Bid Director - Commercial Project Management

STV, Inc.; Lake Mary (FL); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Bid Director to join their dynamic commercial project management team. This hybrid role allows for flexibility while overseeing major project bids, ensuring comprehensive knowledge of alternative delivery methods is applied. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience, with a strong focus on contract and risk management. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to develop robust bids, manage resources, and prepare detailed estimates. If you're passionate about leading complex projects and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Continuing Education

Professional Memberships

Parental Leave

Backup Dependent Care

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in project management and delivery.
• Strong understanding of contracts, risk management, and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage Major Project bids and oversee all other bids.
• Coordinate with team members to prepare strategies and schedules.
• Conduct Risk and Opportunity Workshops for accurate bidding.

Skills

Contract Management

Risk Management

Cost Estimating

Project Delivery Methods

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Construction or Engineering

Job description

STV is seeking a Bid Director to work with our commercial project management team. This position is designated as hybrid (3 days in office per week) and can be within a commutable distance of one of our major U.S. offices.

This role requires comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of alternative delivery methods for Major Projects, including engineering, contracts, risk management, schedule development, subconsultant procurement, resource planning, cost estimating and controls, and reporting methodologies to ensure accurate and robust bids.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility is to manage specific Major Project bids and oversee all other Major Project bids.

1. Coordinate with the Design-Build Director and Regional Director to identify Major Project bids.
2. Prepare strategy, schedule, and resource requirements for each bid, ensuring adherence to Gateway processes, procedures, and approvals.
3. Collaborate with the Project Manager and Commercial Manager to establish the Design Delivery plan, including scope and schedule of design units (drawings, specifications, reports, etc.), to develop the bid accordingly.
4. Review the Prime Agreement General Requirements with the Project Manager to ensure the bid accounts for these in terms of cost and schedule.
5. Oversee the preparation of a resource-loaded Design Schedule, coordinating with the Contractor's construction schedule.
6. Work with the Procurement Manager and Project Manager to develop a procurement strategy for subconsultants and oversee its implementation, ensuring accurate budgets and bid exclusions.
7. Develop auditable fee estimates for self-delivered design, ensuring scope and schedule are understood and incorporated.
8. Conduct Risk and Opportunity Workshops, factoring risks and opportunities into the bid.
9. Collaborate with Regional Director to establish Project Organagram, Design Work Plan, and BIM Execution Plan, ensuring they are reflected in the bid.
10. Support the development of Alternative Technical Concepts, considering associated risks and opportunities.
11. Prepare Tender Summary Sheets and Offer Letters, including scope, schedule, clarifications, and exclusions.
12. Review and respond to all correspondence and meeting records from the Contractor.
13. Maintain a database of previous bids for KPI tracking.

Requirements

• Minimum of 20 years of experience in related fields.
• Strong background in alternative project delivery, understanding contractors' methods, contract management, and managing final design and commercial aspects.
• Technical expertise in commercial, contract, and risk management.
• Experience with large engineering and construction projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to resolve problems independently and operate efficiently.
• Degree in construction, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Membership in a relevant professional body.

Compensation Range: $175,410.26 - $233,880.34

We encourage applicants who do not meet every qualification to apply, as diversity and inclusion are core to our culture. You might be the perfect fit for this or other roles even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement.

STV offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability, life insurance, 401(k), retirement counseling, paid time off, holidays, backup dependent care, parental leave, continuing education, and professional memberships.

Our pay range reflects our good-faith estimate; final salaries may vary based on factors such as location, education, experience, and certifications.