Senior Estimation and Tendering Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Estimation and Tendering Manager to oversee bid activities for key EPC projects within the Oil & Gas, Energy, LNG, Petrochemical, Power, Utilities, and Infrastructure sectors. This leadership role involves managing cross-functional teams and coordinating multiple disciplines to prepare competitive proposals under strict deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct estimation and tendering tasks for significant EPC projects across various sectors such as Oil & Gas and Power.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary bid teams comprising Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Planning, Commercial, Finance, and Project Controls.
• Develop detailed cost estimates, tender strategies, conduct commercial assessments, and evaluate project risks.
• Analyze tender documents, drawings, specifications, and contract terms, including FIDIC contracts.
• Deliver technically and commercially competitive proposals within the allotted submission timelines.
• Collaborate effectively with clients, joint venture partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants during the bidding phases.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
• At least 15 years of professional experience in Estimation and Tendering focused on large EPC projects.
• Strong background with Upstream, Midstream, Downstream, LNG, Petrochemical, Power, and Utility projects.
• Demonstrated leadership in handling major bids, cost estimating, commercial evaluation, and tender planning.

Professional Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in quantity take-off, construction methodologies, resource scheduling, productivity standards, and indirect cost calculations.
• Thorough knowledge of the EPC project lifecycle, contract management, tender process, and commercial evaluation.
• Capability to identify risks related to technical, commercial, contractual, and execution aspects.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving aptitude, negotiation prowess, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent skills in stakeholder engagement, presentations, report writing, and communication.
• Capacity to manage several tenders concurrently in a high-pressure setting.
• Willingness to undertake international travel as necessary.