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My client is a leading construction firm with a reputation for excellence in delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. Now they are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Bid Manager to join the team and play a pivotal role in securing new business.
As a Bid Manager, you will lead the bidding process for major construction projects, ensuring that all bids are competitive, compliant, and compelling. You will collaborate closely with various departments, including project management, estimating, design, and procurement, to develop winning proposals that align with the company's strategic objectives. Your expertise in bid management will be crucial in helping expand their project portfolio and achieve their growth targets.
Key Responsibilities:
·Lead Bid Process: Oversee and manage the entire bid lifecycle, from initial assessment to submission, ensuring that all deadlines are met and that bids are fully compliant with client requirements.
·Understanding of Construction: Understand implications on cost and bid deliverables, from pre-construction.
·Proposal Development: Coordinate the development of high-quality, persuasive proposals that clearly articulate value proposition, technical capabilities, and project approach.
·Cost Estimation: Work closely with the estimating team to develop accurate and competitive cost estimates, ensuring that all risks and opportunities are considered. Provide cost advice to external and internal teams.
·Risk Assessment: Identify and assess potential risks associated with each bid, developing mitigation strategies to ensure the financial and operational success of the project.
·Market Research: Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitor activities that may influence bidding strategies.
·Continuous Improvement: Continuously refine and improve the bid process, implementing best practices and lessons learned from previous bids to enhance efficiency and success rates.
·Compliance and Documentation: Ensure that all bids comply with legal, contractual, and regulatory requirements, and maintain accurate records of all bidding activities.
Qualifications:
·Construction experience in Bid, Design, Commercial or Pre-Construction capacity.
·Construction related qualification is preferred.
·Strong understanding of construction methodologies, contract management, and cost estimation.
·Ability to identify risk.
·Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills.
·Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple bids simultaneously

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