Senior Bid Manager - Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics

Water Technologies•Salt Lake, PA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Veolia Group is a global environmental services company operating across water, energy, and waste management. Its Water Technology Business develops solutions to address water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy challenges. The Senior Bid Manager leads bid teams in developing winning, executable proposals for industrial water treatment solutions, working in partnership with the sales team throughout the sales cycle—from lead qualification through contract signature and project handover. This is a mechanical/chemical process engineering role requiring direct experience with high-purity water, ultrapure water (UPW) systems, or semiconductor water infrastructure. The position may be performed remotely from anywhere in North America. The role leads end-to-end proposal development and coordinates cross-functional contributors, including application engineering, process design, sourcing, and contract management. It shapes technical and commercial strategy, system solutions, pricing, execution models, and construction partner selection where needed. The Bid Manager also assesses risks and opportunities, supports client engagement and negotiations, presents to leadership, and builds relationships across Veolia’s Projects, Services, and Chemical Solutions & Monitoring businesses. The position promotes continuous improvement by tracking proposal performance, capturing lessons learned, and implementing enhancements.

Requirements

At least 8 years of proposal management, applications engineering, or project management experience within industrial water treatment.
Direct familiarity with ultrapure water (UPW), high-purity water systems, or water systems serving semiconductor/microelectronics clients.
Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-volume proposals.
Familiarity with design-build and progressive design-build delivery methods.
Experience identifying and mitigating business risks.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Relevant and demonstrable track record in customer-facing roles, influencing and negotiating solutions and structures.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities with effective time management.
Strong understanding of project execution.
Working knowledge of contract structures and pricing frameworks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly.
Ability to build trusted cross-functional relationships and engage effectively with stakeholders.
Strong leadership, facilitation, and motivational capabilities.
Strategic mindset for developing client-focused value propositions.
Innovative problem-solving skills and ability to perform with agility and composure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to assess competitive landscapes and translate strategic direction into actionable plans.
Applicants must be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; the employer will not sponsor U.S. work authorization.
A bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

Lead a bid team spanning functions such as application engineering, process design, sourcing, and contract management, ensuring offer elements align with strategic intent.
Lead proposal development from RFP planning through final submission.
Facilitate strategy discussions, kickoff meetings, and regular team calls to establish a unified and competitive proposal approach.
Develop and maintain detailed schedules and responsibility assignments to ensure proposal requirements are completed on time.
Review proposal materials for compliance with stated RFP/RFQ requirements.
Track proposal performance, capture lessons learned, and implement improvements to proposal quality.
Develop system solutions and technical and commercial strategies with sales and bid teams, including scope, execution model, construction partner identification and qualification when required, and pricing.
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks and opportunities, and develop mitigation strategies for performance, contractual, and execution matters.
Prepare information and present during leadership reviews.
Assist the sales team with client interaction and negotiation.
Develop and nurture relationships with cross-functional stakeholders across Veolia, including Projects, Services, and Chemical Solutions & Monitoring.
Analyze and adjust strategy based on new information and feedback.

Benefits

Competitive compensation; stated total target compensation range is USD $99,900–$139,225.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
401(k) plan with a 3% default contribution plus matching.
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Life insurance.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Parental leave.
AD&D insurance.
Disability insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.