Estimating Coordinator

Shimmick is seeking a highly talented Estimating Coordinator to be based out of our Suisun City, CA office. The Estimating Coordinator is responsible for supporting the estimating team in preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for construction projects. This role involves organizing bid documents, coordinating subcontractor and supplier proposals, managing bid schedules, and assisting in the overall estimating process to ensure timely and efficient bid submissions.

At Shimmick, we are problem solvers. Creative thinkers. Innovators. We approach each project with fresh ideas and big thinking in pursuit of better answers, better outcomes, and better experiences for our clients. We are resourceful, nimble and resilient. We work hard together—and with our clients—to deliver high-quality projects that are on time, on budget and beyond expectations.

• Collect, review, and distribute bid documents, including plans, specifications, Q&A, and addenda.
• Assist in preparing and submitting bid proposals, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in obtaining signatures and approvals for bid documentation.
• Scan in quotes and/or make a bid book and maintain organized files.

• Organize, format, and maintain all bid documentation, including subcontractor quotes, certifications, safety records, bonding information, and past project references.
• Maintain up-to-date records of bid opportunities, submission status, and project awards.
• Assist with printing, binding, and delivery of hard copy bids or online bids when required.
• Organize bid folders and help with post-bid follow-up documentation.

• Distribute bid invitations and project documents to subcontractors and suppliers.

• Coordinate with the estimating team, project managers, safety, and legal departments to gather all required inputs for each bid.
• Schedule internal bid reviews, walk-throughs, and submission approvals.
• Communicate deadlines and deliverables clearly across teams.

• Track and monitor opportunities on procurement portals such as DOT, municipal bidding platforms, and private client portals.
• Log upcoming bids, deadlines, and potential projects for the estimating calendar.
• Assist in entering the pursuits into our CRM platform.

• Manage Good Faith Effort requirements which include documentation, advertising and outreach.
• Research and understand each pursuit and Agency’s GFE/DBE/SBE requirements for the projects that we pursue.
• Complete all Good Faith Efforts for all pursuits in a timely and organized manner. Manage the estimating team to ensure that GFE/DBE/SBE requirements are considered and complied with during the bidding and close-out process.
• Attend Pre-bid and Outreach meetings as required.
• Attend GFE/DBE/SBE Seminars and trainings.
• Maintain DBE/SBE subcontractor/supplier database (Smart Bid Net /Building Connected).
• Assist with DBE compliance with ongoing projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Previous experience in construction administration, coordination, or similar experience.
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Smartbid, Building Connected, Bluebeam, Cosential or similar).
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to pivot quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre‑employment substance abuse test.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

The salary range for this position is between $60,000 - $95,000 per year depending on experience and/or education.

Shimmick's comprehensive benefits plan includes medical, dental and vision coverage; as well as options to participate in an FSA or HSA. The Company also provides employer paid STD, LTD, basic life and ADØD, and an Employee Assistance Program. Additional voluntary benefit offerings include pet insurance, hospital indemnity, critical…