Tendering Manager
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About the Role
Black & Grey HR is recruiting a Tendering Manager for a leading construction company in Dubai. The role involves leading the tendering function, analyzing project requirements, evaluating risks, and preparing competitive bids.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Tender Department, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and workload
- Mentor, guide, and develop estimators and quantity surveyors to enhance team performance
- Review and assess tender invitations with senior leadership and decide on participation
- Oversee preparation and submission of pre qualification documents
- Provide technical guidance to the team on complex estimation and quantity surveying matters
- Review project documents to identify risks and ensure appropriate cost provisions or qualifications
- Evaluate both direct and indirect cost estimates and optimize them based on experience and market knowledge
- Assess project risks and incorporate mitigation strategies in pricing
- Coordinate with the Contracts Department to ensure fair and unbiased contractual terms
- Review and validate all contractual documents, including LOAs and agreements, before final execution
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with relevant engineering certifications
- Minimum 20+ years of experience in construction/engineering, with strong exposure to tendering and estimation
- Proven experience in leading and managing estimation or tendering teams
- Strong knowledge of cost estimation, contract documentation, and risk assessment
- Proficiency in MS Office and estimation software (e.g., RAI or equivalent)
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to work under pressure
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Overview
- Black & Grey HR is recruiting for a leading construction company in Dubai, UAE
- Our client is looking for a Tendering Manager who will lead the tendering function by analyzing project requirements, evaluating risks, and preparing competitive, well structured bids
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Tender Department, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and workload
- Mentor, guide, and develop estimators and quantity surveyors to enhance team performance
- Conduct annual performance evaluations and support hiring decisions in coordination with senior management
- Review and assess tender invitations with senior leadership and decide on participation
- Oversee preparation and submission of pre qualification documents
- Provide technical guidance to the team on complex estimation and quantity surveying matters
- Review project documents to identify risks and ensure appropriate cost provisions or qualifications
- Evaluate both direct and indirect cost estimates and optimize them based on experience and market knowledge
- Assess project risks and incorporate mitigation strategies in pricing
- Coordinate with the Contracts Department to ensure fair and unbiased contractual terms
- Review and validate all contractual documents, including LOAs and agreements, before final execution
- Engage with subcontractors and suppliers for specialized scopes to ensure accurate pricing
Tender Submission & Negotiation
- Prepare final pricing, including markups, discounts, and risk considerations, for management approval
- Compile and review complete tender submissions, including technical and commercial documentation
- Participate in pre tender and post tender meetings and negotiations with clients and consultants
- Handle post tender clarifications and provide required documentation
- Prepare and issue project budgets to the Cost Control Department upon award
- Finalize major subcontracts and issue Letters of Intent (LOIs)
- Prepare Management Information Reports (MIRs) for senior management
- Continuously improve tendering processes, systems, and cost efficiency
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with relevant engineering certifications
- Minimum 20+ years of experience in construction/engineering, with strong exposure to tendering and estimation
- Proven experience in leading and managing estimation or tendering teams
- Strong knowledge of cost estimation, contract documentation, and risk assessment
- Proficiency in MS Office and estimation software (e.g., RAI or equivalent)
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to work under pressure
Benefits
- Attractive Salary & Benefits
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