Proposal Manager

**I. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**
Under the supervision of the Manager of Proposals & Estimating, the Bid Manager is responsible for the preparation of compliant and comprehensive construction estimates, proposal submissions and documentation related to various types of major nuclear construction and maintenance projects. During the bid preparation process, this individual manages the development of construction cost estimates, oversees a team of disciplined estimators, prepares a thorough execution plan, generates a project risk register and establishes a preliminary project schedule.

**II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Proven Project and Bid management capabilities
- Overall responsibility and management of bid submissions, proposal strategies and cost estimates
- Produce estimates and proposals that align with overall business objectives and financial requirements
- Compile inputs from various sources to produce organized proposals, detailed estimates and P6 schedules
- Collaborate with a team of estimators and support personnel to produce the required proposal deliverables
- Review and comment and customer RFP/Tender documents, drawings, specifications and contracts
- Develop a strategic and competitive construction approach / execution plan for each proposal
- Identify risks and ensure necessary precautions are implemented to manage exposure
- Work together with Operations personnel, Business Development Managers and Senior Management
- Utilize estimating software to organize estimates per internal guidelines and customer requirements
- Review and approve estimates and resource requirements developed by discipline estimators
- Preparation of project schedules, resource loading, productivity assessments and cash flows
- Creation of technical, commercial, marketing and promotional documents
- Chair the required proposal initiation, status and approval meetings with Senior Management
- Present proposal and estimate details to senior management to obtain required approvals
- Present or ‘Turnover’ awarded proposal information and estimate details to the Project Team
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
- Serve as the Aecon contact for various consultants, engineering firms and subcontractors
- Review of engineering drawings, specifications, contracts and other technical documentation to fully understand project scope requirements and associated construction risk elements.
- Responsible for the preparation and documentation of cost estimates following the Company’s estimating policies and procedures.
- Obtains and analyzes sub-trade quotations, liaison with subcontractors
- Review of estimates, including labor hours, material costs, tools & equipment, rentals, materials and subcontractors.
- Such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your manager
- Site visits / travel may be required

**III. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**
- Minimum 5 years’ experience within the nuclear and/or industrial construction industry
- Strong estimating background on large capital or industrial construction projects
- Project Management experience and/or field experience on large construction projects
- Understanding of both design/build and build to spec approaches
- Strong understanding of Contracts and legal terms and conditions
- Exceptional leadership and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills - oral and written
- Common sense with strong attention to detail
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings, P&IDs
- Self-assured, responsible attitude.
- Familiar with AACE guidelines and terminology
- Knowledge of unionized trade agreements and wage schedules
- P. Eng. / CET, or equivalent industry experience
- Ability to work in a multi-discipline team environment including other Aecon personnel, vendors, consultants and clients

**IV. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Successfully complete various safety and job training courses / programs
- Occasionally travel to nuclear sites for meetings, walkdowns, etc.

**V. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS**
- Due to the nature of work conducted by Aecon, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment