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Bid Director

Cobalt Search
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025
Are you an experienced leader ready to spearhead a pivotal bid in the rail industry?

We are seeking a seasoned Bid Director to lead the development and delivery of a compliant, compelling, and competitive proposal for the Boston Commuter Rail O&M contract. Your expertise will position our client as the preferred long-term partner for MBTA, shaping the future of rail operations in the region.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead strategy development and align multi-disciplinary workstreams.
  • Manage governance, compliance, and reporting to ensure bid success.
  • Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
  • Lead a high-performing team to deliver excellence under pressure.

Skills and Experience:

  • 15 years in large-scale project management.
  • 8 years navigating complex procurement processes and leading bids.
  • Experience in leading RFI/RFQ and RFP processes
  • A good understanding of rail operation or rail related engineering (interface management, signalling, civil infrastructure, power supply, rolling stock)
  • Exceptional leadership, commercial acumen, and problem-solving skills.

This is your opportunity to drive a transformative project that will leave a lasting impact on Boston’s transport infrastructure.

Location: This role is based full-time in Boston, MA

Remuneration: The package includes a base salary of $225,000 – $300,000, plus a competitive benefits package.

Our client is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.

All applications will be reviewed by a real person and responded to.

Salary : $225,000 - $300,000

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