Bid Manager

Insituform Technologies, LLC, an Azuria company, is looking for a Bid Manager.

Insituform is a leading worldwide provider of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) and other technologies and services for the rehabilitation of pipeline systems. Insituform's businesses consist of sewer and drinking water rehabilitation and protection. The company provides cost-effective solutions to remediate operational, health, regulatory and environmental problems resulting from aging and defective pipelines. Insituform's technologies allow its customers to avoid the extraordinary expense and extreme disruption that can result from traditional "dig and replace" methods.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of public/private bids and proposals from start to finish in accordance with bid strategies
• Assist in the bid searches through identified services or municipal sites and monitor for upcoming bid opportunities
• Send subcontractor solicitations, identify plan holders, obtain bid tabs, obtain bid documents (if necessary), review specifications, send out RFI information, maintain all deadlines, and timely submit public bids and subcontractor proposals
• Provide costs and pertinent information required in preparing and submitting bids and quotations to appropriate inter-company parties
• Enter opportunities into CRM system and assist in tracking / follow up, data collection & management to ensure highest probability of accuracy and success
• Assist in the maintenance and growth of our subcontractor database along with a preferred General Contractor list per area
• Responsible for supporting the execution of annual regional sales plans to support revenue and profit objectives
• Assist in creating estimates for small bids/proposals as well as preparation and delivery of proposals to clients
• Support the regional business development effort by assisting in the generation and qualification of leads for subsequent development
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Engineering Technology, Construction Management or another related field required.
• 2-years construction related experience and/or training preferred.
• Underground construction experience a plus.
• Prior experience or exposure to construction estimating processes preferred.
• Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) or trenchless-related experience a plus.
• Must have the ability to work with spreadsheets and computer programs.
• Ability to learn new applications quickly and have strong interpersonal skills with ability to work within a team toward common goals.
• Ability to learn and understand operational processes in underground utilities/trenchless construction to effectively work through bid/proposal preparation needs.
• In addition, must be a strong communicator and be able to take the initiative to function independently.

We offer a Competitive Salary with a full benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, Matching 401k, Tuition Assistance, and much more, as well as the opportunity for growth within an expanding worldwide company.     

Azuria and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

VEVRAA compliant – priority referral Protected Veterans requested