Bid Director

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We’re proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada’s infrastructure and transportation networks, and we’re ready to build the future of our country.

Aecon is seeking a Bid Director to join our civil east group to support our dynamic infrastructure projects. This role can be performed in any one of our offices accross Canada.

What You'll Do Here:

• Serve as the single point of contact for bid-related activities and liaise with clients and project segment representatives.
• Ensure the bid meets all requirements, manage schedules and budgets and resolve issues to achieve successful bid submissions.
• Work with clients, contractors, and design professionals to develop comprehensive bid proposals.
• Identify and manage risks associated with bid proposals.
• Develop and execute bid strategies to deliver successful outcomes, including requirements management, interface management and compliance with bid specifications.
• Ensure all bid documents are accurate, complete and comply with client requirements and industry standards.
• Lead teams responsible for preparing bid documents, including design, procurement, cost estimation and technical proposals.
• Oversee the integration of various components into a cohesive bid proposal, ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant standards and regulations, including ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288.
• Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.

What You Bring to The Team:

• Minimum 12 years in the rail transit sector or a related field, with at least 5 years of supervisory or management experience in bid management.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field; P.eng designation is considered an asset.
• Familiar with AREMA, ISO, CENELEC, MIL-STD and IEEE Standards.
• Knowledge of Progressive Design and Build (PDB) models and other contractual structures for rail and transit projects.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements for passenger rail transit projects.
• Proficient in project management principles, including budget and schedule control.
• Expertise in preparing bid proposals for trackwork systems, signaling, automatic train controls, communication systems and propulsion power supply systems.
• Strong judgement, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, and Outlook packages).
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.