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Job Title: Bid Manager / Bid Coordinator
Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Bid Manager / Bid Coordinator to lead and manage our tender submissions, PQQs, and EOIs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in the construction industry, with specific experience in education, healthcare, and defense sectors. This role requires a proactive individual who can build relationships, strategize effectively, and deliver high-quality, visually compelling proposals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Management: Spearhead the development and submission of tender proposals, PQQs, and EOIs, ensuring they are compelling and meet the highest standards.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the tender team to coordinate, prepare, and submit comprehensive tender proposals.
- Data Gathering: Establish productive relationships with key managers across business units to gather relevant data, showcasing local best practices, initiatives, and successes.
- Document Review and Strategy: Conduct thorough reviews of EOI, PQQ, tender, and bid documents, focusing on bid requirements and scoring criteria to formulate effective bid strategies.
- Writing and Content Creation: Craft persuasive and high-quality responses to bid questions, aligning with the scoring criteria.
- Creative Design: Design visually appealing PQQ and tender submission documents, utilizing software, graphics, and photos to enhance proposals.
- Team Collaboration: Ensure all key elements of the bid are incorporated into submissions through effective teamwork and communication.
Required Experience:
- Bidding Expertise: Proven experience in successfully bidding and participating in regional and/or national frameworks.
- Sector Experience: Demonstrated experience in various construction sectors, particularly in education, healthcare, and defense.
- Contract Knowledge: Familiarity with framework delivery methods, requirements, and forms of contract, including design and build, and two-stage negotiated projects.
- Procurement Methods: Understanding of public procurement methods.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Excel, along with experience using Adobe InDesign.
- Project Experience: Ability to prepare submissions for projects up to 30 million.
Preferred Experience:
- Construction Knowledge: Technical understanding of construction processes and logistics.
- Logistics Planning: Confidence in preparing detailed logistic plans and construction methodologies.
- 3D Modelling: Ability to use SketchUp for creating 3D logistical layouts and conveying construction methodologies.
- Project Programming: Experience with Asta Powerproject for programming simpler projects.
Skills and Attributes:
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Organization: Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Detail-Oriented: Keen attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Creativity: Innovative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
If you are a proactive and creative professional with a passion for delivering high-quality tender proposals, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
