Bid Manager

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Bogotá, Bogotá, D.C., COL
In-Office
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
Manages end-to-end bids for high-voltage substation and turnkey electrical projects, including proposal development, scope definition, costing, pricing, specification compliance, risk mitigation, and supplier coordination. Leads deal reviews, technical customer discussions, tender negotiations, and cross-functional commercial strategies. Requires strong T&D and substation expertise, contractual knowledge, project management skills, and English and Spanish fluency.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Description SummaryCustomer facing staff responsible for winning business (HV substations). At this level operate with some autonomy but are covered by well-defined Commercial policies or review of end results. The job demands strong contractual terms and conditions knowledge, capacity to lead interdisciplinary team and technical expertise.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

 

o   Responsible for all aspects of the proposal management, including proposal development, risk management and mitigation, specification compliance, scope development, costing and calculation of selling price through the creation of the EAS (estimate analysis sheet), coordination between all Product Lines involved and external suppliers and subcontractors.

o   Provide leadership during the deal review process to ensure that all technical risk, pricing strategies and complete solution are properly incorporated in the development of the scope, cost and proposal wording.

o   Collaboration with the Region Sales and Account Managers team to develop commercial strategies and solutions that meet customer requirements as well as meet or exceed business goals.

o   Define target costs and negotiate with internal PLs and External suppliers.

o   Drive the review of the risk elements presented in the technical offers and provide mitigation with the support of other areas on deal strategy, schedule risks, equipment availability, Advance Order / Release, costing, performance and other identified risks.

o   Support discussions on strategic opportunities and ensure strategic business alignment.

o   Align strategic support to Product Line and negotiation with partners for civil works and erection scope.

o   Assemble and recognize Market needs in terms of technical solution.

o   Lead the technical discussion with customers in tender negotiation stage.

o   These sales jobs will mainly be individual contributors.
A job at this level requires strong interpersonal skills. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.


Required Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements

o   Bachelor Engineering degree (Electrical highly preferred) from an accredited university or college.

o   At least 5 years of experience in tendering for T&D / EBOP / Electrical Substation Turnkey projects.

o   Strong technical and commercial background in T&D / EBoP Power Generation and industrial market is preferred.

o   Ability to work in a matrix and cross functional environment.

o   Able to communicate effectively at all business levels and with support areas.

o   Deeply knowledge of T&D products, processes, and organizational structure is preferred.

o   Strong external focus, with ability to assess impact of price and performance decisions on customers, market, and investors.

o   Strong oral and written communication skills.

o   Strong reluctance to work under pressure and time constraint.

o   English and Spanish are mandatories.


Desired Characteristics

o   Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.



Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college; Electrical Engineering preferred
  • At least 5 years of experience in tendering for T&D, EBoP, or electrical substation turnkey projects
  • Strong technical and commercial background in T&D, EBoP, power generation, and industrial markets
  • Ability to work in a matrix and cross-functional environment
  • Effective communication at all business levels and with support functions
  • Deep knowledge of T&D products, processes, and organizational structure
  • Ability to assess the impact of pricing and performance decisions on customers, markets, and investors
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and time constraints
  • Fluency in English and Spanish
  • Problem analysis and resolution skills
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
  • Established project management skills

GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.

  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.

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The Company
HQ: Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Why Work With Us

Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.

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