Creative Form Development, LLC Construction Bid & Proposal Manager Remote · Full time Company website

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Creative Form Development, LLC (CFD) is dedicated to providing top-tier construction management, project management, and general contracting services. Guided by principles of innovation and excellence, CFD aims to transform the construction industry through comprehensive, client-focused solutions.

Position Overview

Looking for a person outside of the US ONLY.

The Construction Bid & Proposal Manager is responsible for managing all bid opportunities, solicitations, proposals, and preconstruction coordination. This role ensures that no opportunity falls through the cracks and that every bid is organized, competitive, and followed up on.

Key Responsibilities

Bid & Opportunity Management

• Track and manage all bid opportunities (GC, subcontractor, and professional services)
• Monitor and manage leads and solicitations (Dodge, Building Connected, agency portals, direct invites)
• Develop and keep relationships with clients and estimators
• Maintain a master bid calendar with deadlines and requirements
• Evaluate bid documents and determine go/no-go recommendations

Proposal Development

• Lead preparation of proposals, RFQs, and RFP responses
• Assemble technical proposals, resumes, project sheets, and required forms
• Coordinate with internal team members for scope, staffing, and pricing inputs
• Ensure proposals are compliant, complete, and submitted on time

Preconstruction Coordination

• Distribute drawings and bid documents to estimators and subcontractors
• Coordinate pricing requests and track subcontractor coverage
• Compile pricing inputs and support estimate reviews
• Assist with value engineering ideas and bid strategy discussions

Follow-Up & Pipeline Management

• Track all submitted bids and proposals through award
• Lead structured follow-ups with clients, agencies, and primes
• Maintain CRM or tracking logs of outreach, bids, and outcomes
• Prepare weekly pipeline and bid status reports for leadership

Resume & Marketing Support

• Coordinate monthly resume outreach to GCs, agencies, and consultants
• Support staff augmentation and redeployment efforts
• Maintain updated resumes and project experience narratives

Process Improvement

• Create and maintain SOPs for bids and proposals
• Improve proposal templates and efficiency over time
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements
• Use CRMs for tracking

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in proposals, preconstruction, or project coordination within the NYC construction industry
• Direct experience with Private & public-sector RFPs/RFQs and agency submissions
• Strong understanding of GC, subcontractor, and consultant workflows
• Experience coordinating estimates and subcontractor pricing
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); familiarity with CRMs, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar tools a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with MWBE/DBE firms
• Familiarity with NYC agencies (DDC, DASNY, SCA, EDC, PANYNJ, etc.)
• Experience managing Dodge or similar lead platforms
• Prior experience supporting both construction and professional services proposals

Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Only individuals with the required qualifications will be considered.