This role will focus primarily on developing new work for Dragados in the rail construction markets. This individual will possess business development, estimating, and project management skills as well as experience and knowledge with construction practices in the region. This individual will be responsible for the preparation of statements of qualification, proposals, and presentations
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage proposal requests and coordinate company bids by creating solutions and developing strategies while complying with client requirements to achieve ultimate goal of securing winning bids
Lead the development and production of qualifications, request for proposals, and presentation efforts
Coordinate the preparation and updating of the formal project construction schedule as required by the contract documents
Oversee all aspects of proposal preparation, ensuring quality and compelling bids are submitted in a timely manner
Review all customer requirements to ensure that they are met in the proposal and collaborate with a wide variety of involved parties to include all necessary information within the proposals
Ensure the smooth running of the bid for a project within the correct time and financial parameters, and manage the relationship with the client
Review and address technical issues with solutions in a timely manner
Maintain relationships with contracting agencies and executive management to anticipate project needs with sufficient lead-time to avoid delay of production
Work closely with business development to pursue potential client/project opportunities
Review and assess market data with business development to accurately prepare bids for proposals
Work closely with management and legal teams to review local and federal regulations to ensure all are covered for proposals
Work closely with employees, project supervisors, owners, external teams, and support teams
Pursue, build, and maintain strong relationships in the industry to enable effective communication/ties to the local market
Actively participate in target client industry trade associations and strategic community and industry activities for lead generation and visibility of the company
Perform other related duties as required and assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or Construction Management
10+ years of experience in project management within a construction or design firm with at least 5 years in rail projects
Construction experience is preferred
Experience working on large multi-million dollar projects exceeding 100 million dollars
Local knowledge and experience
Extensive knowledge in the area of cost for labor, materials, equipment, subs, etc. to accurately prepare bids
Travel as needed
Knowledge and experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Communication - excellent oral, presentation, and written skills