Organization
- Maintain organized digital file structures for all estimating pursuits in accordance with Leopardo standards
- Archive completed estimates and historical data for future reference
- Compile and organize appropriate estimating documents for turnover to operations
- Maintain estimating templates, forms, and standardized documentation
Estimator Support
- Contact subcontractors and suppliers via phone and email to track bid participation, confirm intent to bid, and follow up on pending or missing bid responses as requested by the estimating team
- If needed, perform basic quantity takeoffs under estimator direction/supervision
Systems & Process Support
- Support Leopardo's estimating tools and document management systems
- Maintain pursuit dashboards, logs, and reporting tools
- Assist in continuous improvement of estimating processes and workflows
- Ensure compliance with Leopardo's estimating standards and best practices
Education / Experience Requirements:
- 2 years of experience in construction administration, estimating support, or preconstruction coordination
- Experience supporting commercial construction teams. Experience at a general contractor preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PDF software (Bluebeam preferred)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Professional communication with internal teams and trade partners
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
- Vision Program
- Short term/long term disability
- 401k matching plan
- Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching
- Identify theft protection
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
Leopardo considers many factors when determining actual salary including experience, education, unique skillsets, abilities, market, geography and business needs. Target base pay range: $27-40 per hour. This position is eligible for annual discretionary bonus. Leopardo does not discriminate based on any protected category with respect to wages.
Why Leopardo?
Leopardo is one of the nation's largest and most respected construction firms, building world-class facilities with innovative, environmentally-friendly processes. We are considered "best in class" by our clients and peers, and the media consistently ranks us among the top builders in the United States. For more than four decades, Leopardo has been recognized for consistently performing at the very top of the industry. Our reputation for outstanding customer service stems from our mission to passionately pursue construction excellence. Our long-standing commitment to continuous improvement comes with a healthy obsession with quality. This approach transforms our operations and customer service, helping us become the construction provider of choice in all our specialized markets: healthcare, interiors, retail, cinema, hospitality, office, industrial, residential and municipal.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at careers@leopardo.com
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Leopardo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company prohibits discrimination of any type and will extend equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law (referred to as “protected status”). Our policy reflects and affirms the Company’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices in every location in which the Company has facilities. It is also the policy of the Company to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as qualified individuals with disabilities, or qualified protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at the Company are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. The Company makes decisions concerning employment based strictly on an individual's qualifications and ability to perform the job under consideration, the comparative qualifications and abilities of other applicants or employees, and the individual's past performance within the organization. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, training, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment as well as the use of all Company facilities and participation in all Company-sponsored activities.
Salary : $27 - $40