We are looking for a Tender Manager having the following qualifications to be assigned in our company for our upcoming projects in Romania. If you think you meet the expectations and this role is a precious opportunity for your career path, let’s apply!

Job Summary

As the Tender Manager, you will lead the tendering department to strategically prepare, coordinate, and submit winning commercial and technical proposals for large-scale industrial construction and energy sector projects. Leveraging your deep expertise in civil/architectural works and your understanding of M&E/energy infrastructure, you will ensure our bids are highly competitive, compliant, and aligned with company growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities (Updated)

• Department Leadership: Organize, delegate, and manage the daily responsibilities of the tendering team members effectively, fostering a high-performance environment to meet strict bidding deadlines.
• Tender File & Package Creation: Oversee the meticulous preparation and organization of tender packages, including quantity takeoff verifications (BOQs), technical specifications, method statements, and employer requirement compliance.
• Technical Review: Critically review tender documents, structural/architectural drawings, and complex contract requirements, identifying potential risks, missing data, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Ensure seamless alignment between Civil/Architectural estimators and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) teams, particularly for integrated energy projects (e.g., Solar PV parks, substations, industrial facilities).
• Strategic Procurement Liaison: Guide senior management in strategic decision-making by analyzing subcontractor and vendor proposals received during the bidding phase, ensuring optimal pricing and execution efficiency.
• Technical Submittals & Compliance: Manage the collection, verification, and presentation of all technical compliance documents (e.g., CE certificates, datasheets, ISO standards) required for the technical bid submission.
• Pre-Contract Alignment: Manage the transition from a winning bid to a final contract template, ensuring all technical and commercial clarifications are accurately reflected before management approval and project hand-over.

Requirements, Skills & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Energy Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: * Minimum 10 years of total relevant experience in tendering/estimation for major construction projects.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in a team management / leadership role, successfully guiding estimation or tendering teams.
• Technical Expertise: * Advanced proficiency and core strength in Civil and Architectural works.
• Solid working knowledge and understanding of Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) works, specifically as they relate to industrial buildings and energy infrastructure.
• Process Knowledge: Deep understanding of structured tendering processes, commercial policies, risk management, and bidding systems (including public and private procurement frameworks).
• Communication & Languages: * Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (mandatory).
• Polished presentation and negotiation skills; ability to explain complex technical and financial concepts concisely and accurately to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Software Skills: Proficient computer skills (MS Office, advanced Excel, project scheduling software, and specialized estimation tools).
• Core Competencies: Strong leadership competencies, analytical mindset, strategic thinking, and the ability to work under tight timelines.