Construction Business Development Estimating, Pipeline Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kenya.

📋 Description

• Evaluate permit applications, planning documents, zoning data, annexation activities, and development authorizations.

• Review civil and site plans at a preliminary business development screening level.

• Determine the stages of development projects, which include planning, permitting, preconstruction, bidding, and construction phases.

• Identify key stakeholders such as developers, property owners, civil engineers, consultants, and others involved.

• Assess the alignment of projects with the organization's construction services and targeted markets.

• Monitor construction and land development activities across specified regions in Delaware, Maryland, and North Carolina.

• Conduct research on project scope, estimated sizes, approval statuses, timelines, and essential contacts.

• Spot opportunities prior to the formal bidding process.

• Utilize AI tools to condense and organize public records, development data, and project documentation.

• Validate AI-generated information with credible sources and enhance research workflows.

• Track opportunities, bid invitations, submission deadlines, assigned estimators, submitted bids, and follow-up actions.

• Maintain precise project pipeline records and databases using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Lists, or other approved systems.

• Follow up with estimators and project managers regarding outstanding tasks and deadlines.

• Identify stalled opportunities and overdue actions, escalating significant delays to management.

• Provide succinct weekly updates on key projects, pipeline advancements, and outstanding commitments.

• Prepare reports detailing research findings, qualified opportunities, and pipeline activities.

• Reach out to public agencies when information is not available online.

• Engage with civil engineers, developers, consultants, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Seek clarification on project statuses and publicly accessible information.

• Document information received and maintain follow-up records.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant area such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Urban or Regional Planning, Project Management, Real Estate Development, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in construction, civil engineering, land development, real estate development, pre-construction, estimating, business development research, market intelligence, or project coordination.

• Experience with a civil engineering firm, land or real estate developer, infrastructure contractor, or construction company.

• Practical knowledge of construction, civil/site development, or land development processes.

• Understanding of the progression of projects through planning, permitting, approvals, bidding, and construction phases.

• Capability to review permit applications, development records, and civil/site plans at a preliminary business development screening level.

• Practical experience using ChatGPT or other AI tools for research, analysis, learning, or work-related tasks.

• Strong research, analytical, critical-thinking, and information-verification abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience maintaining databases, trackers, CRM systems, or project records.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to follow-through.

• Ability to work independently, apply training, retain instructions, and use established criteria to assess new opportunities.

• Proactive communication, including regular progress updates and timely escalation of challenges.

• Ability to adapt when research is hampered by shifting to other productive tasks and documenting unresolved issues for follow-up.

• Reliable availability during agreed U.S. Eastern Time working hours and the ability to stay responsive during working hours.

• Capability to work remotely with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with U.S.-based teams.

• Preferred experience in reviewing permit applications, planning records, zoning activities, or development approvals.

• Preferred experience supporting construction estimating, bid management, or business development pipelines.

• Familiarity with Zonda or similar construction development and market intelligence platforms is a plus.

• Willingness to learn new systems and continuously enhance research workflows.

🏝️ Benefits

• Working 20 hours per week.

• Remote working arrangement.

• 12-month contract.

• Training can be provided for Zonda or similar development intelligence platforms.