Bid Manager

HEH Civil Pty Ltd; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HEH Civil Pty Ltd in Cairns is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead our tender process, ensure submissions are clear, compliant and on time. You will review tender requirements, set the bid plan and coordinate input from estimating and project teams to produce a compelling submission.

You will bring strong writing and editing skills, practical civil construction knowledge and the ability to manage deadlines across multiple opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction or infrastructure bids.
• Experience in civil construction, infrastructure, engineering or related industry.
• Experience managing tenders from initial review through to lodgement.
• Strong writing, editing and document management skills.
• Ability to read tender documents and prepare clear, compliant responses.
• Ability to coordinate contributors and follow up information.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review tender documents and confirm what needs submission.
• Prepare the bid plan, deadlines and responsibilities.
• Coordinate information from estimating, commercial, project, safety, quality, environment and leadership teams.
• Write and edit responses that are clear, accurate and client-focused.
• Prepare methodologies, project examples, personnel profiles and supporting documents.
• Manage reviews, approvals, document control and final lodgement.
• Help maintain templates, project records, CVs and capability information.
• Track upcoming opportunities and record feedback after tender outcomes.

Skills

Bid management

Civil construction

Tender coordination

Writing/editing

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HEH Civil requires an experienced Bid Manager to lead our tender process and keep submissions clear, compliant and on time.

The role covers tenders, expressions of interest and prequalification submissions for civil construction opportunities across Queensland.

This is a practical role. You will review the tender requirements, set the bid plan, coordinate input from our estimating and project teams, write and edit the submission, complete the final checks and lodge it by the deadline.

Our project teams will provide the technical knowledge, and you will take responsibility for bringing the submission together and keeping it on track.

Why join HEH Civil?

• You will have direct access to our senior leaders, estimators and project teams


• You will have ownership of the bid process and room to improve how we do it


• You will work on civil infrastructure opportunities across Far North Queensland and regional Queensland


• You will join an established Cairns contractor with a solid pipeline of work


• We care about our people, hire for the long term and want you to grow with us

About the role

• Review tender documents and confirm what needs to be submitted


• Prepare the bid plan, deadlines and responsibilities


• Coordinate information from estimating, commercial, project, safety, quality, environment and leadership teams


• Write and edit responses that are clear, accurate and relevant to the client


• Prepare methodologies, project examples, personnel profiles and supporting documents


• Manage reviews, approvals, document control and final lodgement


• Help maintain our templates, project records, CVs and capability information


• Track upcoming opportunities and record feedback after tender outcomes

About you

You will have managed construction or infrastructure bids and understand how to interpret tender requirements, ask the right questions and keep contributors and submissions moving.

• Experience as a Bid Manager, Submissions Manager, Tender Manager or in a similar role


• Experience in civil construction, infrastructure, engineering or a related industry


• Experience managing tenders from initial review through to lodgement


• Strong writing, editing and document management skills


• The ability to read tender documents and prepare clear, compliant responses


• The confidence to coordinate contributors and follow up information


• Good attention to detail and the ability to work to firm deadlines


• Sound Microsoft Office skills


• A relevant qualification is desirable but not essential