Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Are you ready to lead the charge in commercial planning within the dynamic realm of Engineering and Architecture? We're seeking a Bid Specialist with a mature understanding of commercial strategy to spearhead our efforts in securing design projects that redefine skylines.

As a proficient user of APIC and other AECOM standards, you'll play a pivotal role in reporting, developing, and planning projects with finesse. Your expertise extends beyond the basics, showcasing advanced contractual proficiency essential for navigating the complexities of bid negotiations and agreements.

Now, let's dive deeper into the range of responsibilities you'll undertake:

• Collaborating on proposal writing and presentations, ensuring they reflect the excellence and innovation of our firm.
• Playing a vital role in implementing client relations programs and representing our firm at trade shows, fostering connections that drive growth.
• Generating insightful reports from commercial database, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Utilizing your analytical skills to evaluate commercial data and make informed decisions that propel our projects forward.
• Demonstrating impeccable computational skills in MS EXCEL, adept at conveying complex information effectively.
• Mastering the requirements of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), ensuring our responses are comprehensive and competitive.
• Coordinating with Discipline Leads to gather technical inputs essential for successful proposals.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across different regions to address RFP scopes thoroughly and accurately assess costs.
• Negotiating terms and conditions with sub-consultants in alignment with industry standards and risk management protocols.
• Leading the preparation of proposals, integrating win themes tailored to address client needs comprehensively.
• Staying abreast of market trends and competitors, enabling strategic positioning in our proposals.
• Ensuring all legal qualifications and risk management directives are meticulously incorporated into bid documents.
• Promptly submitting well-considered proposals to the Risk Committee for review and approval.
• Meeting proposal deadlines consistently, maintaining our reputation for reliability and professionalism.
• Crafting presentations for Risk Committee meetings, providing clear insights and recommendations.
• Active participation in Risk Committee meetings, supporting the Capture Manager in delivering impactful presentations.
• Providing guidance and support to junior team members as needed, fostering their professional development and ensuring project success.

In this role, your commercial acumen will be instrumental in driving our firm's success, shaping the future of Engineering and Architecture one bid at a time.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (preferably Architecture or Engineering).
• Minimum 3-5 years of post-undergraduate education, with proven experience in delivering technical submissions on project in the Middle East.
• Strong technical background with expertise in architecture and engineering principles, project management methodologies, and construction industry practices.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing technical bid documentation, conducting scope analyses, and developing innovative project delivery solutions.
• Excellent presentation skills with proficiency in graphic design tools and techniques to create visually appealing and impactful bid presentations.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.