Bidding Manager

Overview

Lead bidding team, manage proposals, negotiate pricing, and ensure accurate cost estimates.

Key Responsibilities

• bid tracking
• cost estimating
• proposal preparation
• vendor negotiation
• procore documentation
• process improvement

Tasks

-Track and enforce strict bid deadlines to prevent delays that could impact construction schedules. -Analyze supplier quotations, market conditions, and escalation factors; apply cost engineering principles to optimize project competitiveness. -Oversee the preparation and submission of accurate, competitive proposals, ensuring compliance with client requirements and internal standards. -Support operations with procurement, scheduling, and Procore documentation to ensure project readiness. -Lead price negotiations with vendors to secure favorable terms while maintaining quality and schedule requirements. -Serve as the primary liaison to the Project Management team during project award, ensuring a seamless transition from bid to execution. -Review cost estimates, validate quantity take-offs, and ensure assumptions and exclusions are clearly documented. -This is an on-site position. The Bidding Manager is expected to work from the company office and may be required to visit job sites, subcontractor offices, vendor facilities, or manufacturing locations as needed to support bid preparation and evaluation. -Verify that contracts, Letters of Intent, and proposals are aligned before execution. -Work closely with internal stakeholders (finance, project management, and procurement teams) to align bids with budget and project goals. -Manage bid logs, estimating databases, and historical cost records to ensure transparency and improve future pricing accuracy. -Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing bidding team, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. -Evaluate bid invitations, determine project fit, and assign bidding responsibilities. -Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to solicit competitive pricing; conduct bid leveling to compare and normalize proposals. -Ensure multiple competitive bids are collected for each scope of work to provide cost-effective options while maintaining quality. -Conduct performance reviews, provide mentorship, and ensure departmental KPIs (accuracy, bid-hit ratio, turnaround time) are consistently achieved. -Implement and maintain robust estimating processes and cost-control strategies across the department. -Identify process inefficiencies, propose workflow improvements, and contribute to long-term strategic planning.

Requirements

• estimating
• procore
• bachelor's
• leadership
• cost‑control
• 5‑7 yrs

What You Bring

-In-depth knowledge of construction standards, cost-control methodologies, and industry best practices. -5–7 years of progressive experience in construction estimating, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or managerial role. -Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Business Administration preferred -Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced experience with estimating and project management software (Procore, On-Screen Takeoff, PlanSwift, or similar). -Strong leadership skills with proven ability to mentor, motivate, and manage a team. -Advanced expertise in estimating methodologies, cost analysis, blueprint/specification interpretation, and bid strategy. -Exceptional negotiation, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to build strong client and vendor relationships.

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Benefits

-Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not applicable for this role.

About Alphax Re Capital

-Leveraging its vertically integrated model, the company seamlessly blends fund management, construction, design, financing, and rental operations. -Specializes in build‑to‑sell and build‑to‑rent residential projects, including commercial developments and debt‑fund lending. -Has launched venture and debt funds, and backs prop‑tech and sustainable construction startups, adding an innovation edge. -Female leadership team combines academic rigor and entrepreneurial grit to unlock hidden value in real assets.

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