Preconstruction Coordinator

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a Preconstruction Coordinator —they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below, defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role, are a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset. Provides advanced coordination and administrative support to the estimating and preconstruction teams throughout bid, proposal, and buyout phases, with a strong emphasis on organization, accuracy, and proactive planning. Leads and manages document control, trade partner communication, and bid logistics for multiple concurrent projects, including coordinating and working with the Prequalification Liaison to support the prequalification of trade partners as part of the solicitation process. Establishes and maintains standardized workflows and tracking systems to ensure deliverables and documentation are accurate, organized, and aligned. Demonstrates the ability to be a proactive problem solver.

• Coordinates all aspects of the bidding and proposal process, including communication with trade partners, bid distribution, and document tracking.
• Manages document control and ensures timely updates and access to drawings, specifications, and addenda.
• Prepares bid logs, bidder comparison summaries, and proposal templates for estimator review.
• Communicates project timelines, deliverables, and clarifications with internal and external stakeholders, including coordination with SPW, EIG, prefab for solicitation of the right and proper trade partners and vendors to ensure complete coverage.
• Supports estimating bid solicitation database maintenance and subcontractor records.
• Provides administrative and scheduling support for preconstruction meetings, presentations, and interviews.
• Trains and mentors estimating coordinators on bid management procedures and digital tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• 4–6 years of experience in estimating coordination, administrative support, or construction project administration required.
• Experience with estimating software such as Building Connected or equivalent bid solicitation software preferred.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers .