Federal Construction Bidding & Contracts Engineer

MID Construction Group is seeking a skilled Federal Construction Bidding & Contracts Manager to oversee federal construction bidding activities. This role involves identifying opportunities on federal portals, thoroughly reviewing solicitations, and preparing compliant bid proposals. The ideal candidate will have direct experience working with U.S. federal construction projects, preferably within a U.S. General Contractor environment. The position is full-time, remote/offshore, and requires close coordination with U.S.-based teams to ensure compliance with federal regulations and contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate federal construction opportunities using SAM.gov and other agency portals.
- Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs), drawings, specifications, and contract terms.
- Prepare comprehensive bid proposals, including compliance matrices, cost estimates, and all necessary submission documents.
- Collaborate with estimators, subcontractors, and suppliers to gather pricing and qualification information.
- Apply knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements, bid/performance/payment bonds, and surety obligations.
- Review Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates, labor classifications, and certified payroll compliance.
- Manage bid/no-bid decisions, track amendments, meet deadlines, submit bids, and follow up on contract awards.
- Maintain detailed records of federal bids, opportunity trackers, and compliance documentation.

Required Qualifications
- Proven hands-on experience with U.S. federal construction bidding and submissions.
- Previous involvement with a U.S. General Contractor or construction bidding team.
- Familiarity with SAM.gov, FAR regulations, and federal solicitation compliance.
- Practical understanding of construction estimating, bonding processes, subcontractor procurement, and prevailing wage requirements.
- Strong skills in proposal writing, coordination, and document management.
- Excellent written English communication and ability to collaborate effectively with U.S.-based teams.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with federal agencies such as USACE, NAVFAC, GSA, VA, or similar.
- Background in design-build, renovation, rehabilitation, civil works, or commercial construction projects.
- Knowledge of federal contract awards, bonding coordination, and bid strategy development.

Work Schedule & Monitoring Requirements
This is a full-time position requiring Monday through Friday availability with overlap during U.S. business hours. The candidate must use time-tracking software throughout scheduled hours. Full desktop screen sharing is mandatory during working hours, and the camera must remain on during Google Meet sessions.

Compensation
The position offers a rate of $7 per hour.

Candidates with only commercial estimating, generic tendering, or administrative documentation experience will not be considered unless they have verifiable U.S. federal construction bidding experience.