Bid Director Job Details | Aecon

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As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we cant do it safely, we dont do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. Were passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

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!

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion 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.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. Were always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

Aecons Civil East Division is seeking a dynamic Bid Director to lead development of pursuit submissions for major civil infrastructure projects in Ontario, Eastern Canada, and internationally. The successful candidate will drive capture of public and private opportunities ranging from roughly $200 million to multi-billion-dollar values by drawing on exceptional industry knowledge, strategic acuity, technical and commercial proficiency, and proven leadership and communication skills.

Location: 20 Carlson Court, Toronto, ON M9W 7K6. A minimum of three days a week in-office is required.

What You Will Do Here:

• Act as the lead and primary point of contact for assigned major civil infrastructure pursuits including for bridges/roads, tunnels, airports, marine ports, and water and wastewater facilities.
• Lead by example, foster a culture of excellence, and encourage collaboration, precision, and innovative solutions
• Spearhead large and multidisciplinary pursuit teams composed of, but not limited to, deputy bid directors, estimators; schedulers/planners; additional internal technical staff; environmental, health, and safety personnel; project controllers; digital design and construction staff; stakeholder engagement personnel; the human resources team, and the proposal group, as well as external parties including design and construction partners and subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants
• Collaborate with executive leadership, the client, and design and construction partners to identify and exploit strategic opportunities and develop an optimal pursuit submission and path to successful execution
• Regularly coordinate bid development with and report to the Director, Pre-Construction and relevant executives
• Negotiate and administer agreements for large design and subcontracted packages
• Participate in identification and management of commercial, legal, and technical risks on assigned pursuits
• Facilitate team integration through active leadership, regular touchpoints, and clear, consistent, and coherent communication and guidance
• Coordinate and oversee pursuit-specific working groups (cost estimation, procurement, design, risk, schedule, proposal, etc.)
• Participate in win strategy and theme development and ensure follow-through and refinement up to the submission deadline to support successful outcomes
• Support development of technical and commercial submissions and ensure overall quality, competitiveness, and adherence to requirements
• Oversee Requests for Information and client responses and ensure responses are accounted for by the team

• Ensure strict, team-wide adherence to the Bid Calendar

• Chair project team meetings as appropriate and support internal and external reviews up to the submission deadline
• Participate in and prepare necessary materials for project-specific Executive Committee meetings
• Promote equity, inclusivity, accountability, and constructive and respectful feedback
• Build strong professional relationships across the project team and with external partners
• It is expected that the individual who fills this role will be comfortable managing multiple pursuits concurrently

What You Bring to the Team:

• A minimum of 15 years in the civil infrastructure sector, with at least 5 years of supervisory or management experience for major pursuits
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or combination of relevant education and industry experience
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) or similar designation is considered an asset

• Knowledge of project management principles and practices sufficient for leading large, cross-functional teams

• Experience managing and winning +$200 million pursuits
• Well-developed market knowledge and understanding of a broad suite of civil infrastructure (including, but not limited to bridges/roads, tunnels, airports, marine ports, and water/wastewater facilities)
• Experience negotiating and/or administering large design and/or subcontracted packages
• Proficiency with a variety of delivery models including, Lump Sum, Design-Build, Construction Management, P3, and progressive models (including Progressive Design-Build, Integrated Project Delivery, and Alliance)
• Strong experience providing technical and commercial oversight and management of large-scale, multidisciplinary bids
• Proficiency supervising and guiding subject matter experts including schedulers, estimators, designers, and other technical personnel
• Proven analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent understanding of project risk management (including technical, schedule, PLAA, commercial/contractual, etc.)
• Sound judgement and excellent written and oral communication, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and familiarity with InEight Estimate, Primavera P6, and a variety of quantitative risk management software
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and respect

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

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