Senior Bid Manager

Pomerleau • $174K — $225K *

Vancouver, BC V5K 5J9In-Person

Real Estate & Construction

8 - 10 years of experience

2 months ago

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Qualifications

10+ years of relevant construction experience in a similar role.
Proven track record in P3, design-build, and alternative contract delivery projects.
University degree or diploma in architecture or engineering.
Fluency in both English and French (written and oral).
PMP certification is an additional asset.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Regional Leadership to win complex P3 and alternative contracting projects.
Lead design, technical writing, estimating, scheduling, risk, and commercial teams during the bid process.
Develop and manage the proposal budget with input from management and engineering partners.
Prepare and maintain the proposal schedule with the scheduling team.
Conduct client workshops and coordinate proposal efforts with stakeholders.
Finalize construction costs and project cash flows in collaboration with estimating and scheduling teams.
Influence design of permanent works to enhance cost-efficiency.

Benefits

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching.
Hybrid work model for corporate roles.
Employee stock ownership program.
Opportunities for career growth and development.
Transit pass reimbursement for commuting.
Minimum of 4 weeks of vacation from day one.

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General Information

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Job Location

Vancouver, BC

Date Published

21-May-2026

Department

Methods & Preconstruction

Min Compensation

174 000

Max Compensation

225 000

Compensation Frequency

Annual

Employment Type

Permanent

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Role Type

Full-Time

Job Description

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As a Bid Manager, working in the Alternative Projects Center of Expertise (APEX) team at Pomerleau Construction, you will be responsible for leading estimating and proposal teams in developing highly competitive bids on alternative delivery model projects with client needs front of mind. Supporting our work on large-scale construction projects - ranging from $50 million to over $1 billion - you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with management, external consultants, and joint-venture partners to develop a winning proposal strategy.

What you will do
• Collaborate with the Regional Leadership team to develop strategies for winning complex P3, Design-Build, and other alternative contracting model projects.
• Lead the management of design, technical writing, estimating, construction, scheduling, risk, and commercial teams throughout the bid process.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain the proposal budget with support from management and engineering partners.
• Prepare, monitor, and maintain the proposal schedule with assistance from the scheduling team.
• Prepare and conduct confidential workshops with the client
• Coordinate with the proposal team to finalize construction costs (CAPEX) and project cash flows with estimating and scheduling teams.
• Adopt a holistic approach to O&M and construction to create cost-effective solutions and designs.
• Support the production and review of technical documents, influencing the design of permanent works for cost efficiency.
• Manage contract agreements with partners, coordinate technical and commercial RFIs, develop winning proposal themes, and build long-lasting relationships with stakeholders.

This role could be for you if you have
• 10+ years of relevant construction experience in a similar role.
• A proven track record working on P3, design build and other alternative contract delivery projects.
• A University degree or diploma in architecture or engineering.
• Fluency in both official languages written and oral (English and French).

Additional Asset Include:
• PMP certification.

Benefits
• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate's relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.

Please view this job on Pomerleau's official Career Site if the posted compensation range is unavailable on a third-party job board.

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