Proposal Engineer

ABOUT CONSTRUCTION INNOVATIONS:

At Construction Innovations, we’re all about good energy — we create solutions that make electrical installations faster, safer, and cost-effective. Our products energize hundreds of projects across the U.S. in a variety of markets including solar, battery storage, substation, and transmission and distribution. Our commitment to simplifying traditional installation methods drives us to deliver all-in-one product kits that can be installed by anyone, in a fraction of the time. Our philosophy is at the core of everything we do: Innovate to Simplify®.

OVERVIEW:

The Proposal Engineer will support the Business Development team by responding to customer Request for Quotations (RFQs) and leading the development and management of competitive proposals for US-based utility-scale PV Solar, BESS, Substation, and traditional power projects. This role develops the offer scope, cost estimates, pricing, and commercial exceptions and clarifications - carefully considering both technical and business implications. The ideal candidate is highly self-driven, an adept learner, and skilled at coordinating across many different internal teams to produce comprehensive customer Construction Innovation product solution proposals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive, review, organize, and distribute customer RFP/RFQ documentation packages to internal teams.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Marketing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to develop both “bid as per spec” and “value engineered” proposals.
• Review commercial terms and performance specifications; negotiate and/or develop compliant proposals with support from Business Development, Engineering, and Legal teams.
• Support the Supply Chain to foster relationships, negotiate competitive pricing, and stay informed of emerging market technologies.
• Develop preliminary project schedules, division of responsibilities (DOR), and scopes of work (SOW).
• Understand and account for applicable Project Labor Agreement (PLA) or union requirements for the project’s location or region.
• Prepare and submit detailed proposals to customers in accordance with their specific bid submission requirements.
• Support the collection and submission of customer-required pre-qualification documents.
• Create templates, tools, and processes to improve proposal turnaround time and consistency.
• Draft and issue Requests for Information (RFIs) as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, similar technical degree, or in lieu of a degree, at least 5 years of industry experience required
• 1 year’ experience working at a utility, Developer, EPC, power market OEM, or a MEP contractor
• Ability to comprehend and make decisions based on technical information (drawings, specifications, manuals) required
• Strong detail orientation, organization, and planning skills required
• Excellent communicator and cross-team collaborator required
• Ability to travel to customer job-sites and offices 0-25% required
• Experienced in executing utility-scale renewable (PV, BESS) new construction projects
• Experience reviewing and negotiating contracts
• Experience reviewing and writing detailed proposals
• Experience in creating material takeoffs and estimating
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regularly sit, stand, and walk for long and short distances.
• Required to hear with or without correction to be able to interpret and receive information and directions.
• Regularly required to communicate verbally and in writing, in order to describe and explain detailed, important, and accurate instructions.
• Occasionally lift and/or move material up to 25lbs.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This role spends most of its time in an office environment. The office is an open and collaborative space where work is performed both independently and with the team to ensure that customer requests are met.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

This position reports to the Senior Business Development Manager

CAREER ADVANCEMENT:

Career advancement at Construction Innovations is possible for all positions, but is not guaranteed. Advancement could be within the current department or to other departments within the company.

LOCATION:

Construction Innovations facilities and offices are located in Sacramento, CA, and Mather, CA.

COMPENSATION:

A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $65,500.00 - $96,200.00. The actual amount offered within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience, and other relevant job-related factors. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

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