Overview
Focus Design Partners is a well-established international design consultancy firm specializing in Architecture, Engineering, Design and Project Management.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Bid Coordinator to join our dynamic team at Focus Design Partners – Qatar office. The Bid Coordinator role currently sits within the Business Development and Marketing team. This team operates at a local and international level. This role is integral to our tendering and bidding efforts as it will play a pivotal role in managing the bid and tender process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and successful submissions.
1.0 Job Details
Location: Doha
Hours: Full Time
Last Updated: March 2024
2.0 Responsibilities
Bid Process Management
- Coordinate and manage the entire bid process, from the initial identification of opportunities to the final submission.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business development, project management, and legal, to gather relevant information for bid responses.
- Ensure all bid requirements are clearly communicated and met.
Document Preparation:
- Prepare and organize bid documents, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with client specifications.
- Create and maintain a comprehensive bid library containing up-to-date information, case studies, references, and references, and project profiles.
Quality Assurance:
- Review Request for Proposals (RFPs) to understand client needs and expectations.
- Conduct thorough reviews of bid responses to ensure, completeness, coherence, and alignment with the firm’s standards.
- Work with technical teams to ensure that technical content is accurate and well-presented.
Timeline Management:
- Develop and maintain bid timelines, ensuring that all deadlines are met.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to obtain necessary information within established timeframes.
- Anticipate and address potential delays in the bid process.
Communication and collaboration:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for bid-related queries from internal teams and external partners.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration among various departments to ensure a cohesive and streamlined bid process.
- Work closely with the Business Development team to incorporate client feedback into bid responses.
Database Management:
- Maintain and update bid-related databases, including tracking bid success rates and maintain historical bid data.
- Utilize Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools to manage bid-related information enhancements.
- Seek feedback from internal teams and clients to continuously refine bid response strategies.
3.0 Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years of experience in bid coordination or a similar role, preferably in the architectural and engineering industry.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation.
- Familiarity with RFPs and bid submission processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and CRM tools.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, business, or a related field.
4.0 Essential Characteristics
- Organized
- Collaborative
- Team-Focused
- Self-Driven
- Resourceful
- Self-Motivated
- Diplomatic
- Trustworthy
- Positive
- Respectful
Application Process:
Interested Candidates should submit a resume, and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and why they are interested in contributing to the business development of Focus Design Partners.