Design Build Pursuit Manager

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values.  In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for managing the marketing, qualifications, technical proposal and design process for design build and other alternative delivery pursuits. Responsibilities include managing the design to budget and schedule, coordinating with our estimating and construction staff, driving/tracking deliverable progress, and managing all aspects of the proposal process through final selection. The ideal candidate will have civil, structural or geotechnical design experience, construction experience and will be a strong technical manager with excellent written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near-misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety first, in everything we do.
• Develop preliminary information on assigned pursuits through research, attendance at public meetings/forums, public outreach events.
• Coordinate development of marketing materials.
• Coordinate and attend client marketing meetings.
• Develop and manage the proposal schedule.
• Manage and participate in the development, writing, reviewing and the submission of qualifications, technical proposal and all related documents working with both internal and external resources.
• Manage the efforts of our design partner throughout the pursuit.
• Coordinate the proposal/estimating interface.
• Manage maintenance of all proposal-related documents.
• Ensure that meeting minutes and action items are maintained and distributed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural or Geotechnical Engineering or construction-related field.
• A combination of 10 years of complex highway, bridge and marine construction or design experience.
• Minimum 3 years managing design build or other alternative delivery projects.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Necessary Attributes:

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
• Team player and with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage a team, delegate, collaborate in an efficient and effective manner.
• Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Excellent organizational skills.

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.