Bid Manager

About This Role

Leading competitive bids for operational energy infrastructure projects is the core of this role, which focuses on high voltage, transmission, renewables, and telecommunications. The position involves managing the bid process, team, and client requirements, as well as estimating. This full-time permanent role suits an experienced bid or proposal manager who can shape Australia's energy future.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end bid delivery on operational energy infrastructure projects
• Mentor and develop a skilled bid and estimating team
• Develop and present bid strategy plans to the bid team and internal stakeholders
• Prepare and review detailed, accurate estimates of direct and indirect costs, and evaluate subcontractor submissions against scope criteria
• Develop concept designs with the design team, and prepare returnable schedules, project milestones and financial cash flows
• Manage client and supplier relationships during and after the bid phase, and identify new business opportunities
• Identify commercial and technical risks in collaboration with key stakeholders, and secure internal sign off on tender costs and schedules
• Present tender submission packs for internal review and approval, and coordinate handovers to project teams
• Maintain the bid database and reporting mechanisms, and seek feedback on tenders won and lost to lift the win rate

Requirements

• At least seven years' experience leading complex, high value tender submissions
• Background in energy, utilities, infrastructure, telecommunications, heavy industry or another complex tendering environment
• Estimating and cost modelling capability, and the commercial judgement to identify and manage risk
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills, including the credibility to influence senior people who do not report to you
• Ability to craft clear, persuasive and compliant tender submissions under deadline pressure
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the capacity to manage competing priorities
• Experience with internal bid databases and CRM systems
• Undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check

Benefits

• Flexi-time accrual
• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
• 13% superannuation
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year
• Generous Employee Referral Program with incentives of up to $5,000
• Automatic coverage from income protection scheme
• 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave of up to 20 days
• Salary sacrifice towards novated lease vehicle