Bid Director - Light Rail in Canada
Job Description
Directly reports to: VP, Rail BD
Job Purpose: Manage and coordinate all bid work streams and negotiations during the preparation of light rail P3 proposals
Location: Mississauga, ON
Description of key activities:
* Participate in the Project strategy development with upper management
* Manage subject matter experts and coordinate their workflow in order to meet the Project timelines and that work product is the quality that is expected in PPP projects
* Represent the client in various client and partner meetings
* Meet with Project Co to negotiate O&M subcontract and interface agreements
* Meet with Design and Construction partners to negotiate interface agreement requirements
* Manage Bid Deliverable Schedule
* Communicate regularly with local and international management team
* Prepare regular progress reports for management
* Protect the clients interest by highlighting key risks to project team reviewing the design and preparing the technical/price proposal
* Develop project with a view to ensuring a high level of contractual performance for 30 years
* Manage the day to day Project bid activities with the project manager/coordinator
Experience required:
* 10+ years in rail transportation industry with at least 1 PPP Light Rail Project experience
* Experience managing complex contractual structures
* Excellent Project Management Skills
* Experience in mobilizing an LRT Project in a P3 environment would be considered a strong asset
* Experience negotiating complex contracts
Skills:
* Able to multi-task, strong attention de details, hands on management style, negotiating skills, able to read design drawings, able to quickly assess and prioritize, good communicator/presenter (oral and writing)
* Ability to produce professional presentations
* Ability to work alone with minimal management a distinct advantage
* Strong Interpersonal Skills, ability to deal with conflict amicably and build lasting relationships
* Ability to deal with customer's needs as they arise and present the company core values through this interaction
* Ability to manage complex fast paced project environments