Proposal Manager - Houston

Description

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com.

Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time PM Proposal Manager to work in our Houston, TX location. The hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Proposal Manager will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered an Exempt employee.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, have excellent time management skills, good communicator, have excellent problem-solving skills, be team-oriented, be customer service driven, and have the ability to delegate. This candidate will also have experience handling projects of $20M or more.

 Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• B.S. in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related)
• Eight (8) or more years in Project management handling projects of $20 million and above.

 Job Description:

• Manage, Plan, Organize, implement, and control all activities of the project or proposal per Schedule.
• Manage diverse project teams in proposal preparation and subsequent project execution for EPC Water treatment projects. The diverse project teams consist of teams from Process, engineering, procurement, logistics, estimating, project controls, safety, fabrication, construction management, and material management.
• Review Contracts and create a consolidated list of exceptions and clarifications.
• Develop a Risk Register and review risk mitigation with management during the proposal stage.
• Generate EPC budget and Maintain overall project budget and schedule for proposals and projects.
• Check and comment on P&IDs and General Arrangements.
• Review engineering documents and drawings.
• Review Global sourcing plans and RFQs.
• Prepare budgetary and firm price estimates.
• Coordinate & consolidate document preparation: client proposals.
• Review the RFB to EPC contractors
• Change management with Clients as well as with vendors/sub-contractors.
• Correspondence with customer.
• Attend customer meetings as required.
• Work closely with customers and develop a spirit of mutual trust and cooperation.
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Communications w/vendors and installation subcontractors to evaluate competitive quotes & negotiations.
• Internal communication with all departments, including global offices.
• Work autonomously without constant guidance.
• International as well as domestic travel as required (could be extensive at times).
• Other duties as assigned

Skill Requirements:

• Ability to write contractual requirements.
• Ability to comment on Engineering specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, maintain a positive attitude, and have good organizational skills.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks or proposals.
• Ability to apply sensible understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and Mentor the team.
• High level of proficiency in using MS Office products
• Writing engineering specifications, and attention to detail.
• Experience in estimation, project bidding, and project execution.
• Experience in project-related industry in successful Execution of projects.

Benefits:

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking and standing.

Qualifications

 Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• B.S. in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related)
• Eight (8) or more years in Project management with handling projects of $20 million and above