Estimating and Proposal Manager

At CTS NEWCO, part of Baker Hughes, we are looking for an Estimating and Proposal Manager, who will be responsible for the preparation of complex proposals/bids. In this role, you will ensure contract finalization and compliance with company processes.

As Estimating and Proposal Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with different stakeholders.
• Ensuring a high level of quality of the assigned tasks in terms of quality documentation & processes.
• Analyzing technical, commercial, and contractual tender documents for the correct definition of the scope of the work (SoW).
• Ensuring compliance with commercial risk assessment and proposal preparation procedures.
• Developing, proposing, and implementing successful bid strategies and technical solutions within time and budget.
• Identifying resources, defining work strategies to ensure respect of the deadlines.
• Developing the price structure, terms, and conditions of contracts.
• Maintaining contact with the customer during the course of the bid.
• Negotiating contracts, confidentiality agreements, and collaboration arrangements with the support of other business functions.
• Filling in, analyzing, and assessing the correctness of the summary of service and material costs.
• According to the guidelines, preparing and collecting the documentation for the hand-over to the project team.
• Collaborating with the project team in the implementation phase to evaluate any change orders.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical or Chemical Engineering) or a technical high school Diploma with several years of experience as Proposal Manager/Estimating Engineer.
• Have professional experience and in-depth knowledge of EPC project estimation methodologies, work processes, and execution procedures.
• Be familiar with the most widely used international codes and standards for design and construction in the oil & gas sector.
• Have knowledge of the cost/price process and be familiar with contractual terminology.
• Be fluent in English both orally and in writing.
• Be a self-starter, able to lead a team during the preparation of the offer.
• Be able to perform complex tasks typical of Engineering & Contracting companies.
• Be able to work with tight deadlines and ensure clarity and quality of documentation and services.
• Be able to present design problems clearly to senior reports, customers, and suppliers.
• Be able to make decisions independently.