Due to business growth, this is an exciting and newly created role, BID Manager, responsible for providing guidance and leadership to a team of 3 estimators. You will also be responsible for leading and developing professional excellence in the estimating function, accurately, on time, and in line with company policies and client requirements.
You will be responsible for implementing quality controls, developing BID documentation, Project BOQ and budgets, evaluating contractor and supplier bids and delivering category awards. This role requires a high level of involvement in multiple projects at any one time, whilst requiring the ability to focus on exact requirements on specific opportunities.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop professional excellence in the estimating function in support of Sales and Hire within the Irish Business Unit, accurately, on time and in line with company policies and client requirements.
* The Bid Manager is responsible for managing the cost estimation process, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all estimates. This role involves coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders and leading a team of estimators.
* Implement quality control procedures to ensure that all bid submissions are of the highest standard.
* To provide a full and professional estimating service to support the Commercial leads in defining Scope of Modular Hire Projects. Understand and leading cost and margin calculations. These activities will be carried out whilst maintaining a commercial thought process about where prices need to be in win the order.
* This role will require a high level of involvement in multiple projects at any one time whilst requiring the ability to focus on exact requirements on specific opportunities.
* Develop Bid Documentation, Project BOQ and Budgets.
* Evaluate contractor and supplier bids and deliver category awards.
* Lead or contribute to value engineering exercises to optimise project costs without compromising quality or performance.
* Support the procurement process by preparing cost estimates, derogations lists and leading Contract Analysis.
Our ideal candidate
* Ideally hold a relevant degree, or Design or Technical Qualification, however relevant experience is important
* Estimating / Bid / order negotiation experience within Construction
* Excellent level of understanding and application of costs, markups and margins
* Experience managing subcontractors
* Experience in leading, managing, developing, and motivating teams.
We offer:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Option to buy 5 days of annual leave
* Working flexibly principles
* Contributory pension
* Annual bonus
* Much more to be discussed