Senior Bid Manager - Buildings

Pomerleau; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth opportunities

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking a Bid Manager for the Alternative Projects Center of Expertise (APEX) team in Vancouver. The role involves overseeing proposal teams, leading competitive bids for large-scale projects, and collaborating with various stakeholders to develop successful proposal strategies.

Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in construction, especially in P3 and design-build projects, and a degree in architecture or engineering. Proficiency in English and French is essential. The position offers a hybrid work model and excellent benefits including RRSP matching and vacation time.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant construction experience in a similar role.
• Proven track record working on P3, design-build, and other alternative contract delivery projects.
• Fluency in both official languages written and oral (English and French).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Regional Leadership team to develop strategies for winning complex projects.
• Lead the management of design, technical writing, and estimating throughout the bid process.
• Develop and maintain the proposal budget and schedule.
• Coordinate technical and commercial RFIs and build relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Construction experience

Proposal management

Collaborative strategy development

Fluency in English and French

Education

University degree or diploma in architecture or engineering

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Job Description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

As a Bid Manager, working in the Alternative Projects Center of Expertise (APEX) team at Pomerleau Construction, you will be responsible for leading estimating and proposal teams in developing highly competitive bids on alternative delivery model projects with client needs front of mind. Supporting our work on large-scale construction projects – ranging from $50 million to over $1 billion – you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with management, external consultants, and joint-venture partners to develop a winning proposal strategy.

What you will do

• Collaborate with the Regional Leadership team to develop strategies for winning complex P3, Design‑Build, and other alternative contracting model projects.
• Lead the management of design, technical writing, estimating, construction, scheduling, risk, and commercial teams throughout the bid process.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain the proposal budget with support from management and engineering partners.
• Prepare, monitor, and maintain the proposal schedule with assistance from the scheduling team.
• Prepare and conduct confidential workshops with the client.
• Coordinate with the proposal team to finalize construction costs (CAPEX) and project cash flows with estimating and scheduling teams.
• Adopt a holistic approach to O&M and construction to create cost‑effective solutions and designs.
• Support the production and review of technical documents, influencing the design of permanent works for cost efficiency.
• Manage contract agreements with partners, coordinate technical and commercial RFIs, develop winning proposal themes, and build long‑lasting relationships with stakeholders.

This role could be for you if you have

• 10+ years of relevant construction experience in a similar role.
• A proven track record working on P3, design‑build and other alternative contract delivery projects.
• A university degree or diploma in architecture or engineering.
• Fluency in both official languages written and oral (English and French).

Additional Asset Include

• PMP certification.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching.
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles.
• Employee stock ownership program.
• Career growth through real development opportunities.
• Transit pass reimbursement.
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one.

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary based on a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and geographic location.