Tendering Manager

Responsibilities

• Tender Management & Coordination Manage the full tender lifecycle from opportunity identification to bid submission
• Coordinate between technical, commercial, procurement, legal, and finance teams
• Ensure adherence to tender timelines, milestones, and submission requirements
• Act as the single point of accountability for assigned tenders
• Technical & Commercial Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, and BOQs for completeness and risks
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and contractual conditions
• Lead clarification processes with clients and consultants
• Prepare technical and commercial tender queries
• Costing & Estimation Oversight Oversee cost estimation, value engineering, and pricing strategies
• Validate quantities, productivity rates, material pricing, and subcontractor quotations
• Ensure alignment between estimate, construction methodology, and execution strategy
• Review final tender pricing prior to management approval
• Risk Management & Value Engineering Identify contractual, technical, and financial risks within tenders
• Propose mitigation plans and commercial qualifications
• Lead value engineering initiatives to enhance competitiveness without compromising quality
• Tender Strategy & Approvals Develop bid/no-bid recommendations based on strategic fit and risk analysis
• Prepare executive tender summaries for senior management review
• Ensure internal approvals are obtained in accordance with company authority matrix
• Documentation & Submission Ensure tender submissions are complete, accurate, and professionally presented
• Manage electronic and hard-copy submissions in line with client instructions
• Maintain tender logs, registers, and historical cost databases
• Post-Tender Activities Participate in post-tender clarifications, negotiations, and value engineering discussions
• Support contract handover to project teams upon award
• Conduct tender performance reviews (win/loss analysis)
• Desired Candidate Profile

Education

Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management. Master s degree in Engineering Management or MBA is preferred.

Experience

+15 years of experience in tendering and estimation. Professional certifications (RICS, PMP, MRICS) are an advantage Additional Skills &

Requirements

Strong analytical and commercial acumen Advanced knowledge of construction contracts (FIDIC preferred) Excellent leadership and coordination skills High proficiency in estimation software and MS Excel Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines