Bid Analyst

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Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

The Contract and Bid Analyst is a key member of the Contracts team responsible for supporting Parkson's pursuit of profitable public-works projects. Working closely with Sales, Supply Chain, and Contract Managers, this role reviews bid documents, project specifications, and contractual requirements before projects are priced to identify requirements that may affect cost, risk, schedule, compliance, or execution. The analyst translates complex bid requirements into clear, actionable guidance, helping the business distinguish routine requirements from unusual or higher-risk provisions and make informed decisions regarding pricing, qualifications, and contract exceptions.

The position also supports bid administration and the contract lifecycle, including bonding, insurance, corporate registrations, contract tracking, order acknowledgements, and related compliance activities. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable navigating complex documents and multiple deadlines.

• Review RFPs, specifications, and contractual terms to identify requirements affecting cost, risk, schedule, compliance, or execution.
• Identify key flow-down requirements and distinguish routine provisions from unusual or high-risk requirements, clearly communicating their commercial and operational impact.
• Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, and Contracts to translate findings into appropriate pricing considerations, qualifications, exceptions, and follow‑up actions.

• Manage bid requirements and critical milestones, including deadlines, addenda, pre‑bid meetings, and question periods.
• Prepare required bid forms, certifications, affidavits, prequalification submissions, and other supporting documentation.
• Coordinate bonds, insurance, and other bid deliverables to ensure complete, accurate, and timely bid submissions.

• Track contracts, purchase orders, amendments, and review status, communicating updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare draft order acknowledgements and concise summaries of key terms and obligations for Contracts team review.
• Maintain accurate, organized contract files, documentation, and records.

• Support contractual insurance requirements, including certificates of insurance and required endorsements.
• Coordinate bond requests and requirements with the company’s surety.
• Maintain corporate licenses, registrations, and qualifications, including renewals and required filings, to ensure Parkson remains qualified to conduct business.
• Support steel import compliance and documentation in coordination with Supply Chain, customs brokers, suppliers, and logistics partners.
• Assist with customs documentation, filing status, and related compliance tracking.
• Maintain accurate records supporting applicable import and trade requirements.

• Develop and maintain tools, templates, and processes that improve the consistency and efficiency of pre‑bid analysis and contract administration.
• Stay current on relevant public‑works procurement, domestic preference, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive process improvements and leverage approved technology and AI tools to enhance document review, research, and workflow efficiency while protecting confidential information.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, Paralegal Studies, or a related field preferred; equivalent…