Estimating & Proposal Lead

Position:

Wolf Line Construction is looking for a dedicated Bid Manager to work with and support the Business Development team in the Charleston, South Carolina Office. This position is responsible for leading the responses to all RFP’s, RFI’s, and pre-qualifications.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

- Oversee all aspects of proposal preparations, ensuring quality, and timely submittal.

- Communicate, collaborate, and track deadlines for project submittals and follow through with the project team to completion

- Quarterback the team through all proposal activities

- Review and understand the details and submittal requirements for proposal

- Maintain tracking spreadsheet of all bid information and report weekly during bid reviews with staff

- Communicate with management team during the procurement process to ensure requirements are being met accurately

- Communicate and coordinate with project team regarding upcoming projects, pre-bid meetings and bid submittals

- Coordinate incoming bid requests and team assignments for bid preparation and track to completion

- Responsible for the organization and final presentation of bid documents.

- Ensure compliance with client requirements, regulations and industry standards

- Conduct post-bid analysis and debrief sessions to identify areas of improvement and implement lessons learned for future bids

- Continuously refine and improve bid-processes, templates, and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

- Stay updated on industry trends, market insights and emerging best practices in bid management

- Contact suppliers/vendors for pricing on proposals, including maintaining a network of trusted subcontract vendors

- Additional duties as requested

Qualifications:

- Construction industry experience and knowledge required; Utility Construction Services preferred

- Bid Proposal experience required

- Superb written and verbal communication skills

- Strong interpersonal skills

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

- Previous bid /estimating roles in a fast-paced construction environment,

- Military experience may be considered in place of job experience.

- Ability to work on a team and be able to communicate, follow directions and help others as needed

- Dependable and possess ability to adhere to daily work schedule

- Communicate and interact with internal employees, colleagues, and clients in a professional and timely manner

- Proven business and excellent technical writing skills

- Excellent computer skills beyond basic Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

- Ability to work and think independently to prioritize work to meet deadlines

- High school diploma or GED

- Travel to different job sites as required throughout the USA

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, required; OR two (2) or more years of experience in one or more of the following: proposal related, writing, marketing and communications, project management, or sales experience with a high school diploma or GED, required