DesignBuild Search are working with a construction Consultancy in Dublin.
They now have an opening for a BID Manager.The successful applicant will report directly to Senior Management.
The candidate will liaise with the Directors, Associate Directors, and the Finance Department to complete bids.
The candidate will be responsible for ensuring all deadlines are monitored and met in a timely manner.
As these other roles can be extremely busy, the candidate must be self-motivated to deliver the bids on time and to an exceptional standard.
The role of Bid Manager will include: Setting up new enquiries in our CRM Filing enquiry correspondence correctly in our CRM Plan the strategy to complete the proposed bids/tenders Coordinate any assistance required from Directors & Associate Directors for sections such as relevant experience / team / programme / technical questions etc. and compile this information together into a succinct response Take responsibility for the preparation of submission documentation (using PowerPoint) and answering queries relating to tenders, bids and/or questionnaires Ensure responses are completed in a timely manner, allowing time for final reviews and amendments before submission Ensure bids are provided to clients in line with bid/tender requirements and deadline requirements New business opportunities: Maintain up to date records within our internal database and libraries e.g., bid/quote progress/opportunity pipeline tracker Produce weekly progress reports to support the flow of incoming work potential and grow companys turnover (Submission Analysis) Review and source potential bids/proposals via online portals (E-tenders etc.) and identify and recommend appropriate bids for the Directors to review.
Create and maintain company business brochures Maintain a database as appropriate to include, but not limited to, CVs, organisational chart, data sheets, company information, insurance certificates.
Maintain competency records to support public procurement, the companys technical bodies affiliations and industry accreditations Qualifications and Skills To be considered for this role you will have: Previous experience of working within a similar, fast-paced environment which involved answering questions and providing responses for bids / proposals.
Experience with the tendering and bidding process in the construction industry.
Strong Microsoft Office skills i.e., Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Highly competent in administrative skills and computer literacy Eager to learn new CRM software (Deltek PIM) Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise with individuals at all levels within an organisation.
The ability to prioritise workloads and time for yourself and other team members and when required reprioritise in line with changing demands.
Strict attention to detail Deltek experience, not essential eager to learn new software Ability to work off own initiative and self-motivated in identifying new business via online portals Strong organisational skills with proven ability to meet tight deadlines Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with key decision makers High degree of accuracy required in detail and presentation Proactive approach to innovation and problem solving Strong understanding of the tender management procedure for public and private sector Skills: BID Manager construction BID tender manager finance manager construction consultancy