Estimating Administrator – Governmental
Job Title – Estimating Administrator – Governmental
Location – Bentonville, AR
Rewards of Working at Caddell – Paid vacations, company-paid holidays, company joint funding of medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability plans to full-time employees, 401k, gym membership reimbursement, and use of company condominiums.
What You Will Do
• Serves as the outreach coordinator for the Government business unit
• Identifies and solicits subcontractor/vendor for participation in current bids
• Solicit and process subcontractor/vendor pre-qualifications; maintain and report the pre-qualification status of subcontractors/vendors
• Monitors bid solicitation sources, tracks and obtains information on specific projects and updates construction documents
• Maintains spreadsheets for tracking results and success rate
• Produces and distributes the bid calendar for the Government business unit
• Research and attend industry conferences on behalf of Caddell Construction, some travel required
• Gather subcontractor/vendor contacts from conferences to participate in future bids
• Assists in the development of project-specific subcontracting and participations plans required for proposals
• Keep up-to-date with client-specific processes & requirements
• Review proposal forms for accuracy
• Maintain databases & templates used in bidding phase
• Develop or maintain templates & tools to streamline preconstruction processes & improve efficiency
• Supports project teams during the transition from Preconstruction to Operations, ensuring a smooth handoff of documentation and information
• Monitor the department purchasing card monthly & update cost-code transactions
• Performs other tasks as assigned, which includes providing clerical help to the Preconstruction/Estimating Department as needed
Working Conditions – Office setting, full-time, required travel to conferences as needed
Reporting Structure – Reports directly to the Senior Preconstruction Manager.
What We Expect
Accountability is part of The Caddell Way and our employees share in a strong work ethic and positive team environment. There is a true sense of purpose and teamwork.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, Adobe, & Bluebeam. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Must be a self-starter. Some prior construction experience or knowledge is helpful, but not required.
Education / Experience – Minimum high school diploma/GED and a minimum of two years’ office-related experience required.
While the salary range is typically between $49,100 – $73,600 annually, applicants are encouraged to share compensation expectations as part of the application process. Caddell honors prior experience, education, and qualifications of applicants in order to make attractive and competitive offers.
Your career matters at Caddell, where there is a strong emphasis on the growth and development of every employee! We’re large enough to take on the most complex construction projects, but we know the contribution of each individual is the key to our success.
Caddell Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected classes under applicable laws and regulations.