Bid Director Major Infrastructures

At EBC we think outside the box to design and deliver major infrastructure projects that transform the Canadian landscape. Driven by excellence and innovation we leverage our expertise to carry out large-scale projects that have a tangible impact on communities.

Our Major Projects group brings together passionate experts who take on ambitious challenges across the country. Building on our recognized expertise in tunnels and underground works infrastructure bridges and civil structures transportation and hydroelectric projects we deliver complex projects in close collaboration with our partners and clients.

Joining EBC means contributing to impactful largescale projects thriving in a stimulating work environment and actively shaping the future of Canadas infrastructure.

We are seeking an experienced Bid Director to lead the pursuit of major infrastructure opportunities across Canada. This strategic role is responsible for managing the entire proposal development processfrom opportunity assessment through submissionwhile coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver winning proposals for projects valued from hundreds of millions to several billions of dollars.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment enjoy leading collaborative teams and are motivated by the challenge of securing landmark projects wed like to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the complete pursuit lifecycle for major infrastructure projects from opportunity evaluation through proposal submission and client interviews.
  
• Develop and implement winning bid strategies aligned with EBCs business objectives client priorities and competitive positioning.
  
• Review procurement documents technical requirements drawings specifications and commercial terms to identify project risks opportunities and critical success factors.
  
• Coordinate multidisciplinary pursuit teams including estimating engineering construction planning procurement design partners construction partners and subject matter experts.
  
• Develop and manage detailed pursuit schedules ensuring all deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
  
• Oversee the preparation of technical proposals methodologies execution plans project schedules and other submission documents.
  
• Facilitate proposal planning meetings progress reviews risk workshops and executive approval processes.
  
• Collaborate closely with estimating leadership to develop pricing strategies that balance competitiveness with project risk.
  
• Ensure proposals fully comply with client requirements while presenting compelling technical operational and commercial solutions.
  
• Coordinate communications with clients partners consultants and joint venture participants throughout the procurement process.
  
• Lead proposal reviews to ensure consistency accuracy clarity and alignment with EBCs brand and standards of excellence.
  
• Monitor market trends procurement strategies competitor activity and emerging industry practices to strengthen EBCs competitive advantage.
  
• Capture lessons learned following each pursuit and contribute to the continuous improvement of bid processes tools and best practices.
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management Engineering or a related discipline.
  
• Minimum of 7 years of experience managing bids proposals pre construction or estimating for major civil or infrastructure projects.
  
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex pursuits for transportation bridge tunnel rail marine highway or other heavy civil infrastructure projects.
  
• Strong understanding of Canadian infrastructure procurement models including Design-Build (DB) Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Construction Management (CM) Alliance and other collaborative delivery methods.
  
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple concurrent pursuits under demanding schedules.
  
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project risk allocation contract structures and procurement strategies.
  
• Exceptional written verbal and presentation skills with meticulous attention to detail.
  
• Excellent organizational analytical problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with scheduling software (Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project) estimating systems and collaborative proposal management platforms is considered an asset.
  
• Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset for national pursuits.
  

Benefits

• 4 weeks of annual vacation;
  
• Competitive Salary;
  
• Flexible group insurance program upon entry (health and dental components paid by the employer);
  
• Group RRSP with employer contribution to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP);
  
• 24 hour access to a virtual doctor (telemedicine);
  
• Training and development programs;
  
• Employee assistance program;
  
• Active social club and health and wellness committee;
  
• Diverse innovative and stimulating environment;
  
• A company built on values of respect integrity and a job well done;
  
• Firm recognized as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies.
  
  

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices EBC may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the candidate pre-screening process. These tools are used responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws as well as EBCs policies. Final decisions always remain the responsibility of our qualified talent acquisition professionals.


EBC welcomes applications from First Nations Inuit and Métis candidates and is committed to fostering an inclusive culturally safe workplace.

Required Skills:

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management Engineering or a related discipline. Minimum of 7 years of experience managing bids proposals pre construction or estimating for major civil or infrastructure projects. Demonstrated experience delivering complex pursuits for transportation bridge tunnel rail marine highway or other heavy civil infrastructure projects. Strong understanding of Canadian infrastructure procurement models including Design-Build (DB) Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Construction Management (CM) Alliance and other collaborative delivery methods. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple concurrent pursuits under demanding schedules. Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project risk allocation contract structures and procurement strategies. Exceptional written verbal and presentation skills with meticulous attention to detail. Excellent organizational analytical problem-solving and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with scheduling software (Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project) estimating systems and collaborative proposal management platforms is considered an asset. Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset for national pursuits.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1