Bid Department - Project Coordination Specialist

*Bid Department – Project Coordination Specialist* Go Graphix, the regional leader in specialty graphics and signs, is looking to add a full-time Project Coordination Specialist to assist our growing Bid/Estimating Department.
In this part-time position you will help to accelerate our continued growth by communicating directly with our vendors, product manufacturers, and clients.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys researching bid opportunities, then gathering, and analyzing cost data from teammates, suppliers, vendors, and other sources.
You will be helping to put bids and estimates together and then submitting them.
Once bids are awarded, you’ll be working with architects and contractors, providing them with samples and helping to organize and coordinate project activities.
The ideal candidate will be good with numbers, spreadsheets and navigating around specialized bid and estimating software.
This is a position for someone who is highly organized, motivated, detail-oriented and driven.
It also offers significant career growth opportunities within Go Graphix.
This position leads to Project Management opportunities for interested candidates who are energetic, enthusiastic and have developed the necessary skillset.
We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including a bonus program (after 6-month training and start-up period) and a solid benefits package.
This is the perfect opportunity to build a career at a leading firm in the exciting, fast-paced world of specialty signage, architectural films, wallcoverings, and graphic arts.
*Responsibilities* · Using specialized software, research bid opportunities and determine if they are worth pursuing.
If so, work within the stated deadline to produce a high-quality bid.
· Gain a thorough understanding of the project.
Determine what elements to bid on.
· Obtain and review quotes from subcontractors, vendors, and our team to determine key project variables and associated costs.
· Work with the Go Graphix Team to determine pricing for each aspect of the project.
· Prepare the bid and all required elements in a timely manner.
· For awarded bids, work with the Go Graphix Bid Team to provide submittals as required.
· Work with existing vendors and help to develop new ones.
(Fabricators, subcontractors, suppliers.
) · Produce post-project reports comparing estimated costs and labor requirements to actual costs.
*Requirements* · Solid math and computer application skills.
· Analytical, inquisitive, and problem-solving mindset.
· Proficiency with Excel and Word.
· Organized and able to multi-task, meeting strict deadlines.
· Strong communication skills, both verbally and written.
· Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented and reliable.
· Courteous, professional.
*Job Type:* Full-time *Compensation* · Hourly based on experience and skills: $20 - $22 starting · Bonus Plan after successful training period (180 days) · PTO / Paid holidays · Medical / Dental / Optical · Matching 401(k) *Hours*: · 40 hours per week · Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm · Friday 8:00 am – 2:30 pm *License/Certification: *Valid Driver's License (Required) *Work Location:* · 31 Benton Drive, East Longmeadow, MA Job Type: Full-time Pay: $20.
00 - $22.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: * Bonus opportunities Travel requirement: * No travel Work Location: In person