Woojin IS America, Inc · 3 weeks ago
Bid Manager
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$90K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expWoojin IS America, Inc is focused on passenger rolling stock projects, and they are seeking a Bids Manager to lead the full lifecycle of bid development. This role involves driving bid strategy, ensuring cross-functional alignment, and delivering competitive proposals that meet customer requirements and company objectives.
Railroad Manufacture
Hiring Manager
Jamie Choi
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the end-to-end bid process for passenger rail projects, ensuring on-time, high-quality, and compliant submissions
Develop bid strategies, value propositions, and win themes in collaboration with senior leadership and technical experts
Facilitate bid kick-off sessions, milestone reviews, and post-submission debriefs
Coordinate inputs from engineering, operations, supply chain/procurement, finance, legal, and quality
Manage bid schedules, deliverables, risk reviews, and resource planning across all functions
Ensure technical, commercial, and contractual volumes align with client requirements and internal standards
Oversee the preparation, editing, and finalization of technical and non-technical proposal content
Maintain a consistent narrative, structure, and branding across all proposal sections
Ensure all submissions meet regulatory requirements, industry standards (e.g., FRA, APTA, EN, ISO), and customer specifications
Monitor tender portals, industry events, and market intelligence to identify new opportunities
Maintain a repository of templates, reference materials, pricing inputs, and lessons learned
Support negotiations and ensure smooth transition to project delivery teams upon contract award
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience in bid management, proposal development, or commercial management
Experience in the rail, transportation, engineering, or large capital project industry strongly preferred
Understanding of passenger rolling stock systems, procurement processes, and public-sector tendering
Strong leadership, planning, and project management capabilities
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
High attention to detail with the ability to synthesize complex technical information
Able to manage multiple bids simultaneously while working under tight deadlines
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and bid management tools (SharePoint, CRM, etc.)
Preferred
Experience managing international bids or consortium/joint venture proposals
Knowledge of passenger rail specifications, safety standards, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., EN, FRA, APTA, ISO)
Bilingual capability in English and Korean is a plus
Company
Woojin IS America, Inc
Woojin IS America, Inc is serving North American customers with reliable transportation equipment that will be supported through life of the vehicle.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Joseph Sang-Hyun Kim
Vice President and COO
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