Proposal manager

Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future. We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as “One Company”, our 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries work every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, your expertise helps shape the future globally for environmental sustainability.

As Proposal Manager , you will respond to the Head of Energy Carriers Tendering and be part of ENCAR . You will plan, coordinate, and control the execution of the proposal specifically for O&M projects, in accordance with the instruction to Bidder requirements and Proposal objectives, within time and cost constraints and observance of quality procedures and practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and management of the bidding project team (engineering, procurement, construction and staff functions such as legal, fiscal, insurance, finance)
• Monitor progress of project phases, in accordance with time, cost and quality objectives
• Development of complete proposals for projects of any contractual scope (from reimbursable feasibility services to turnkey EPC lump sum)
• Analyse contract requirements and conditions in conjunction with commercial and legal functions
• Technical, commercial and contractual negotiations with clients, partners and vendors/sub‑contractors
• Ensure definition/review of the costs estimating developed by estimator
• Prepare the assessment of the technical, financial, schedule or any other unusual risks associated with proposals
• Ensure the submittal of the Proposal to the Client

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an Economic field.

Experience: At least 5 years of professional experience in structured companies as a proposal manager.

Languages: English (at least B2).

Technical Skills: Open‑minded and willing to work in a flexible and agile manner, strong communication and relational skills, organization and prioritization skills. Preferably 2+ years of work experience in the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) sector.

IT Skills: Good knowledge of Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Travel: Opportunity to travel abroad based on the projects you will work for.

Benefits

• Permanent contract
• Comprehensive benefits package, including welfare, health insurance and on‑site company gym
• Hybrid working model: Smart Working options and flexible hours to help you achieve a better work‑life balance
• Career development opportunities and skill development initiatives through complex challenges

Location: Milan (Italy)