Senior Bid Specialist

Aecom

The Role

Overview

Lead development and submission of high-quality bids and proposals for AECOM.

Key Responsibilities

  • go/no-go
  • color review
  • proposal writing
  • self-check
  • proposal lead
  • capture support

Tasks

-Participates by providing recommendations in go/no-go and greenlight analyses in compliance with delegation of authority guidelines, capture planning and positioning activities as they pertain to preparation for the proposal. -Completes internal debriefs for proposals they lead, leverages past pursuit debrief information. Supports team during win/loss debriefs and gathering of client feedback on proposals to ensure and demonstrate continuous improvement. -Facilitates color reviews (Pink and Red team), quality reviews, and applies lessons learned to add value to proposals. Manages the implementation of proposal and presentation revisions based on direction from review teams. -Performs a self-check of work prior to submitting to others for review/approval -Leads medium to large proposals and presentations, and supports from capture through to interview stage, with support as required. Supports capture managers in development of the win strategy during capture through interview preparation. -May support marketing or pursuits strategy and content development related to clients/markets, marketing communications, campaigns, account managers (CAMs) and business lines, as necessary. -Coaches entry level proposal team members -Creates annotated outlines and content plan and provides recommendations to technical teams on section structures. May serve as lead writer and editor for tailored resumes, past performance sections, executive summaries, and/or management approaches for proposals.

Requirements

  • financial modeling
  • bid management
  • apmp
  • microsoft excel
  • bachelor's
  • communication

What You Bring

-Strong analytical and financial modeling skills -Minimum 5-7 years of experience in bid management or related field -Familiarity with international bidding practices -Excellent written and verbal communication skills -Proven track record of successful bid submissions in a corporate environment -Experience in the Middle East market preferred -Experience with bid management software -Knowledge of local business practices and regulations -APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) certification preferred -Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) -Knowledge of contract law and procurement processes -Ability to work in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field -Understanding of industry-specific regulations and standards

The Company

About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Agriculture, Food & Beverage

Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery

Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure

High Performance Logistics

Energy

Renewable Energy

Grid Modernization

Transportation

Transit and Rail Projects

Highways

Bridges

Aviation Facilities

Facilities Management

Educational Institutions

Healthcare Facilities

Commercial Buildings

Corrections Facilities

Urban and Regional Planning

Building Construction

Oil and Gas Industry

Maritime Facilities

Water Management Systems