Estimating Coordinator - Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Estimating Coordinator - Construction

Pre-Construction Coordinator

Position Overview
The Pre-Construction Coordinator supports project development by managing estimating, takeoffs, and pre-construction coordination activities to produce accurate bids, schedules, and feasibility assessments. This role partners with estimators, project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure complete pre-construction packages, accurate cost forecasting, and timely delivery of proposals while maintaining compliance with insurance and contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and prepare accurate cost estimates for pre-construction bids and proposals.
• Coordinate pre-construction activities, including scope definition, value engineering, constructability reviews, and schedule development.
• Serve as the primary coordinator between estimators, project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to gather scope, pricing, insurance certificates, and lead times.
• Prepare and assemble bid packages, proposals, alternates, and required documentation for internal review and client submission.
• Manage subcontractor solicitation and qualification processes, ensuring compliance with subcontractor insurance and bonding requirements.
• Maintain and update project estimating databases, bid logs, and tracking tools; prepare bid summaries and variance analyses.
• Use Autodesk and/or build management software to review plans, produce takeoffs, and collaborate on document control.
• Respond to RFIs, clarify scope with design teams, and document revisions to maintain updated estimate assumptions.
• Support bid presentations and work with sales/project teams to communicate pricing rationale and risk assessments.
• Participate in post-bid reviews and lessons-learned sessions to improve estimating accuracy and pre-construction workflows.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in estimating, pre-construction, or construction coordination with demonstrated takeoff experience in projects ranging from $100 - $500 M
• Strong proficiency in quantity takeoffs, cost estimating methodologies, and construction scope development.
• Experience coordinating with subcontractors and vendors, including managing subcontractor insurance certificates and compliance.
• Familiarity with Autodesk tools (Revit, AutoCAD) and build management or project management software (preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare clear proposals, bid narratives, and correspondence.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple bids and priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Team-oriented mindset with problem-solving skills and the ability to support both estimating and project teams.
• Associate or Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
• Prior experience with subcontractor solicitation, vendor management, and familiarity with insurance and bonding requirements is a plus.

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/28/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.