Overview
Bid Director
role at
Actavo
.
Responsibilities
Lead the bid team, including coaching, mentoring, and motivating team members and subject matter experts to ensure alignment with bid objectives and timelines.
Develop a winning strategy in collaboration with the sales and delivery teams and ensure alignment with customer requirements.
Review and analyse bid opportunities, including RFPs/ITTs and other procurement documents, to assess feasibility, risks, opportunities, and potential returns.
Provide strategic guidance and direction throughout the bid lifecycle, from opportunity identification and qualification to bid preparation, submission, and post-submission activities.
Manage the bid budget, resource allocations, and subcontractor/vendor relationships to optimise bid delivery.
Conduct bid kick-off meetings, strategy sessions, and progress reviews to ensure effective communication, coordination, and accountability across bid teams.
Continuously monitor and evaluate bid performance to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes; ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as industry regulations and standards.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as engineering or business; additional certifications in project management or bid management are a plus.
Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and a results-oriented mindset focused on achieving business objectives and targets.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the general contracting industry with a proven track record in bid management or related field.
Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and empower bid teams to achieve objectives and deliver high-quality results.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound business decisions under tight deadlines.
Benefits
Pension plan
Life assurance — 4 times your annual salary
Employee assistance programme
Refer a friend scheme
Maternity pay
Employee discounts – on hotels, gyms, electronics and more
Educational assistance
Career progression opportunities
Long Service Awards
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Utilities
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