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

Pre Construction And Bid Coordinator Lead

Position at GVW Group, LLC

Location: Birmingham, AL

Birmingham is one of the Southeast's most dynamic and affordable cities, recognized nationally as a growing business hub and an attractive destination for professionals. The area offers a lower cost of living than many major metropolitan markets, a thriving culinary and entertainment scene, and convenient access to lakes, parks, and weekend destinations throughout the region.

Enjoy the best of both worlds our Autocar facility is located just 20 minutes from downtown Birmingham, providing easy access to the city's amenities while maintaining a convenient commute.

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.

Fully part-time and workload-driven

Typical involvement ranges from 520 hours per week depending on project volume

Increased involvement during bidding and early construction phases

Flexible schedule with clear ownership of deliverables

Structured as a 1099 contractor, consultant, or fractional team member

Preconstruction & Bid Leadership

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

Contractor Coordination

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

Project Outcome Ownership

Stay involved through key phases of construction to help ensure:

Projects are delivered on schedule

Budgets are maintained

Execution meets expectations

Provide practical solutions when issues arise in the field or coordination process

Project Type & Planning Focus

All projects consist of industrial park developments featuring pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB).

Typical building sizes range from 20,000 to 100,000 square feet, with the majority of projects in the 20,00050,000 square foot range

Projects will include both spec development and build-to-suit opportunities

This role requires a forward-thinking, long-term ownership mindset, including:

Optimizing overall site layout across entire parks, not just individual buildings

Coordinating shared infrastructure such as water detention, utilities, and access

Ensuring early decisions support future phases, expansion, and repeatability

Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and cost across multiple builds

Ruddell Group is a long-term owner/operator, and all planning decisions should reflect durability, scalability, and lifecycle value.

Accountability & Performance Expectations

This role is structured around measurable outcomes, not just activity.

Success will be evaluated based on:

Strength and completeness of bid coverage

Accuracy of project budgets

Contractor performance and reliability

Ability to help deliver projects on time and on budget

Contribution to efficient, scalable site planning across developments

Compensation and continued engagement will be directly tied to these outcomes.

Ideal Candidate Profile

10+ years of experience in industrial construction

Background as a:

Superintendent

Project Manager

Estimator

Preconstruction Manager

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

Preferred (but not required):

Experience using Procore or similar construction management software

Compensation

Flexible and aligned with a part-time, outcome-driven structure:

Hourly, retainer, or project-based compensation

Performance-based incentives are linked directly to:

On-time project delivery

Budget adherence

Contractor execution

This structure is designed to reward results, not just hours worked.

Why This Role Is Unique

True flexibility without a full-time commitment

Direct impact on contractor selection, site planning, and execution

Opportunity to help scale a platform from 6 to 200 industrial parks

Work with a team focused on long-term ownership and disciplined growth

Job Duties Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities outlined here are representative but not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other tasks as necessary to meet business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity: GVW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodations (ADA Compliance): GVW complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employees who require assistance or accommodation should contact Human Resources.