Review and evaluate plans, specifications, and bid project documents to identify accurate pricing and scope of work for the project.

Generate professional bid proposals.

Recommend and develop value engineering options.

Coordinate, plan and schedule all labor and material to be used.

Identify issues, conflicts, and other problems in the bid or scope of work.

Identify strategies to create bid advantages.  

Anticipate potential problems and devise solutions proactively.

Prepare and submit RFI's.

Secure material and equipment quotes from vendors and suppliers.

Review quotes for adherence to requests and to confirm accuracy.

Develop and maintain positive relationships with vendors and suppliers.

Prepare bid documents, including a project-specific scope letter, blue sheets and evaluations with adjustments for buy-outs, labor rate, productivity, etc.

Assist in preparing budget pricing.

Attend estimating/sales meetings and project meetings to discuss bid status and present/resolve issues.

Perform job walks, ensuring observation of all field conditions that might affect: construction, impacts to bid, impacts to pre-construction, design and or build services.

Communicate with company management, project management, clients, general contractors, and any other trades directly involved in the project on current bid progress.