Bid Manager

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About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That colouring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

In the role of Bid Manager, we'll count on you to:

You are responsible for managing the full bid lifecycle from inception to submission, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals. The role is hands-on and delivery-focused, covering all aspects of bid management. You act as one of the Bid Managers in the team, working closely with leadership, Project Managers, technical teams, marketing, and graphics resources. You will need to be comfortable working in a busy environment, balancing multiple tasks while meeting tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

• Manage bids end-to-end, from opportunity inception through to final submission

• Manage tender portals

• Attend daily bid coordination meetings where you will actively contribute

• Own proposal planning, scheduling, and compliance management

• Drive content development by coordinating inputs from Project Managers and technical leads

• Produce, review, and refine proposal content; manage handover to graphics teams (no graphic design or InDesign work required)

• Proactively chase internal stakeholders for actions and inputs to meet tight deadlines

• Lead internal quality reviews and manage approval (HDR) processes

• Support interview preparation and presentation development

• Facilitate post-bid debriefs to identify lessons learned and continuous improvement opportunities

• Archive and deconstruct bid materials following submission

• Undertake bid-related administrative tasks where necessary

Required Experience:

• Degree in English, Marketing, Business Development, Construction, Civil Engineering or similar

• Candidates without a degree will be considered if relevant experience is demonstrated

• Minimum 5 years' experience in bid management or bid coordination

• Hands-on bid writing experience

• Strong attention to detail when reviewing documentation

• Proven experience managing multiple bids under tight deadlines

• Strong understanding of bid processes within the construction or engineering sector

• Ability to work independently and proactively with limited supervision

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

• APMP Certificate (Bid / Proposal / Project Management)

• CIM Certificate (Chartered Institute of Marketing)

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated "self-starter" with a history of completing projects with limited oversight
• Experience in sales and developing effective win strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.