Bid Manager

Description

• Obtains and analyzes sub-trade quotations, liaising with subcontractors.
• Preparation of project schedules, resource loading, productivity assessments and cash flows.
• Overall responsibility and management of bid submissions, proposal strategies and cost estimates.
• Review of engineering drawings, specifications, contracts and other technical documentation to fully understand project scope requirements and associated construction risk elements.
• Compile inputs from various sources to produce organized proposals, detailed estimates and P6 schedules.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Produce estimates and proposals that align with overall business objectives and financial requirements.
• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Utilize estimating software to organize estimates per internal guidelines and client requirements.
• Serve as the Aecon contact for various consultants, engineering firms and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with a team of estimators and support personnel to produce the required proposal deliverables.
• Identify risks and ensure necessary precautions are implemented to manage exposure.
• Develop a strategic and competitive construction approach/execution plan for each proposal.
• Present or ‘Turnover’ awarded proposal information and estimate details to the Project Team.
• Chair the required proposal initiation, status and approval meetings with Senior Management.
• Review and approve estimates and resource requirements developed by disciplined estimators.
• Review and comment on client RFP/Tender documents, drawings, specifications and contracts.
• Responsible for the preparation and documentation of cost estimates following the Company’s estimating policies and procedures.
• Work together with Operations personnel, Business Development Managers and Senior Management teams.
• Creation of technical, commercial, marketing and promotional documents.
• Review of estimates, including labor hours, material costs, tools & equipment, rentals, materials and subcontractors.
• Present proposal and estimate details to senior management to obtain required approvals.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills – oral and written.
• Understanding of both design/build and build to spec approaches.
• Strong understanding of Contracts and legal terms and conditions.
• Minimum 7+ years’ experience within the civil infrastructure construction industry.
• P. Eng./CET, or equivalent industry experience.
• Familiar with AACE guidelines and terminology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, Primavera P6 and/or Ineight (HardDollar) estimating software.
• Ability to work in a multi-discipline team environment including other Aecon personnel, vendors, consultants and clients.
• Exceptional leadership and organizational skills.
• Project Management experience and/or field experience on large civil construction projects.
• Common sense with strong attention to detail.
• Strong estimating background on large capital major construction projects.
• Knowledge of unionized trade agreements and wage schedules.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance