Head or Proposals & Estimation

Job description / Role

We are urgently recruiting for a Department Manager - Proposals & Estimation Manager to join our client's organization based in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

Purpose of Role:
Ensure adherence to established contracts management procedures

Responsibilities
- Review the tender documents and recommend to management for (bid/no bid) based on scope of work, client profile, ITB requirements and availability of resources.
- Appoint Proposal Manager and Estimation Officer/s for a given tender.
- Finalisation of Proposal Engineering agency with SBG Head / SBU Head.
- Enable SBG/ SBU Head in selection and aligning with Consortium / JV Partner.
- Finalization of Proposal budget (for each proposal) and submit to SBU Head for approval.
- Monitor various activities during the tendering stage.
- Ensure timely completion of all Tender related activities.
- Guidance in Risk Identification, finalization of Risk mitigation plan and participation in Management risk reviews.
- Monitor and review critical assumptions to ensure accuracy and completeness in estimation with respect to Bid requirements.
- During post tender submission ensuring that proper and timely clarifications are provided to the Client including participation in post bid clarification discussions.
- Review the Lessons Learnt/Analysis Report at the end of each proposal.

Requirements

Education:
Engineering Graduate preferably with Management Degree or Certification course in Project Management/ Cost Estimation

Professional Experience:
20+ years experience in EPC organization, preferably in Oil & Gas (Onshore) with knowledge/ understanding of Project Life Cycle and Detailed Engineering.

Must Have:
- Experience in Oil and Gas Project Business
- Commercial acumen
- Understanding of international business scenario/ requirements
- Experience of Project Life Cycle
- Knowledge of Market trends and upcoming business opportunities
- Experience as Proposal Manager for at least 2 or more complex projects

Nice to Have:
- Knowledge of International Standards and requirements
- Earlier working experience of other functions e.g., Engineering, Procurement etc.
- Exposure of site/ construction activities
- Dealing with Licensor, Vendors, Client, Consortium
- Up-to-date knowledge on taxation, statutory requirements

About the Company

At Hays, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

So much more than a specialist recruitment business, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face today in the fast-paced world of work, we help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.

Offering an unrivalled suite of recruitment and workplace solutions, whether you’re looking for what’s next in your career, or have a gap to fill, we’ll help you get where you want to go.

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