Pacific - Bid & Estimating Lead (NZ Based)

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand McConnell Dowell Full time
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McConnell Dowell Group will never ask you to provide payment for participating in a recruitment process. If you receive a job offer to join us and it is NOT on an email ending in @mcdgroup.com, @builtenvirons.com.au, or @builtenvirons.co.nz; and you have NOT had an interview with our Human Resources team, then please disregard it. It is a scam.

17/12/2024

  • We are looking for an experienced Bid Manager or Lead Estimator (Pacific Islands).
  • We welcome applications from candidates based across NZ (AKL, WLG, CHCH).
  • Construct a great career delivering projects that shape communities.

McConnell Dowell has operated across the Pacific Islands for over 30 years. We are a global company, but our expertise is firmly local. We understand and respect the Pacific Island cultures we work in and place a strong focus on interacting positively through supporting local communities and villages via skills training, employment opportunities, and establishing supplier and subcontractor relationships.

About the Role

The Bid & Estimating Lead for the Pacific will manage the bid process on behalf of McConnell Dowell and its partners and ensure that the bid programme is adhered to, and that tenders are successful for a profitable business. Some of the role's major objectives include:

  • In coordination with the Pacific team, identify winning strategies and implement those throughout the Bid Process.
  • Develop and maintain an excellent business relationship with Clients, Client representative/s, contractor partners, subcontractors, and suppliers.
  • Identify the resources necessary for the bid. Plan and manage these resources and ensure their effective utilisation.
  • Manage the development of the cost estimate and non-price proposal for bid submissions while meeting company & Client standards.
  • Perform market research and risk assessments as required.
  • Represent the company at site inspections and in pre-award negotiations with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
  • Assist with technical, contractual, and commercial evaluation of offers from suppliers and subcontractors for tender submissions.
About You
  • Competitive and growth mindset, able to take opportunities and shape winning strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and apply innovative but practical solutions to complex issues.
  • Focuses on meeting objectives and timeframes through the use of Company processes.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in the construction industry with significant exposure to tender/bid submissions, estimating, and/or operational background.
  • Competent in leading and directing others evidenced through communication and negotiation abilities.
  • Strong oral and written presentation ability linked with a sound relationships and integrity record.
  • Competent in the use of MS Office, MS Project.
  • Relevant tertiary qualification is preferred.
About Us

McConnell Dowell – Creative Construction. Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. We do that through delivering projects that connect, support, and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward, and grow our people.

From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia.

Why Join Us?

The work you'll do will have a tangible positive impact on people's lives, including yours. The diversity of our projects, roles, and locations means greater development opportunities. We invest in our people to set and reach personal and professional goals and we have some of the best mentoring minds in the business to help you do that. Because when you grow, we all grow.

McConnell Dowell actively seeks and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and individuality. In a culture low on ego and high on support, we encourage everyone to make an impact. We're big enough to take on community-shaping projects, but agile enough for you to have an influence on how we do things.

So, join us, be you, and help us create better together.

Apply now We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for New Zealand and/or Pacific Islands and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

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