South Central Treatment Plant Pre-Bid Manager

Core & Main; Town of Texas, Houston (WI, TX); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a proactive individual to lead pre-bid strategies and manage complex projects. This role involves validating price take-offs, aligning vendors, and ensuring effective communication with clients. With a focus on problem-solving and data analysis, you'll navigate challenges creatively and independently. Join a company that values infrastructure reliability and community support, offering a collaborative environment where your skills can shine. If you're passionate about making a difference in the industry, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in bid preparation or related field.
• DBIA and/or PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pre-bid strategy and manage bid calendar.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems effectively.

Skills

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Bid Preparation

Sales Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Discipline

Master's Degree in Related Discipline

Tools

Project Management Software

Inventory Management Systems

Job description

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Quarterback pre-bid strategy, in charge of bid calendar to drive and pull the parts together:
• Validates price take-offs
• Scope review and management
• Working with RSM's and OSR's through pre-bid process
• Vendor alignment
• All price cuts to clients are through this pre-bid manager and sell the talking points to them
• Once PO comes in, pre-bid manager verifies powerscope bid to what the client is buying from us
• Hands off for the submittal team and RSM and PM team for T&C negotiations and project management

Nature and Scope

• Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.
• Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to results expected. Determines and develops approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.
• Oversees the fulfillment of multiple projects and assignments, including planning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc.
• Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information, inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.
• Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by supervisor and/or direct "customers" of the process.
• May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support personnel or professional personnel but does not have hiring or firing authority.

Work Environment

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older
• Must pass pre-employment assessment(s) if applicable

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in related field; OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in related field. Certification is required in some areas.
  DBIA and/or PMP certification is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years prior experience specific to bid preparation, sales or construction
• Treatment Plant experience
• Strong computer skills desired
• Extensive product knowledge of waterworks materials
• Experience in a relationship and service oriented role in manufacturing, distribution or construction management
• Formal project management training and/or PMI Certification highly preferred
• Knowledge of order entry, inventory management, supply chain logistics process and systems

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About Core & Main

Based in St. Louis, Core & Main is a leader in advancing reliable infrastructure with local service, nationwide. As a specialty distributor with a focus on water, wastewater, storm drainage and fire protection products and related services, Core & Main provides solutions to municipalities, private water companies and professional contractors across municipal, non-residential and residential end markets, nationwide. With over 370 locations across the U.S., the company provides its customers local expertise backed by a national supply chain. Core & Main's 5,700 associates are committed to helping their communities thrive with safe and reliable infrastructure. Visit coreandmain.com to learn more.

Core & Main is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment at Core & Main is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Core & Main does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship, or any other basis protected by law.

None of the questions in this application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation, illegal preferences or discrimination based upon non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

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