Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Hydro Proposal Manager  with 10 +  years of experience in the power generation industry.

• Must have a technical background as either a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer and if you have previous project management experience in hydro projects this would be ideal.

• The successful  individual will manage the preparation and submission of proposals from solicitation - to final transmission to the end client.

• Responsibilities include: preparing the overall proposal plan and proposal timeline, with an eye for evaluating the solicitation from the client for risk and opportunity and then assembling a final proposal that is responsive to the client’s need and time frame and represents an attractive commercial offer.

• Experienced in executing proposal efforts for large scale turbine replacement and turbine refurbishment projects throughout Canada and the US including both commercial and US Army Corps of Engineers as clientele.

• The proposal manager will be involved in producing and managing the responses to multiple solicitations. 

• The right person is going to have  superior relationship building, writing and verbal communication skills.

• PDs interface heavily with Project Mangers, Engineers and personnel associated with:  Turbines, Generators, Controls, Auxiliary Equipment, Procurement and Logistics.

• Reviews solicitation with the: sales team, customer and the proposed PM.

• Defines scope of work, objectives, budget and then prepares and launches proposal effort.

• Lead and participate as a member of the  proposal team with input from ( Sales, Project Mangers, Engineering  Procurement, Project Scheduling and  Outside Vendors).

• The ultimate purpose is to secure work at  minimum risk / maximum profit margin.

• BS in electrical or mechanical engineering.

• Meets deadlines always – no exceptions

• Proposals produced are winning proposals

• A minimum of 5  years experience with hydro power plants

• Demonstrated history of successful proposal development, project leadership experience, including scheduling and controls.

• Successful negotiation skills

• Must have the ability to manage several proposals simultaneously

• Self-control under pressure and in crisis situations.

• Excellent listening and communications skills.