Job Description: Procurement & Bidding Engineer
Department: Estimation & Procurement
Location: Vadodara, Gujarat, India
Employment Type: Full-Time / Internship
Industry: U.S. Hotel & Residential Construction
1. About
Boulder Construction is a U.S.-based general contractor specializing in hotel, hospitality, and residential construction projects. We are looking for a Procurement & Bidding Engineer to support our U.S. operations by managing construction estimates, subcontractor bidding, vendor negotiations, and material procurement.
2. Key Responsibilities
A. Estimation & Quantity Takeoffs
- Review architectural, structural, civil, and MEP drawings, specifications, and project documents..
- Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and material quantity summaries..
- Identify scope gaps, discrepancies, missing items, and potential cost risks..
- Prepare detailed Scopes of Work (SOWs), including Labor, Material & Equipment (LME) packages where required..
- Support estimating for concrete, steel, roofing, framing, drywall, insulation, millwork, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other construction trades..
B. Bidding & Subcontractor Coordination
- Identify qualified subcontractors and suppliers across the United States..
- Prepare and issue Invitations to Bid (ITBs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), drawings, and scope packages..
- Follow up with bidders to obtain competitive quotations within project deadlines..
- Review bids for scope compliance, exclusions, assumptions, pricing, and schedule commitments..
- Prepare bid comparison sheets, identify scope gaps, and recommend the most competitive and suitable bidders..
- Coordinate clarifications, revised quotations, and subcontractor buyout with the project management team..
C. Procurement & Vendor Management
- Source construction materials, equipment, and products from reliable suppliers..
- Compare quotations and negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, payment terms, and warranties..
- Track purchase orders, material approvals, lead times, shipments, and delivery commitments..
- Coordinate with project managers and site teams to ensure materials arrive on schedule..
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative products, subject to project approval..
D. Cost Control & Reporting
- Compare estimates, bids, negotiated prices, and approved project budgets..
- Maintain organized records of quotations, bid tabs, procurement logs, and vendor communications..
- Provide regular updates on bid status, procurement progress, pending quotations, and potential delays..
- Proactively flag cost overruns, missing scope, and procurement risks..
3. Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Quantity Surveying..
- 2–5 years of relevant experience in construction estimation, bidding, procurement, or quantity surveying..
- Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, materials, and subcontractor scopes..
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PDF drawing review/takeoff tools such as Bluebeam Revu or PlanSwift..
- Experience with U.S. construction projects, hotel construction, or multifamily residential projects is preferred..
- Strong analytical, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills..
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills for coordinating with U.S. vendors and subcontractors..
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work hours overlapping with the U.S. team..
- Fresher can also apply.
4. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accuracy and timely completion of estimates, takeoffs, and bid comparisons..
- Competitive subcontractor and supplier pricing..
- Completeness of bid scopes and reduction of missed items..
- Documented cost savings through negotiation and sourcing..
- Timely procurement tracking and delivery coordination..
- Quality of documentation, communication, and follow-through..
5. Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and commercially minded, with the ability to understand construction drawings, obtain competitive bids, negotiate effectively, and manage procurement activities independently.
The primary objective is to help Boulder Construction secure competitive subcontractor bids, control project costs, and ensure timely procurement for successful hotel and residential construction projects across the United States.
Benefits
- Performance-based annual bonus opportunities
- Indian national holidays
- Direct exposure to a U.S.-based construction company
- International work experience and professional exposure
- Fast career growth opportunities
- Learning and development through real business projects
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to take ownership of new projects and processes
- 5-Day Working — Monday to Friday
Candidate can apply for Internship as well.
Job Type: Full-time
- Work Location: In person (Vadodara, GJ) Alembic City
- General Shift: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM IST
· Industry: Construction
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- What would you rate yourself in English communication out of 10?
Work Location: In person
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