The Estimating Coordinator role will report to the Estimating Manager
Job Summary
Estimating Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the estimating department by managing the administrative and coordination activities associated with the quotation process. This position is responsible for ensuring Requests for Quotation (RFQs) are accurately tracked from receipt through proposal submission, maintaining estimating documentation, coordinating contract reviews, and supporting communication between Estimating, Finance, and Project Management.The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of estimating activities. Responsibilities and Duties
Monitor and manage the estimating department Requests for Quotation (RFQ) mailbox, ensuring all incoming Requests for Quotation are processed promptly.
Maintain accurate quotation records within Estimating system, including due dates, schedule revisions, proposal submission dates, and project status updates.
Process completed estimate packages by updating system records and organizing supporting documentation within the company document management system.
Coordinate pre-bid meetings and follow-up discussions for large, complex, or multi-year quotation opportunities.
Track active quotations and proactively communicate with estimators to ensure proposal deadlines are achieved.
Monitor contract review progress with Finance and assist in coordinating approvals prior to quotation release.
Prepare and distribute estimating performance metrics, including on-time quotation reports and workload summaries.
Maintain organized electronic and physical estimating records, including quote archives and historical documentation.
Coordinate the transfer of awarded projects to Administration for project setup and execution.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve estimating workflows, documentation practices, and administrative processes.
Support the estimating team with special projects and departmental initiatives as assigned.
Requirements:
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of administrative, estimating, project coordination, or related experience preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Google Workspace.
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or estimating software is preferred.
Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Physical Requirements
Typically sits, grasps items, and performs keyboarding for the regular operation of a computer.
Stand, walk, bend, reach or otherwise move about regularly.
Lift, move or otherwise transfer items up to 30 lbs. occasionally.
Occasional exposure to typical manufacturing production physical hazards.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Des Moines, IA
Skills
Administrative Skillsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Contract Managementunmatched
Contract Reviewunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Document Archivingunmatched
Document Managementunmatched
Documentationunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Financeunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft Outlookunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Project Estimatesunmatched
Project Executionunmatched
Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Proposal Scheduleunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
Systems Maintenanceunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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