- Review and analyze tender documents, including drawings, specifications, bills of quantities (BOQ), and RFP/RFQ packages.
- Raise clarification requests to clients and host/attend meetings to ensure full understanding of project requirements.
- Break down projects into manageable work packages and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to suppliers and subcontractors.
- Gather and evaluate supplier quotations; prepare comparison sheets and cost analyses.
- Develop accurate cost estimates covering materials, labor, preliminaries, overheads, and profit margins.
- Conduct risk and opportunity analyses, suggesting mitigation strategies where necessary.
- Compile complete tender submissions, including technical and commercial proposals, schedules, and bid documentation.
- Liaise with internal teams — sales, technical office, procurement, finance, legal — to align on deliverables and ensure alignment.
- Present tenders to internal reviewers or clients, incorporate feedback, and revise submissions as needed.
- After successful award, hand over tender documentation to the project execution team and support the smooth transition.
- Update and maintain tendering tools such as Excel templates, pricing databases, and tender management software.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. 3–6 years of professional experience in tendering, estimation, or bidding within engineering, construction, or industrial sectors. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for cost modeling and analysis. Experience with AutoCAD or relevant technical software is advantageous. Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail. Excellent communication and negotiation skills Familiarity with tendering software or ERP systems is a plus.