Department: Estimating / Preconstruction 

Reports To: Chief Estimator 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Job Summary 

The Bid Manager is a strategic leader responsible for managing the entire bidding process to secure new contracts and business opportunities. They serve as a critical link between customers, management, and estimators. Core Duties include analyzing RFP for risk, coordinating cross-functional teams, maintaining compliance and quality standards, and post-submission. 

Summary of Responsibilities 

• Analyze project scope: Review blueprints, technical specifications, and other project documentation to understand the full scope of work.
• Solicit and evaluate bids: Collect and compare quotes from subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing for all aspects of the project.
• Collaborate with project teams: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and clients todeterminerisk factors.Ensure thorough scoping andmaintainstrong contractual understanding for compliance.
• Submit proposals: Assemble all gathered data into a comprehensive and well-organizedpresentation ofestimate and bid proposal for clients. Deliver bids as needed.
• Identifyand assess risks: Factor potential project variables, such as weather delays, material shortages, or difficult site conditions, into the estimate.

Essential Skills & Qualifications 

• Experience: 3+ years in estimating, bid coordination, or related construction field.
• Technical knowledge: Strong understanding of construction methods and bid processes.
• Softwareproficiency: Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of estimating/takeoff software is a plus (e.g., B2W,Planswift).
• Analytical skills: Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills to articulate
• Attention to detail: Meticulous accuracy isrequiredandabilityto manage multiple deadlines.

Physical Demands & Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Office-based with occasional site visits.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
• May require PPE during site visits.
• Conduct all business professionally and ethically while actively listening to client and team needs.

Benefits  

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• 401K retirement plan
• Competitive wages
• Paid weekly via direct deposit
• PTO

Company Culture 

Family-oriented company that values teamwork, growth, and innovation. Tucker Paving, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 

Tucker Paving, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.