Bid Manager

Family owned business with supportive work environment Opportunities for career growth and advancement Dynamic and challenging projects with Tier 1 customers MSA NT is a multi-faceted construction services and environmental contractor with over 25 years experience delivering small to large scale complex projects across the Northern Territory.
We have grown and developed into an industry-leading contractor delivering challenging defence projects working together with Tier 1 customers.
As a result of our strategic growth and winning projects, we are inviting talented individuals to join the Mc Mahon Services Northern Territory team, having offices based in Darwin, Gove, Alice Springs & Katherine.
What we offer: Full-time position with an attractive remuneration for the right candidate.
Mc Mahon Services offers weekly pay, access to a range of employee benefits, professional development opportunities, training and career growth.
About the role: With the company showing continued growth, we are seeking a Bid Manager to join our Northern Territory team.
Reporting to the Estimating & Procurement Manager with secondary line reporting to the General Manager, the candidate's primary responsibility will be leading the bid team through tenders and owning the bid management process.
This role ensures that the tenders are developed to a consistently high standard, meeting the expectations of Mc Mahon Services.
This role is a full-time Permanent opportunity based in Darwin, Northern Territory.
Relocation cost is covered for the right candidate.
Responsibilities: Management of bids/tenders to ensure they are developed to a consistently high standard Employ critical thinking and problem solving skills to help interpret and respond to bid/tender requirements Establish a strong relationship with the pre-contract team to ensure the identified opportunities are understood and pursued Devise successful strategies to develop winning bids/tenders, considering Mc Mahon Services' operating and profit margins required Assess and address the technical and commercial risks relating to ongoing bids Optimise and manage bidding budgets Negotiate with specialist suppliers and/or subcontractors Oversee the team during the bid process, ensuring internal deadlines are met and bids are submitted on time Attend the handover meeting from the tendering to delivery if the bid is successful Work with the key members of the project team and the client organisations to obtain the information required to compile the bid About you: To be successful in the role, you will need: Tertiary qualifications in Building Construction or Engineering A minimum of 5 years experience in the building or civil construction industry or related industry experience with a demonstrated success in delivering financial targets, timeframes, planning and logistics management Strong leadership skills with an ability to lead change and develop/mentor staff Proven problem-solving ability, detailed orientation and effective inter-personal skills Experience in negotiation and client relationship building accompanied with a sound understanding of contract management and cost optimisation An interest in the sectors in which Mc Mahon Services operates, couple with a willingness to keep up to date with industry trends, regulations and legislation Proficient in use of MS Suite Defence bid/tendering experience (desirable) As an employer who embraces equal opportunity and diversity, we strongly encourage female, Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
For any person who feels they may not meet aspects of the selection criteria we nevertheless encourage you to apply.
How to apply: If you believe this opportunity matches your experience, skills and work approach, and you are looking to join a construction company that embraces diversity and fosters its employees for long-term career progression, then send your application to Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.
This position is open only to those eligible to work in Australia.
About the business: Mc Mahon Services is one of Australia's largest privately-owned construction, industrial and environmental services organisations.
As a national business, we operate from city centres through to remote locations and employ over 1,100 people across Australia and New Zealand.
Our breadth of services extends from demolition and hazardous materials management, through to civil infrastructure, building construction and services and major turnkey, multi-discipline construction projects.
We operate across a wide range of sectors including resources / oil &gas, heavy industrial, defence, public infrastructure, ports and marine and water.
Mc Mahon Services is committed to long-term employment rather than just for projects.
We are a family business and pride ourselves on our values of reputation, integrity, safety and excellence to deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers.
Our people are central to what we do.
Our work environment is positive, collaborative, and open, and we operate as a team.
We are firmly committed to looking after the success and wellbeing of our staff, from safety in the workplace through to professional development, ongoing training, and equal opportunities.
Your application will include the following questions: How many years of estimating experience do you have?
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as a Bid Manager?
Do you have experience preparing and submitting tenders?
Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
Are you willing to relocate for this role?
Mc Mahon Services is an industry leading, privately owned industrial, construction and environmental services provider.
Established in 1990 by brothers David and Andrew Mc Mahon, Mc Mahon Services has grown from a team of 12 into a truly national business.
Our family business heritage and culture of innovation set us apart, fostering a commitment to developing leading edge approaches across the whole organisation that surpass industry standards.
With offices in South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and the Northern Territory, we employ more than 500 staff and deliver projects from city centres to remote locations Mc Mahon Services has delivered some of Australia's most difficult and significant construction services projects.
We go to where our clients need us to be, with a proven ability to undertake work in remote locations, coupled with an exceptional emergency response capability.
Our immediate response means we are on-site ready to plan and take action when needed.
Our diversity and can-do attitude are our core strengths.
We apply our knowledge, resources and experienced teams to work across a broad range of disciplines and sectors, providing our clients with the expertise and hands-on skills to meet their specific needs.
As a multi-disciplinary, full service provider, we use our own direct wage staff and boast a $70 million network of modern company-owned plant and equipment.
We were awarded Federal Safety Accreditation in 2009 – the first multi-disciplinary construction services company in Australia to achieve this recognition.
We look forward to the future and tackling new challenges with the same enthusiasm, dedication and excellence that has been true of all of our operations to date.
Our core values stem from our beginnings as a small family business and remain unchanged.
Our people are central to what we do Our greatest asset is our people.
It is through the hard work of our teams across the business that Mc Mahon Services has continued to grow and extend the boundaries of performance.
Our business is rich in tradition, with many of our staff being second generation employees.
We strive for innovation Innovation and surpassing industry standards is what we strive for.
We approach each project with safe, cost effective and value adding solutions.
Mc Mahon Services has been recognised by the industry and our peers for innovation and best practice, and we will continue to reach for new heights.
We have an unbeatable can-do attitude We are determined to exceed client expectation with every project we undertake, no matter the size.
We go the distance and to where our clients need us to be.
We have built our business on tackling the tough jobs.
We are safety focused and our business is underpinned by a strong safety culture – team mates looking after team mates.
Our objective is to continually improve our safety performance to ensure a zero harm environment for our works, stakeholders and the wider community.
We have a family business heritage We respect where we have come from and all those involved in the ongoing journey from clients to partners, subcontractors, suppliers and staff.
Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.
Mc Mahon Services is an industry leading, privately owned industrial, construction and environmental services provider.
Established in 1990 by brothers David and Andrew Mc Mahon, Mc Mahon Services has grown from a team of 12 into a truly national business.
Our family business heritage and culture of innovation set us apart, fostering a commitment to developing leading edge approaches across the whole organisation that surpass industry standards.
With offices in South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and the Northern Territory, we employ more than 500 staff and deliver projects from city centres to remote locations Mc Mahon Services has delivered some of Australia's most difficult and significant construction services projects.
We go to where our clients need us to be, with a proven ability to undertake work in remote locations, coupled with an exceptional emergency response capability.
Our immediate response means we are on-site ready to plan and take action when needed.
Our diversity and can-do attitude are our core strengths.
We apply our knowledge, resources and experienced teams to work across a broad range of disciplines and sectors, providing our clients with the expertise and hands-on skills to meet their specific needs.
As a multi-disciplinary, full service provider, we use our own direct wage staff and boast a $70 million network of modern company-owned plant and equipment.
We were awarded Federal Safety Accreditation in 2009 – the first multi-disciplinary construction services company in Australia to achieve this recognition.
We look forward to the future and tackling new challenges with the same enthusiasm, dedication and excellence that has been true of all of our operations to date.
Our core values stem from our beginnings as a small family business and remain unchanged.
Our people are central to what we do Our greatest asset is our people.
It is through the hard work of our teams across the business that Mc Mahon Services has continued to grow and extend the boundaries of performance.
Our business is rich in tradition, with many of our staff being second generation employees.
We strive for innovation Innovation and surpassing industry standards is what we strive for.
We approach each project with safe, cost effective and value adding solutions.
Mc Mahon Services has been recognised by the industry and our peers for innovation and best practice, and we will continue to reach for new heights.
We have an unbeatable can-do attitude We are determined to exceed client expectation with every project we undertake, no matter the size.
We go the distance and to where our clients need us to be.
We have built our business on tackling the tough jobs.
We are safety focused and our business is underpinned by a strong safety culture – team mates looking after team mates.
Our objective is to continually improve our safety performance to ensure a zero harm environment for our works, stakeholders and the wider community.
We have a family business heritage We respect where we have come from and all those involved in the ongoing journey from clients to partners, subcontractors, suppliers and staff.
Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.
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