Manager - Tendering & Procurement (Pre-contract)
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About the Role
Edari is hiring a Manager - Tendering & Procurement for a 12-month renewable contract role with a major semi-government company in Dubai. The role involves leading procurement activities for hospitality development projects, including tender documentation, commercial evaluation, and contractor negotiations.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and support project procurement activities for hospitality developments, including new hotel construction and refurbishment projects with FF&E and fit out packages
- Prepare comprehensive tender documentation including Conditions of Tender, Conditions of Contract, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and project programmes
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders across project development, delivery, estimation, finance, and procurement teams
- Assist in commercial evaluation of tender submissions and provide recommendations
- Prepare detailed comparative bid analysis and evaluation reports using Excel
- Participate in post tender clarification meetings and negotiations with contractors and consultants
- Conduct feasibility assessments, site visits, and cost estimations
- Support value engineering, risk management, and cost control initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
- 7–12+ years of experience in pre contract commercial management, project procurement, or quantity surveying
- Experience managing construction tender processes and commercial bid evaluations
- Strong knowledge of BOQs, construction contracts, cost analysis, and procurement procedures
- Previous experience with a property developer, consultancy, or construction organization highly preferred
- Professional certification such as MRICS preferred
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Role Overview
- We are looking to hire a Manager Tendering & Procurement (Pre contracts) for a contract role with an initial duration of 12 months and is renewable, based in Dubai.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support project procurement activities for hospitality developments, including new hotel construction and refurbishment projects with FF&E and fit out packages.
- Prepare comprehensive tender documentation as part of project procurement, including Conditions of Tender, Conditions of Contract, drawings, specifications, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and project programmes.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders across project development, delivery, estimation, finance, and procurement teams to ensure accurate and timely responses to bidder queries.
- Assist in the commercial evaluation of tender submissions from contractors and consultants, providing recommendations as part of the project procurement process.
- Prepare detailed comparative bid analysis and evaluation reports using Excel and other approved systems to support project procurement decisions.
- Participate in post tender clarification meetings and negotiations with contractors and consultants to achieve commercially advantageous outcomes.
- Conduct feasibility assessments, site visits, and cost estimations to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
- Support value engineering, risk management, and cost control initiatives within the project procurement lifecycle.
- Manage procurement recommendations and handover to the Contracts team, ensuring all post tender clarifications and documentation are complete.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 7–12+ years of experience in pre contract commercial management, project procurement, or quantity surveying roles.
- Experience managing construction tender processes and commercial bid evaluations.
- Strong knowledge of BOQs, construction contracts, cost analysis, and procurement procedures.
- Previous experience with a property developer, consultancy, or construction organization is highly preferred.
- Professional certification such as MRICS is preferred.
- Strong stakeholder management, analytical, and negotiation skills.
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