Tender Coordinator Offshore Wind

The Opportunity :

The Tender Coordinator, Offshore Wind plays a crucial role in supporting the tender process and business development for the Offshore Wind Department.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, prepare and submit bids, and ensure compliance with all requirements. Your attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and ability to meet deadlines will contribute to our success in securing new business opportunities.

The position reports to the Tendering Manager, Offshore Wind.

About the Company :

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States as well as having a long history of performing significant international projects.

In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in the rapidly developing offshore wind market in the U.S. Our first step in this effort is the investment into the build of the first U.

S.-flagged Jones Act-compliant, Subsea Rock Installation (SRI) Vessel for wind turbine foundations. Currently under construction, the SRI Acadia will set new standards for efficiency and innovation with its large capacity, accurate placement technology and cutting-edge battery and alternative fuel systems.

This unique, technologically advanced vessel is an essential step towards building the marine infrastructure required for this new industry, which holds so much promise for our nation economically and environmentally.

The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions.

In its over 134-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.

S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. The Company's Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company's culture.

The Company's commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (engineers, project managers, etc.) to gather technical and commercial data.
• Prepare and manage tender responses, including technical proposals, commercial offers, and supporting documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to guidelines.
• Schedule and facilitate tender review, approval, and other relevant commercial team meetings including taking minutes.
• Manage tender documentation including downloading documents from clients, organizing internal deliverables, and uploading submittal packages to client portals.
• Maintain accurate records of all tender submissions, correspondence, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with commercial team to understand client needs and tailor proposals accordingly.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the tendering process.
• Analyze tender documents and identify key requirements and specifications and ensure compliance with all tender requirements, including legal, technical, and financial aspects.
• Develop, track and maintain bid schedules and timelines to ensure on time submittal.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the commercial and business development team.
• Coordinate with external clients and manage correspondence and follow up.
• Update and maintain Great Lake's pre-qualifications on client and industry portals.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree
• Ideal candidate has 2 to 5 years of experience in tendering / bidding, procurement, document management. Experience in an offshore energy industry is a plus.
• Self-starter, willing to learn, and capable of managing multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Excellent skills in planning and organization, as well as verbal and written communication

Benefits :

• Competitive salary and bonus program.
• 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.
• Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants' 401(k) accounts based on company's annual performance.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected category.

GLDD participates in E-Verify as required by law.