What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Bid Specialist position at Risenenterprise?
Company Description Risenenterprise specializes in project fulfillment by connecting businesses, prime contractors, and organizations with qualified service providers across multiple industries. The company coordinates resources for projects ranging from construction and maintenance to specialized services, ensuring they are completed efficiently and professionally. By building strong relationships with both clients and service providers, Risenenterprise helps streamline procurement and execution processes. Team members collaborate closely with stakeholders to support successful project outcomes and long-term partnerships.
Role Description The Contract Bid Specialist is a full-time, Hybrid role based in Lynchburg, VA. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end bid and tender process, including identifying opportunities, reviewing bid requirements, and coordinating internal inputs to develop compliant and competitive proposals. Day-to-day tasks include preparing bid documentation, drafting and refining proposal content, tracking submission deadlines, and maintaining accurate records of bids and outcomes. The Contract Bid Specialist collaborates with project managers, operations teams, and leadership to gather technical and commercial information, ensure adherence to client specifications, and support pricing strategies. Regular communication with clients and partners is required to clarify requirements, respond to inquiries, and strengthen business relationships.
Identify potential project opportunities
Review RFQs, RFPs, and bid documents
Analyze project requirements
Identify required vendors/subcontractors
Request and compare pricing
Assist with proposal preparation
Communicate with contractors and service providers
Maintain project information and deadlines
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of bid processes and tender management, including coordinating timelines and submission requirements.
- Proficiency in bid preparation and proposal writing, with the ability to produce clear, structured, and persuasive documentation.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with internal teams and engaging with clients and external partners.
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously.
- Experience in contract administration, procurement, or project coordination is beneficial.
- Comfort with working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing client and project needs.
- Competence in standard office and collaboration software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools).
- Relevant associate or bachelor’s degree in business, management, communications, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience with bidding, estimating, procurement, or project coordination preferred