Segment: Engineering
Stad: Holstebro
Bid Manager
Kaj Bech / Heltid
About the company
Kaj Bech A/S was founded in 1946 by Kaj Bech and is now operated by the third generation. Kaj Bech A/S is a general and main contractor headquartered in Holstebro, with expertise in the construction and renovation of bridges, tunnels, facilities, harbors, commercial buildings, and infrastructure in energy, transportation, industry, and food production. Kaj Bech A/S has the capacity for in-house production of earthworks, sewage systems, and concrete, and primarily handles projects in general and total contracts across Denmark. Some of the company’s clients include Arla, the Danish Road Directorate (Vejdirektoratet), Banedanmark, Energinet, and Vattenfall.
The company consists of approximately 210 skilled employees spread across four departments: Construction, Civil Engineering, Park, and Roads. Kaj Bech A/S stands out positively for its informal, flexible, and adaptable work environment. The company strives to create a workplace characterized by engagement, trust, humor, and a sense of community, despite individual differences. These values are reflected in an average employee tenure of over 8.5 years, which is among the highest in the construction and civil engineering industry. Additionally, in 2023, the company was nominated for Employee Culture of the Year in Holstebro.
Kaj Bech is also ISO certified in occupational health and safety (DS 45001), environmental management (DS 14001), quality management (DS 9001), and railway safety (DS 21001).
About the department
As a Bid Manager at Kaj Bech A/S, you will be part of the Construction and Civil Engineering Department, which specializes in construction projects for the energy and utility industry, food and process industries, as well as general industrial buildings, warehouses, parking facilities, and houses.
The department consists of 60-70 employees with various professional backgrounds, including structural workers, project managers, and engineers. The department maintains broad internal contact across Kaj Bech A/S and collaborates closely with other departments. Additionally, Construction and Civil Engineering has a long-standing customer base.
Kaj Bech A/S has a relaxed and informal culture. The company values a strong employee culture and has an employee association that organizes a variety of social events, including a summer party and Christmas lunch. There are also team-building days and spontaneous activities during workdays.
About the position
Kaj Bech A/S is looking for a skilled and quality-conscious Bid Manager to calculate and follow up on bids. In this role, you will work on complex projects within construction and civil engineering for business clients. There will also be projects related to bridge construction, and while experience in this area is an advantage, it is not a requirement. Overall, the projects will primarily focus on new construction, renovation, and production (but not residential construction) and will vary in scale.
As a Bid Manager, you will play a central role in managing the bidding process in close collaboration with both internal and external partners. You will gather relevant information and prices from project managers, department heads, estimators, subcontractors, and suppliers. With your sharp and critical eye for quality and risk, you will help ensure that projects are robust and well-delivered. You will also participate in site inspections to better understand the projects you will be estimating.
You will take over the role of Bid Manager from the current Bid Manager, Per, and the goal is to create an overlap between you and Per, who is retiring, to ensure a smooth handover and training process. You will also have your own office, providing you with a quiet space to focus on calculations and preparing bids before deadlines.
At Kaj Bech A/S, they practice the mentality of ”freedom with responsibility,” meaning you can expect to be met with trust and few limitations, encouraging you to take ownership and responsibility.
Responsibilities
As a Bid Manager, your primary responsibilities will be:
- Measurement, calculation, and preparation of bids for specialized, main, and total contracts.
- Reviewing tender materials prior to estimation.
- Obtaining prices and offers from subcontractors and suppliers.
- Collaborating with colleagues on execution methods and other aspects.
- Preparing pre-qualification materials.
- Incorporating risk assessments into bid submissions.
- Communicating and coordinating with colleagues, including handing over bids to supervisors, construction, and project managers.
- Participating in site inspections and contract meetings.
- Integrating LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) data into the company’s estimation program.
This recruitment is assisted by Capax Recruitment. If you would like to know more about the position, feel free to contact Freja Heltborg at fhe@capax.dk.