Federal Estimating and Proposal Manager

1 month ago

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Aecon Full time
About Aecon

Aecon is a leading North American infrastructure development company, building what matters for future generations to thrive. We lead transformational change in transportation and energy, partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

Our Core Values
  • Safety Always: Our number one core value. If we can't do it safely, we don't do it at all.
  • Integrity: We lead by example, with humility and courage.
  • Accountability: We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.
  • Inclusion: We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.
What We Offer

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us.

  • We ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
  • We believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
  • We are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
  • We are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
About the Role

The Federal Estimating and Proposal Manager is responsible for leading estimating and proposal activities for all Federal projects and providing expert guidance to AECON, consistent with their education, training, and experience, all in accordance with home company and customer requirements, policies and procedures.

Citizenship - Must be a US Citizen to apply for this position.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and lead the estimating and proposal efforts of projects through the proposal stage, including involvement in and chairing of team meetings and project review processes.
  • Provide Value engineering. Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering, quality, or availability of materials. Attend and coordinate cross-functional meetings to set and execute organizational goals.
  • Lead the estimating input to the risk assessment and management process and contribute to the population of the Risk Register.
  • Aggregate all proposal documents and champion review by required stakeholders in order to provide complete and timely submission to customers.
  • Consistently and insightfully formulate all tender costs-labor, material, equipment, and procure subcontractor scope and costs-for quotation submission.
  • Lead the estimate close-out process, including tender reviews, sub-proposal reviews and analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with Aecon's estimating policy, risk management policy and standard operating procedures.
  • Lead the successful transition and handover of estimating documents to the project execution teams.
  • Develop and manage data and metrics to improve and support a successful estimating process.
  • Recruit, develop and lead a team of Estimators and Proposal Professionals with the overall goal of providing oversight and guidance for bids and proposals.
  • Maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
  • Any other duties as assigned by his/her manager.
Requirements
  • Diploma or Degree within Project Management or equivalent combination of training.
  • 10+ years of Estimating and Proposal experience at a large federal contractor in the construction or engineering industries and deep experience in Major Project Estimating.
  • Large infrastructure project and bid experience with an estimated value of $100M+ desirable.
  • Proven experience leading complex government bids involving multiple work types/disciplines.
  • Expert in reading and understanding construction drawings and documents.
  • Thorough knowledge of contract language, experience with the FAR, DFAR, DEAR and different federal contract types such as FFP, T&M, Cost Plus required.
  • Working knowledge of MS Excel/Word/Project, P6, Hard Dollar or similar estimating software.
  • Strong knowledge of project controls, including cost, scheduling and general requirements of construction projects.

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