Bid Coordinator
Role Overview:
The Bid Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and producing proposal documents. This role involves the introduction and implementation of document version control procedures and processes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet demanding deadlines.
Experience:
- The Bid Coordinator should have a proven track record in planning, producing, and delivering compliant proposal documents within a complex business environment. Experience in attending proposal kick-off meetings, attending review meetings/final document reviews, managing document governance/sign-off, and overseeing the production and delivery of proposals is essential.
Core Responsibilities:
- Proposal Production: Produce and deliver compliant, professionally crafted proposals within customer-defined timeframes.
- Coordination with Sub-Consultants: Coordinate with sub-consultants by sending RFPs, acquiring fees, and gathering required information. Maintain and update the sub-consultant database regularly to ensure accurate and up-to-date information.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with various stakeholders, including technical teams, finance, commercial, and project delivery, to gather proposal inputs.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure that proposal documents adhere to company branding guidelines, standard formatting, and quality standards.
- Content Review: Provide advice on flow, language, and grammar to content owners, ensuring consistency and clarity.
- Document Consolidation: Consolidate sections and documents developed by other team members into the required tender format.
- Document Maintenance: Maintain, backup, and make available master document sets.
- Business Development Support: Administer business development activities, including vendor registration, empanelment, and tracking of bids/offers submitted until their outcome.
- Client Meetings: Attend pre-bid and post-bid meetings with clients to ensure alignment and successful outcomes.
Skills Required:
- Strong communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Strong numerical abilities
- Knowledge of InDesign (added advantage)
- Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Management Studies (BMS) or a related field
- Experience working in an architectural firm is preferred
- 2+ yrs of Experience in a similar role.