Bid Manager: Pre-Construction Lead for Complex Projects

E-Frontiers; Ireland; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Frontiers in Ireland is seeking a highly organised Bid Manager to support our pre-construction function. You will coordinate the bid and tender process from enquiry through to final submission, ensuring proposals are high quality, compliant, and delivered on time.

Working with estimators, planners, project managers, designers, and commercial teams, you will act as the central point of coordination for bid activity across complex construction projects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Bid Coordinator, Proposal Coordinator, or similar role.
• Experience within construction, engineering, or the built environment is preferred.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Good understanding of construction terminology and tendering processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with InDesign or similar tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the bid and tendering process from initial enquiry through to submission.
• Review and coordinate design drawings and technical specifications.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of PQQs, tenders, and other bid documentation.
• Review client tender documents and requirements to develop timelines and action plans.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather bid information and ensure compliance.
• Manage bid schedules, submission portals, and client correspondence.
• Maintain and update the bid library and standard responses.
• Proofread, format and quality-check bid documents for clarity and branding.
• Support post-tender clarifications, interviews, and presentations as required.
• Track and report bid status, success rates, and lessons learned.
• Assist with development of marketing and capability materials as needed.
• Manage document control during tender process and handover to delivery teams.

Skills

Bid coordination

Proposal coordination

Construction industry experience

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Tendering knowledge

Stakeholder management

Proactive and flexible

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

InDesign

Job description

E-Frontiers in Ireland is seeking a highly organised Bid Manager to support our pre-construction function. You will coordinate the bid and tender process from enquiry through to final submission, ensuring proposals are high quality, compliant, and delivered on time.

Working with estimators, planners, project managers, designers, and commercial teams, you will act as the central point of coordination for bid activity across complex construction projects.