Bid Manager

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia John Holland Full time

About John Holland

We transform lives through our work in infrastructure.

Our expertise and dedication ensure better lives for people.

Be part of the team transforming lives.

About the Role

We're growing our Pre-Contracts Infrastructure Business Group.

As a Bid Manager, you'll lead bid teams to convert prospects to projects.

This involves formulating win strategies, leading talented teams, coordinating project functions, and navigating executive reviews.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy: Develop win strategies to maximise the likelihood of winning.

Partnerships: Identify and secure partnerships for bids.

Bid planning: Develop resource plans, budgets, and programs with internal stakeholders.

Bid leadership and coordination: Guide workflow during tenders and drive bid teams to exceptional outcomes.

Monitoring and reporting: Monitor and report bid progress, including submission quality, issues, program, and budget.

Commercial and financial: Ensure strong contract, commercial, and financial risk management.

Client relationship management: Support client relationships and engage clients constructively during tenders.

Governance: Present to executive audiences to secure approvals for bids and ensure compliance with corporate requirements.

People management: Provide direction, manage workloads, develop capability, and foster a positive tender team environment.

To be successful in this role:

  • Experience in construction, project management, engineering, tendering, or operations.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Able to manage teams under time and budget constraints.
  • Strategic, forward thinking, organised, and comfortable with change.
  • Ability to navigate complex problem solving.
  • Strong relationship building skills.
  • Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Sciences, Project Management, Construction Management, or equivalent.

Career Progression

We offer career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work.

You'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects shaping cities and communities.

Learning and Development Opportunities

You'll have access to emerging talent programs, clear career pathways, and technical and leadership training and development opportunities.

Inclusion and Diversity

We actively commit to being an employer of choice.

Our Gender Equality Strategic Plan supports our Pride, Celebrate Women, RAP, and Grow networks.

Flexible Working

We're committed to helping our people work flexibly.

Our salary range is $120,000 - $150,000 per annum.



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