Bid Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Commercial Bid Manager to oversee tender evaluations, compile commercial proposals, and manage risks, bonds, and contractors within our renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Review Requests for Proposal and Quotation documents to identify commercial risks, bonding needs, and verify compliance requirements.
• Advise management on which tenders to pursue by evaluating financial feasibility, market competition, and chances of success.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Financial Modeling, and Procurement teams to optimize bid pricing that balances competitiveness with profit protection.
• Lead the full process of assembling and preparing comprehensive commercial bid packages.
• Serve as primary coordinator for gathering essential corporate documents such as financial reports and legal certificates from internal departments.
• Ensure strict adherence to the commercial conditions mandated by tender authorities.
• Coordinate with banking institutions and the internal Finance team to obtain required Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, and Letters of Credit.
• Maintain a risk matrix detailing potential currency fluctuations, inflation effects, and political risks pertinent to each tender's country.
• Work closely with local partners and subcontractors to secure commercial details that align with the overall tender submission.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Quantity Surveying, or Engineering with emphasis on commercial aspects.
• Demonstrated experience submitting commercial bids for large-scale infrastructure or utility energy projects.
• Comprehensive understanding of legal and commercial tender terms including liquidated damages, liabilities, and pricing escalation mechanisms.
• Capability to grasp tariff calculations, capital/operating expense impacts on pricing, and currency risk management strategies.
• Proven ability to manage tight schedules and motivate internal teams to provide timely inputs.
• Strong skill in writing clear, compelling, and professional business proposals.
• Experience in renewable energy projects is a strong advantage.
• Highly organized, proactive, self-driven, with excellent teamwork and communication skills complemented by sharp analytical abilities.