Responsibilities

Bid Administration
Conducts daily searches on all available media / bulletin boards / job posting sites for bid and pre-qual opportunities. Short list prospects to suit corporate goals and manpower / staffing requirements
Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and vendors
Prepares subcontractor bid packages
Transmits addenda, clarifications and other bid information to subcontractors
Ensures that we have proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day
Contacts supply houses to obtain additional subcontractor bids
Shows creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors
Submits 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline
Enters all relevant information into Excel
Manages Bid board
Uploads all drawings, addendums, specs and relevant information
Prints relevant drawings and specs
Attends and/or organizes all job showings
Obtains all bonding and insurances
Reviews Buy & Sell, Merx, Ottawa City Approvals, etc. daily to find recent leads




Reviews bid requirements thoroughly and asks follow-up questions for every bid
Has a thorough understanding of the scope for specific trade assigned
Develops RFI’s and clarifications, ensures adequate subcontractor coverage and shows interest
Performs comprehensive “bid day” analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades
Understands how to fit subs to the size/scope of project
Creates bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project

Follow up and Bid Closing
Consistently follows up on submitted bids and budgets
Monthly reporting of won/loss/etc.

Project Turnover
Properly turns over bid documents and sub information to Project Management in a timely manner
Reviews drawings with Project Manager and highlights areas of concern
Reviews job costs with Project Manager

📌 Estimator Ottawa (Canada)
🏢 Bradford Construction Ltd. - Contracting and Management
📍 Canada