[Hiring] Construction Business Development Estimating and Pipeline Coordinator @Career Directions Limited (CDL)

Role Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Construction Development Intelligence & Estimating Coordinator to support business development research, project opportunity identification, estimating coordination, and pipeline management for a U.S.-based infrastructure construction business. The successful candidate will:

• Research upcoming construction and land development projects.
• Monitor permitting and approval processes.
• Identify qualified business opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of estimating and bidding activities.

The role requires practical familiarity with construction, civil engineering, site development, or land development. The ideal candidate should be comfortable:

• Reviewing public development records.
• Communicating with technical professionals.
• Using AI tools to support research.
• Maintaining accountability for project follow-ups and deadlines.

This position is suitable for someone who combines construction industry knowledge with strong research, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Urban or Regional Planning, Project Management, Real Estate Development, or a related discipline.
• At least 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 working with a civil engineering firm, land or real estate developer, infrastructure contractor, or construction company.
• Practical understanding of construction, civil/site development, or land development processes.
• Understanding of how projects progress through planning, permitting, approvals, bidding, and construction.
• Ability to review permit applications, development records, and civil/site plans at a 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 skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience maintaining databases, trackers, CRM systems, or project records.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently, apply training, retain instructions, and use established criteria to evaluate new opportunities.
• Proactive communication, including regular progress updates and timely escalation of challenges.
• Ability to adapt when research is blocked by switching 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 remain responsive during the working window.
• Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with U.S.-based teams.

Requirements

• Experience reviewing permit applications, planning records, zoning activity, or development approvals.
• Experience supporting construction estimating, bid management, or business development pipelines.
• Familiarity with Zonda or similar construction development and market intelligence platforms.
• Previous experience with Zonda is not mandatory, as training can be provided.

Software and Tools

The successful candidate may use:

• ChatGPT or other AI productivity tools.
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Microsoft Lists.
• Microsoft 365.
• CRM and pipeline management systems.
• Public permitting databases.
• Municipal and county websites.
• Planning records and public meeting information.
• Zonda or similar development intelligence platforms.

The candidate should be willing to learn new systems and continuously improve research workflows.

Benefits

• Monthly Salary depending on relevant experience, qualifications, demonstrated capabilities, and interview performance.
• Working 20 hours per week.
• Remote working arrangement.