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    Bid Manager - Toronto, Canada - Kinectrics

    Kinectrics
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    Employment Type: Permanent
    Description

    Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That's why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with Canada's expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren't looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

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    The Opportunity

    Position: Bid Manager

    Employment Type: Permanent

    Employment Level: Intermediate

    Location: 393 University Ave, Toronto / 800 Kipling Ave, Toronto

    Department: Project Management Office Internal

    Reports to: Technical Director, Proposals and Project Management Services

    Hours per week: 37.5

    Number Required: 1

    What We Offer

    At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver's seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

  • Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
  • Growth: To keep pace with Canada's expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
  • Innovation : Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
  • Diversity : The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
  • Competitive Compensation : We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.
  • We are looking for an individual who is a self-starter, passionate about customer services an always looking for continuous improvement ideas.

    Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

    As part of the Project Management Office (PMO), lead multi-disciplinary technical teams for preparation of technical estimates, methodologies, technical assumptions and clearly articulate our service offerings to clients. Additional accountabilities include:

  • Build a proposal/bid plan to deliver a quality proposal to our clients.
  • Work with Business Development Directors to gather insight for clients that will be useful to form win themes in our proposal.
  • Obtain alignment and concurrence on the bid plan/strategy with the Accountable Authority.
  • Analyze and understand customer's requirements.
  • Work with the technical team to deliver on the plan and escalate any issues.
  • Accountable for delivering the finished bid and driving the bid through all aspects of the bid process in a timely manner with high quality.
  • Responsible for writing the proposal following client specific RFP requirements and schedule with inputs being provided by other members of the bid team.
  • Facilitate tender planning and status update meetings including risk review.
  • Present solutions and costing to senior management for approvals.
  • Input and update Customer Relationship Management platform (i.e. Salesforce).
  • Develop costing and a project schedule with input from technical teams.
  • Ensure bids are set up in the appropriate costing systems (SAP, Toolbox as required).
  • Report on progress of proposals to the Accountable Authority and to the Technical Director, Proposals and Project Management Services.
  • Maintain revision control and up-to-date files while coordinating and integrating input from various technical groups and staff involved in the proposal preparation.
  • Limited domestic travel to customer offices, vendor facilities or industry conferences may be required.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • What You Need to Succeed

  • Completion of a 4-year University degree in Engineering or Science.
  • A period of 5-10 years of relevant experience is required.
  • Demonstrated experience preparing quotes and proposals in a work capture position.
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver proposals and bottom-up cost estimates.
  • Experience in liaising with contractors, vendors, and consultant resources as appropriate to form teams and arrangements in consultation with legal, tax, finance, quality and HR.
  • Clear understanding of project management methodologies.
  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of Kinectrics products/services.
  • Complete understanding of organizational commercial processes.
  • Self-motivated team player with strong writing skills who thrives in a busy, dynamic work environment.
  • Articulate and effective communicator with excellent, interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent presentation skills – at all levels of the organization.
  • Experience with scheduling software – e.g. MS Project, Primavera 6 is an asset.
  • Experience with Salesforce is an asset.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
  • Detail oriented with a proven ability to perform under pressure.
  • Able to multi-task and meet tight deadlines without compromising the quality of our products.
  • Able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to exercise discretion and judgment in resolving problems.
  • Commercial and technical acumen is required.
  • Experience in the Nuclear Industry is required.
  • A PMP designation is an asset.
  • AACE certification(s) is an asset.
  • Knowledge of nuclear utility buying practices would be an asset.
  • Able to demonstrate a high commitment to quality and to providing value to customers.
  • Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.


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