Tender Bid Manager
We are seeking an experienced Tender Bid Manager to join our team. As a key member of our estimating department, you will be responsible for the preparation of tender submissions for major construction projects.
You will work as part of the tender bid team in conjunction with the Technical and Project Coordination Departments to thoroughly scrutinise project tender requirements, review scope, assessment of costing requirements and analysis of data received in preparation of tender costs submissions.
The ideal candidate will have 7+ years experience Building Construction Estimating / Tendering with main contractors and a relevant diploma or degree level qualification in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Construction related discipline. They will also possess good ability to read drawings, specification and reports with capability to assess issues and risk. Clear and concise communicator with an aptitude for problem solving and thinking outside the box.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Preparation of tender submissions for major construction projects
2. Review and assessment of tender documentation including interpreting drawings, specifications, reports and general scope of works requirements
3. Preparation of inhouse tender review presentations
4. Attend site visits to appraise new projects as part of the tender bid process
5. Preparation of consultant, subcontractor and material packages for pricing using latest estimating software
6. Review and preparation of consultant, subcontractor and materials cost analysis for cost comparison purposes
7. Measurement of work as required in accordance with ARM 4 and updates
8. Continuous management of tender documents
9. Preparation of tender queries and management of mid tender clarifications / addendums
10. Preparation and pricing of tender documents
11. Identification of project risks, management and pricing of same
12. Establish opportunities for alternatives and value engineering proposals
13. Pricing and review of preliminaries for sign off
14. Completion and submission of tender in accordance with Instructions to Tender
15. Correspondence with design team/tendering authority during and post tender
16. Preparation of project handover reports including collation of the necessary and associated documentation
17. Liaising with Project QS and Construction Team to review pricing strategies, quotes and budgets
18. Preparation and maintenance of estimating data for reports and tender application
19. Assist the Bid Technical Manager in the preparation of tender applications and works proposals
20. Assist in the preparation of cost plans, expression of interest and presentations to clients and design teams
21. Build relations and maintaining same with existing and potential clients and design teams
22. Continually review and improve tender bid procedures
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