Win More Bids Without Drowning in Project Admin

Get a dedicated specialist to prep estimates, coordinate projects and subs, keep billing on track, and follow up on every bid, so you can stay focused on building.

Construction manager reviewing a project on a tablet at a job site
< 24 hrs
Faster bid turnaround
40%
More bids followed up
100%
Project docs kept current
70%
Lower cost vs. an in-house hire
The problem

The projects are there. The admin is the bottleneck.

Construction runs on tight bids, schedules, and cash flow. The contractor who responds fast and stays organized wins, and back-office work is what keeps getting in the way.

Bids and estimates pile up

Every unanswered bid is a job you didn't win. When estimating and proposals wait, owners and GCs move on to the contractor who responded first.

Project coordination turns chaotic

Schedules, RFIs, submittals, and change orders live in scattered emails and texts, so deadlines slip and rework eats your margin.

Billing and AP/AR fall behind

Invoices, pay applications, and lien waivers go out late, cash flow tightens, and you spend nights reconciling instead of building.

Crews and subs go uncoordinated

Without someone owning scheduling, subs show up late or out of sequence, and your timeline and budget take the hit.

Leads and calls slip through

New project inquiries go to voicemail while you're on a jobsite, and warm leads cool off before anyone follows up.

You are the bottleneck

Estimating, scheduling, billing, and follow-up all run through you, so the moment a job ramps up, everything else stalls.

Every late bid, missed deadline, or unbilled invoice can cost you revenue. Northlane gives you a dedicated operations partner so your team can focus on building instead of chasing administrative work.

How we help

Turn bids, busywork, and billing into built projects

A trained specialist who preps your estimates, coordinates your projects, and keeps your back office running.

Estimating & Takeoff Support

We prep takeoffs, gather supplier and subcontractor quotes, and assemble estimates in your format, so bids go out fast and accurate while you stay focused on winning the job.

Bid & Proposal Coordination

We track bid invitations, organize documents, format proposals, and follow up with owners and GCs, so no opportunity slips through the cracks.

Project Coordination

We manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation in your PM tool, keeping every job organized and on schedule.

Scheduling & Subcontractor Coordination

We schedule crews and subs, confirm availability, and keep everyone aligned on sequence and timelines, so work flows without gaps.

AP/AR & Billing Support

We handle invoicing, pay applications, lien waivers, and AP/AR follow-up, so your cash flow stays healthy and your books stay current.

Permits & Compliance

We prepare and track permit applications, inspections, and compliance documents, so your projects clear approvals without costly delays.

Lead Follow-Up & CRM

We respond to new project inquiries fast, qualify them, and keep your CRM current, so your pipeline never goes cold.

AI Implementation

AI-assisted estimating prep, automated follow-up, and smart reminders that keep bids, RFIs, and approvals moving without manual effort.

Client portal

Track everything your team is doing, in one place

Every client gets a dedicated dashboard to see tasks, leads, hours, and performance in real time, so you always know exactly what your specialist is working on.

Tasks in real time
Lead and pipeline status
Hours and capacity
Weekly performance
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Here's what your team handled this week
AT
+12%
128
Tasks done
+9%
86
Leads followed up
-18%
4m
Avg. response
+6%
32
Hours saved
Weekly activity
Last 12 weeks
Recent activity
  • Followed up with 12 new leads
  • Booked 6 appointments
  • Updated 40 CRM records
  • Sent weekly performance report
  • Resolved 9 client requests
Who we work with

Built for construction

Dedicated support tailored to how contractors and builders actually run.

General Contractors
Home Builders
Remodelers & Renovation
Specialty & Trade Contractors
Commercial Construction
Roofing & Exterior
Construction estimating
Estimating
Construction coordination
Coordination
Construction subcontractors
Subcontractors
Construction billing
Billing
Construction specialists reviewing project plans on site
Why Northlane

More time building, less time on paperwork

Get a dedicated specialist who plugs into your business, preps your bids, coordinates your projects, and keeps your back office moving, without the cost and commitment of an in-house hire.

  • Trained for construction: estimating support, project coordination, and back-office ops
  • Works in the tools you already use, from Procore and Buildertrend to QuickBooks
  • A fraction of the cost of a full-time in-house hire
  • Onboarding in 1-4 weeks depending on workflow complexity
How it works

From first bid to built in weeks

A simple onboarding process built around how construction businesses actually run.

01

Discovery Call

We learn about your projects, workflows, and where time and margin are leaking.

02

Talent Matching

We match you with a specialist trained for construction workflows and back-office ops.

03

Onboarding

We learn your PM tools, estimating process, and standards in 1-4 weeks, depending on complexity.

04

Scale

Add seats as your project load grows and your team expands.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The details construction businesses ask us most before getting started.

Ready to win more of the bids you already chase?

Book a discovery call and learn how Northlane preps your estimates, coordinates your projects, and keeps your back office on track.