Regional Tender Unit (Proposals) Director

Are you ambitious and looking to make the right move in your career?  Now is the perfect time to join Egis.  Egis is experiencing substantial growth in North America, made up of over 1,000 engineers, architects and planners across Canada and the USA. This strategic move underscores our commitment to investing in North America, propelling our expansion to new heights. 

Our values showcase everything we believe in:

A Responsible Company - We care about people, and we care about our impact; acting responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.  

A People-First Company - This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are. 

A Creative Company - Creativity is in our DNA. This is the fuel that helps us tackle the major challenges of our time.  

The more important question you likely have is: Are we the right company for you? 

Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world, while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact.  We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, for each other and for our planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand-in-hand.

Learn more about the exciting opportunity below where you’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition and sustainability.

About The Role

The Regional Tender Unit Director will work closely with the Global Head of the Tender Unit Production Centre to access CRM data analysis and reporting, high volume production capability for repetitive or administrative tasks. The Regional Tender Unit Director is also part of the Global Tender Unit Network.

The Regional Tender Unit Director will also work closely with Subregional / Countries Tender Unit Managers, Commercial Teams, Bid Directors, and Senior Leaders.

The role manages tender development for strategic bids, improving processes, tools, and resources to deliver cost‑effective, high‑quality submissions. Acting as Bid Director on Major & Strategic Pursuits, the position establishes tender teams, secures partnerships, develops strategies, and ensures financial and contractual outcomes meet corporate objectives. Governance and compliance are central, with strict adherence to group processes, DOA obligations, and ethics standards.

Stakeholder engagement spans regional and global teams, fostering collaboration and leveraging best practices. Leadership duties include mentoring high‑performing staff, connecting diverse teams, and promoting a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement. The role sets clear performance objectives, drives strategic initiatives, and enhances corporate capability. Finally, it upholds Egis’ commitment to safety, environment, and quality, ensuring responsible project delivery and rigorous risk management across all pursuits.

Key Responsibilities:

Being based in one of Egis’ Americas offices (preferably Chicago, Denver or Toronto), the Regional Tender Unit Director reports to the Americas Chief Commercial Officer and is accountable for the successful tendering and bidding activity in the region, in partnership with the Country Managing Directors, Business Line Directors and Commercial Managers.

This includes being accountable for :

• Ensuring compliance with Egis governance (P1 Process), ethics and compliance, sustainability, profitability outcomes, delivery and reputational outcomes ;
• Implementing a rigorous control around Egis governance for IFI founded opportunities ;
• Ensuring the performance of the Tender Unit Production Centre and of the Country Tender Units, to ensure successful proposal production with clear win themes ;
• Monitoring tender forums ;
• Coordinating and filing Go/No-Go Bid/No Bid decisions ;
• Building the Tender Unit Production Centre, inc. digital and IA delivery of proposals ;
• Planning for future tenders and tender resources based on pipeline information ;
• Tendering and securing of Major and Strategic Pursuits within the region through winning bid strategy, robust pursuit planning and successful bid execution in complex partnering environments (contractors & engineering partners) ;
• Standardizing the deliverables for governance approval across the region ;
• Aligning priorities for the regional bidding activities with regional growth priorities.

• Highly capable manager with proven senior level experiences in competitive bid experience preferably in the North & South America region.
• Exceptional skills in proposal delivery strategy, design, and execution.
• Proactive problem-solving skills, including the ability to draw insights from data and develop recommendations.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strategically minded, able to think creatively around Egis objectives and design the detailed steps necessary to achieve these goals. Capable of driving insight to action.

Prerequisite

• Extensive knowledge of the built environment & infrastructure major projects market.
• Proven track record in securing high-value projects in a competitive environment.
• Strong business development capability, with demonstrated success in pursuit management and sales strategies.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience navigating complex government and industry landscapes.
• Experience with a broad range of commercial and contractual structures and arrangements.
• Experience building and leading teams within a matrix organization, balancing global alignment with local execution.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to evaluate opportunities and manage risks effectively.
• Proven history in the leadership, governance and delivery of high performing major projects.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Knowledge of French, Spanish and/or Portuguese would be an asset.

Egis Canada is an equal opportunities employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with the skills suited to the needs of our clients. The salary range advertised may exceed the range based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. 

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This role is eligible for a referral bonus in line with the Referral Program.  If you have been referred, please provide the name of the employee who has referred you at the time of your application.

At Egis, we embrace innovation to tackle challenges and utilize AI in our recruitment process under stringent ethics and compliance policies and in alignment with our values of being a Responsible Company, a People First Company and a Creative Company. Committed to diversity, growth and collaboration, we may leverage AI to support the recruitment process.