Senior Bid Manager – Ultrapure Water, Microelectronics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Oversee a bid team encompassing application engineering, process design, sourcing, contract management, and other related functions.

• Direct the comprehensive proposal development process from RFP planning to final submission.

• Facilitate strategic discussions, kick-off meetings, and regular progress calls.

• Create and maintain proposal timelines and assign responsibilities.

• Conduct compliance assessments of proposal materials in relation to RFP/RFQ specifications.

• Monitor proposal performance, document lessons learned, and implement enhancements.

• Design system solutions and formulate technical and commercial strategies alongside sales and bid teams.

• Outline scope, execution models, identify/qualify construction partners, and establish pricing.

• Recognize, assess, prioritize, and mitigate business risks and opportunities.

• Prepare information and deliver presentations during leadership reviews.

• Support the Sales team in client interactions and negotiations.

• Cultivate relationships with cross-functional stakeholders across Projects, Services, and Chemical Solutions & Monitoring.

• Analyze and adapt strategy based on new insights and feedback.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

• Over 8 years of experience in proposal management, applications engineering, or project management within the industrial water treatment sector.

• Direct experience with Ultrapure Water (UPW), high-purity water systems, or water systems catering to semiconductor/microelectronics clients.

• Proven experience managing intricate, multi-volume proposals.

• Knowledge of design-build and progressive design-build delivery methodologies.

• Experience in identifying and alleviating business risks.

• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal.

• Experience in customer-facing roles involving influence and negotiation of solutions and structures.

• Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Familiarity with contract structures and pricing models.

• Ability to juggle competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong leadership, facilitation, and motivational skills.

• Deep understanding of project execution.

• Capability to evaluate competitive landscapes and convert strategic direction into actionable plans.

• Must be eligible to work lawfully in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor U.S. work authorization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance starting from Day 1.

• 401(k) Plan with a 3% default contribution plus matching.

• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts.

• Life Insurance.

• Paid Time Off.

• Paid Holidays.

• Parental Leave.

• AD&D Insurance.

• Disability Insurance.

• Tuition Reimbursement.