DESIGN BUILD PURSUIT MANAGER (heavy

Branch; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch in Chesapeake, Virginia, is seeking an experienced Pursuit Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have over ten years in the construction industry, including five years in Design-Build Projects. Responsibilities include leading the procurement process for heavy civil construction projects and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful project execution. Strong communication and organizational skills are vital. This role is largely sedentary with no anticipated travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in the construction industry.
• 5+ years leading Design-Build and Alternative Delivery Projects.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for opportunities.
• Lead RFQ and RFP response development.
• Coordinate decisions on teaming arrangements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Position Summary

Branch Civil is searching for an experienced, detail-oriented Pursuit Manager to join our well-established, growing company. The Pursuit Manager will work with our Design-Build group and will be responsible for leading the procurement of heavy civil construction projects in the southeast. Depending on the pursuit workload, the candidate will have the opportunity to lead multiple pursuits at one time.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in developing and execute a strategic plan for current and future opportunities
• Work with the proposal management team to develop RFQ and RFP responses
• Coordinate with the Design-Build group on making decisions on teaming arrangements for JV partners, designers, and any other parties
• Lead the SOQ and RFP process and take overall responsibility for development of the document
• Facilitate executing agreements for joint ventures, designers, and any other parties
• Coordinate with the Operations Team in recommending personnel and projects
• Develop the design deliverables and associated schedule of deliverables for the estimating team
• Coordinate with the estimating team to develop the best-valued approach for the project
• Understand and appropriately respond to the needs of the Client
• Participate in color team reviews of SOQ and Tech Proposal documents
• Take part in Technical Work Group meetings with Designer staff
• Work with the Operations Team in handing off the project post-award

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred
• Ten or more years of relevant experience, preferably in the construction industry
• Five or more years of relevant experience leading Design-Build and Alternative Delivery Projects
• Detail oriented with exceptional analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Handles multiple tasks and projects at once and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient in Microsoft office products (Excel, Word and Power Point)
• Strong initiative, ownership, and teamwork skills

Competencies

• Communicating Effectively
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Sales Skills
• Establishing Relationships
• Working with Financial Information

Travel

Travel is not anticipated with this role.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Nearest Major Market

Hampton Roads