About the Role

This is a full-time role for a Tendering Manager located in Kuwait City. As a Tendering Manager, you will play a crucial role in securing new projects for the company by overseeing the tendering process and ensuring the timely submission of competitive bids. You will lead a team of tendering professionals and collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to prepare and submit bids that meet client requirements and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in tendering and bid management, preferably in the oil and gas, petrochemical, construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, tendering procedures, and project management principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve goals and objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex tender documents and develop competitive bid strategies.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and bid management software.
• Must have valid residency in Kuwait.

Skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the tendering process for projects, including reviewing tender documents, analyzing project requirements, and identifying bid opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams, including project management, engineering, business development and finance, to gather relevant information and develop bid strategies.
• Prepare tender submissions, including technical proposals, commercial bids, and supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with client requirements and specifications.
• Manage the bid lifecycle, from initial bid/no-bid decision to contract award, ensuring adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
• Lead bid review meetings to assess bid strategies, pricing, and risk mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with legal and contract management teams to review and negotiate contract terms and conditions.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers to enhance the company's reputation and secure new business opportunities.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client presentations to gather information and promote the company's capabilities and expertise.
• Act as the primary point of contact for client inquiries and clarifications during the tendering process.
• Supervise and mentor a team of tendering professionals, providing guidance, support, and training as needed.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, monitor progress, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the tendering team, promoting innovation and continuous improvement.

About us

Enshaat Al-Sayer General Trading and Contracting Company is a Kuwait-based Engineering, Construction and Contracting firm that has been operating for over 27 years. We are committed to providing professional services and maintenance, catering to both the governmental and private sectors in a wide range of fields. Our expertise ranges from MEP to civil engineering, and the oil and gas industry, ensuring quality and safety throughout the process, and post-maintenance thereafter.