Estimating and Proposal Manager

Job Requirements

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

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

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with different stakeholders
• Ensuring high level of quality of the assigned tasks in terms of quality documentation & processes
• Analysing 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 resorces, define work strategies to ensure the 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, analysying and assessing the correctness of the summary of service and material costs
• According to the guide lines, 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.

Work Experience

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a Degree in Engineering field (preferably Mechanical or Chemical Engineering) or 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 oral and written
• 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 to ensure clarity and quality of documentation and services.
• Be able to present design problems clearly to senior reports, customers and suppliers.
• Be abe to make a decision indipendently