Do you thrive on organization, collaboration, and the thrill of competitive bidding? Are you looking for a role where your attention to detail and ability to engage trade partners directly impact project success? If so, you'll fit right in.This role is all about bringing structure, efficiency, and strategy to the bid process- ensuring that the right trade partners are engaged, bid documents are seamless, and competitive results drive strong project outcomes.Structures don't stand the test of time without a strong foundation- neither do great companies. Since 1959, Granger Construction has been Advancing the Art of Building, delivering exceptional projects, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and integrity. We know that competitive, well-managed bidding is essential to the success of every project, and we're looking for a Bid Coordinator to help us refine and elevate that process.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Own the Process: Be the key player in organizing and managing bid efforts that drive our projects forward.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work alongside Estimators, project teams, and trade partners to develop strong bidding strategies and maximize participation.
- Engage Trade Partners: Build relationships with subcontractors, increasing engagement and driving competitive bid results.
- Data-Driven Impact: Manage bid tracking, metrics, and reporting to ensure transparency and continuous improvement.
- Career Growth: This role provides an opportunity to develop expertise in construction estimating, procurement, and trade partner engagement.
A Day in the Life of a Bid Coordinator
Manage Bid Platforms & Processes- Serve as the go-to expert for BuildingConnected, supporting both internal teams and external trade partners with training and setup.
- Set up BuildingConnected for each bid, ensuring that all necessary details are in place for a smooth bidding process.
- Assist in the creation of bid documents, project manuals, and appendices to ensure clarity and consistency across all bids.
Support Estimating & Project Teams:- Conduct Bid Planning Meetings with project teams and Estimators to align strategies and expectations.
- Develop project bidder lists that drive competitive results and encourage diverse business enterprise (xBE) participation.
- Ensure that trade partners who assisted with budgeting are included in final bidding opportunities.
Engage Trade Partners & Strengthen Relationships:- Actively reach out to trade partners to increase engagement and participation throughout the bid process.
- Prepare and attend Pre-Bid Meetings, speaking to the bid process and ensuring all trade partners are well-informed.
- Coordinate bid reminders, RFI collections, and addenda releases to keep the process on track.
Ensure a Seamless Bid Opening & Award Process:- Collect required bid documents such as bid breakdowns and organize information for review.
- Assist in bid openings and the creation of bid tabulations to ensure transparency and accuracy.
- Coordinate post-bid interviews and help facilitate award notifications when applicable.
Track Metrics & Improve the Process:- Manage, maintain, and update bid metrics and results.
- Provide data and reporting from BuildingConnected to track invitations, submittals, and awarded bids.
- Maintain and update Estimate vs. Bid, Variance Analysis, and Bid Breakdown Matrix spreadsheets with recent bid results.
- Ensure all subcontractor certifications are current and documented.
What You Bring to the Team
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and solutions-driven approach from start to finish.
- Ability to build relationships with subcontractors and trade partners, driving engagement and participation.
- A collaborative mindset and ability to work with Estimators, project teams, and accounting to execute bid strategies effectively.
- Comfort with technology and bid management platforms; experience with BuildingConnected is a plus!
- Strong data tracking and reporting skills to analyze bid results and drive continuous improvement.
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
The right bid strategy sets the stage for project success. If you're excited about managing bid processes, engaging trade partners, and making an impact, we want to hear from you!
Join our legacy. Apply today!
Granger Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 
