Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 60 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $1.5 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

Summary: Coordinate and manage design-build and other alternative contracting pursuits, including client and design partner relations, RFQ and RFP responses, and post-award project design coordination.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Pursuit Phase:

Maintain client and industry contacts while tracking future project opportunities using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software

Assist in selection of design consultants and negotiation of teaming agreements and design subcontracts

Analyze RFQs & RFPs, assist in developing winning teams, and compile pursuit schedules

Lead the proposal process with Marketing support, including technical writing, proposal reviews, and proposal production

Manage design consultants throughout pre-bid process to develop compliant designs and desired estimating deliverables on-time and within budget

Work with Estimating to evaluate alternative concepts and provide timely direction to design consultants

Identify and develop strategies to optimize project design while mitigating risk

Assist in preparing cost estimates and project schedules for alternative delivery highway projects

Compose, track, and manage pre-award correspondence with the owner

Post-Bid Design & Construction Phase:

Participate in project design development Task Force meetings

Serve as Design Coordinator for alternative delivery projects in design stage

Develop cost and time saving alternative concepts

Monitor design process and performance to maintain project budget and schedule

Facilitate design comment resolution between design consultants and project owner

Review plans at multiple submission stages to ensure conformance to contract

Serve in project key personnel positions as needed

Education and Experience:

Civil Engineering or construction related degree preferred

10 years of design/construction management experience

Professional Engineer Licensure preferred

Virginia DOT design-build experience preferred

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Understand construction contracts and terminology, as well as estimating strategies and techniques

Experience and knowledge with DOT contracting methods

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam software, as well as HCSS and Primavera P6 experience, or ability to learn

Technical writing and editing skills

Ability to manage multiple assignments

Ability to manage SOQ/Technical Proposal development from conception through delivery 

Working knowledge of design, procurement, and field processes and their inherent cost performance risks

Understanding of schedule techniques and principles, and ability to easily read and navigate engineering documentation and project plans

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to manage a team of varied disciplines

Benefits: Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life insurance, paid time off, and a 401K plan.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.