Remote Construction Bid Manager

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,440,000 - 2,401,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary bonus

Fully remote work

Strategic direction shaping

High-profile projects

Business development impact

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Remote Construction Bid Manager to lead bidding and tender processes for high-profile projects. This fully remote role enables strategic bid development and coordination across estimating, legal, and technical teams.

You will craft winning bid strategies, manage timelines, liaise with internal and external stakeholders, and drive pricing and value propositions. Strong leadership, negotiation, and construction knowledge are essential in a deadline-driven

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction bid management, tendering, or pre-construction services.
• Proven track record of securing significant construction contracts.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, contracts, and financial analysis.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in bid management software and standard office productivity tools.
• Ability to manage multiple complex bids simultaneously in a remote, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective bid strategies to maximize the chances of winning projects.
• Coordinate the preparation of all tender documentation, including proposals, pricing, and technical submissions.
• Liaise with internal teams (estimating, technical, legal) and external stakeholders to gather necessary information.
• Analyze tender requirements and specifications to ensure compliance and identify risks.
• Manage the tender submission process, ensuring all deadlines are met and documents are professionally presented.
• Lead bid review meetings and provide strategic input on pricing and value propositions.

Skills

Bid management

Leadership

Negotiation

Remote work

Software tools

Tools

Bid management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly experienced and strategic Remote Construction Bid Manager to lead their bidding and tender processes. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to leverage your expertise in securing new construction projects from anywhere. You will be responsible for developing winning bid strategies, coordinating bid preparation, and ensuring timely submission of high-quality proposals. This role requires a deep understanding of the construction industry, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage complex bidding processes within a virtual setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective bid strategies to maximize the chances of winning projects.
• Coordinate the preparation of all tender documentation, including proposals, pricing, and technical submissions.
• Liaise with internal teams (estimating, technical, legal) and external stakeholders to gather necessary information.
• Analyze tender requirements and specifications to ensure compliance and identify risks.
• Manage the tender submission process, ensuring all deadlines are met and documents are professionally presented.
• Lead bid review meetings and provide strategic input on pricing and value propositions.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in construction bid management, tendering, or pre-construction services.
• Proven track record of successfully securing significant construction contracts.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, contracts, and financial analysis.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in bid management software and standard office productivity tools.
• Ability to manage multiple complex bids simultaneously in a remote, deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a growing construction firm.
• Work on high-profile and diverse construction projects.
• Be a key player in the company's business development efforts, contributing from anywhere.