Sr. Project Manager - Proposals & Pursuits

Job Description

<p>Amico is a leading, Canadian-owned and operated construction company specializing in large-scale infrastructure projects. With a strong track record in general contracting, civil engineering and road building, we deliver complex infrastructure solutions that shape the communities of Ontario. Our expertise spans major infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, and critical public works that require meticulous planning, innovative engineering, and precise execution.</p><p><br></p><p>At Amico, we believe in fostering collaboration and empowering our team to tackle ambitious challenges head-on. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and proven project management practices, we consistently deliver high-quality infrastructure projects, regardless of their scale or complexity.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're ready to be part of a team that plays a pivotal role in Ontario's most impactful infrastructure developments, while gaining hands-on experience with industry-leading projects, we invite you to join us.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Position Overview:</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>The Senior Project Manager plays a key strategic role within Amico Affiliates, leading end-to-end proposal development, bid management, estimating efforts, and business development initiatives. This role combines strong technical knowledge of construction projects with commercial acumen, client-facing experience, and the ability to drive project pursuits from initial opportunity identification through award and handoff to operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Identifying, qualifying, and pursuing new business opportunities across infrastructure and civil construction sectors.</li><li>Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, partners, and key industry stakeholders.</li><li>Participating in industry events, pre-bid meetings, and networking activities to position Amico for upcoming opportunities.</li><li>Supporting strategic growth planning by providing market insights and developing pursuit strategies.</li><li>Leading the full lifecycle of proposal and bid submissions, including schedules, deliverables, compliance, and quality control.</li><li>Coordinating with internal teams-estimating, engineering, operations, design partners-to gather technical content and ensure cohesive submissions.</li><li>Developing proposal narratives, project methodologies, work plans, and company capability sections.</li><li>Ensuring proposals are tailored to client requirements and highlight Amico's strengths, value propositions, and differentiators.</li><li>Overseeing bid clarifications, RFIs, addenda review, and client follow-up.</li><li>Leading preliminary and conceptual estimating for new opportunities.</li><li>Reviewing quantity takeoffs, subcontractor pricing, scope sheets, and cost breakdowns.</li><li>Evaluating risk, schedule constraints, scope gaps, and commercial terms.</li><li>Collaborating with the estimating department to produce accurate, competitive, and compliant bid submissions.</li><li>Supporting development of budgets, cost models, and value engineering alternatives.</li><li>Providing input on procurement strategies, subcontractor onboarding, and pre-construction activities.</li><li>Facilitating handover from pre-construction to operations, ensuring alignment on scope, schedule, risks, and commercial commitments.</li><li>Supporting contract negotiations, award recommendations, and onboarding of project teams.</li><li>Monitoring awarded projects at a high level to ensure alignment with bid assumptions and strategic goals.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Qualifications:</u></strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.</li><li>8+ years of experience in project management, estimating, proposals, or business development within the construction or infrastructure industry.</li><li>Strong understanding of civil, infrastructure, and heavy construction scopes.</li><li>Demonstrated success leading competitive bids and producing high-quality proposal submissions.</li><li>Proficiency with estimating software, proposal tools, and construction project management platforms.</li><li>Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple deadlines, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive results.</li></ul><p><br></p><p> <strong><u>What Amico Can Offer You</u></strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Competitive Salary</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Employer Matching Retirement Program</li><li>Life insurance</li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>At Amico, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Strictly no third-party resumes accepted.</em></p>