Bid Manager - Toronto

• Integrated Asset and facilities management;
• Operation and maintenance of buildings and equipment (including district heating and cooling);
• Energy efficiency solutions and execution of decarbonization roadmaps;
• Building automation and systems;
• Solutions for transportation and mobility.

• Lead the end-to-end bid process for P3 and complex infrastructure projects, ensuring exceptional attention to detail, robust risk identification and mitigation, and effective resolution of multi-layered technical and commercial challenges;
• Interpret diverse and detailed client requirements and develop competitive, compliant, and strategically differentiated bid strategies in collaboration with technical, commercial, financial, and operational teams;
• Coordinate and manage all bid planning activities, including structured kick-off meetings, detailed bid schedules, partner engagement, and resource allocation for large, multi-disciplinary pursuits;
• Oversee the development of complex bid content, ensuring alignment with P3 frameworks, client expectations, contractual requirements, and EQUANS' capabilities;
• Write, edit, and review highly technical and non-technical content, maintaining clarity, consistency, accuracy, and persuasive impact;
• Develop compelling executive summaries, value-for-money narratives, and project differentiators tailored to P3 and complex infrastructure procurement processes;
• Ensure all bid documentation adheres to compliance requirements, evaluation criteria, brand guidelines, and quality standards across multiple volumes;
• Conduct structured post-bid reviews, integrate lessons learned, and continuously refine bid processes, tools, and methodologies;
• Maintain a comprehensive library of P3-specific materials, including templates, case studies, technical narratives, methodologies, and reusable content;
• Collaborate closely with business development, legal, finance, asset management, engineering, and operations teams, as well as consortium partners when applicable, to gather inputs, secure approvals, and ensure bid integrity;
• Monitor industry trends, procurement changes, and competitor positioning to inform bid strategy and strengthen EQUANS' market competitiveness.

• Authorized to work in Canada;
• Ability to pass all background checks and security screenings;
• Training or practical experience in proposal writing, complex procurement, or P3-related processes;
• 5+ years of proven experience managing complex bids, including P3, design-build, DBF/DBFM, or large-scale infrastructure projects;
• Experience in facility management, infrastructure, or engineering environments;
• Ability to understand and interpret technical writing, drawings, schedules, and performance-based requirements;
• Excellent writing, editing, formatting, and proofreading skills, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and high-quality deliverables.

• Postsecondary degree or diploma in business, marketing, engineering, or a related field;
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in bid management;
• Familiarity with various contract types and delivery models (e.g., Design-Build, P3);
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, especially in construction, engineering, or infrastructure sectors;
• Proven ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines;
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with experience navigating multi-layered technical and commercial challenges;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail;
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability to analyze RFPs and develop compliant, persuasive responses;
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across geographies and disciplines;
• Experience with CRM and bid management tools is preferred.

• Group insurance;
• A group pension plan;
• Balance between work and personal life;
• Professional and personal development in a company experiencing strong growth;
• A positive working environment characterized by competence, responsibility and innovation;
• Competitive terms of employment and excellent benefit schemes;
• A diverse workplace regarding gender, age and cultural background. We believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion.

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