Bid Manager

**Hard Skills:**

- Proposal Development & Management

- Contract Negotiation & Compliance

- Cost Estimation & Pricing Strategies

- SaaS Bid Management Tools (RFPIO, Apttus)

- CRM & ERP Integration (Salesforce, SAP)

- Data Analysis & Market Research

- Regulatory & Sustainability Standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001)

**Soft Skills:**

- Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving

- Stakeholder Engagement & Negotiation

- Cross-Functional Team Leadership

- Time & Resource Management

- Effective Communication & Presentation

- Adaptability to Market Changes

*Senior Bid Manager*

**Global Construction Solutions** — New York, NY

Jan 2022 – Present

- Led end-to-end proposal processes for major infrastructure projects valued up to $500M, achieving a 35% conversion rate increase.

- Developed standardized bid templates and streamlined workflows, reducing proposal turnaround times by 20%.

- Managed multidisciplinary teams of engineers, legal, and compliance specialists to deliver cohesive bid responses aligned with client specifications.

- Leveraged AI-driven analytics to identify market opportunities and optimize bid strategies, boosting overall win rate by 15%.

- Cultivated relationships with key clients and subcontractors to enhance collaborative bidding approaches.

*Bid Manager*

**Innovate Engineering Inc.** — Chicago, IL

Jun 2016 – Dec 2021

- Coordinated complex submissions for public sector infrastructure tenders, securing contracts totaling over $1B.

- Implemented a centralized bid tracking system that improved team visibility and reduced oversight errors.

- Conducted competitive landscape analysis, informing pricing and value propositions to outperform competitors.

- Delivered training sessions for project teams on bid compliance and effective technical writing, increasing proposal quality.

- Played a pivotal role in ISO 9001 certification updates, integrating bid management processes into quality management systems.

*Proposal Coordinator*

**AEC Global** — Los Angeles, CA

Aug 2014 – May 2016

- Supported bid writing and document management for a diverse portfolio of projects, including renewable energy and urban planning initiatives.

- Assisted in preparing technical documentation and compliance reports in line with client and government requisites.

- Developed graphic and presentation materials to enhance bid aesthetics, contributing to higher evaluative scores.

**Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering**

University of California, Berkeley — Berkeley, CA

*Graduated: 2014*

- Certified Professional in Construction & Engineering Bids (CPCeB) — 2023

- PMP (Project Management Professional) — 2020

- SAFe 5 Agilist — 2022

**Smart City Infrastructure Bid (2023)**

Led a cross-functional team to develop a winning proposal for a $400M smart city development project, emphasizing sustainable construction practices and IoT integration, resulting in a successful award.

**Renewable Energy Portfolio Expansion (2021)**

Managed bid strategies for multiple renewable energy projects, incorporating innovative financing models and green standards that increased competitiveness and secured new contracts worth $200M.

- English (Native)

- Spanish (Professional Proficiency)

*References available upon request.*