Lead - Proposal and Estimating

Responsibilities:

• Attend post-tender and pre-award meetings with clients to answer any queries or to get a better understanding of requirements.
• Lead the proposal process, including the preparation of bids and proposals.
• Develop and manage cost estimates for projects.     
• Review requests for proposal (RFPs) to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor and report on project costs, including forecasting and budgeting  
• Prepare cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects.
• Develop and maintain a database of historical cost data.
• Using bid data to prepare a detailed cost analysis
• Presenting prepared estimates to management and other stakeholders
• Compiling and recording actual costs
• Ensure that proposals are compliant with the client's specifications and guidelines.
• Review and edit proposal content for clarity, consistency, and alignment with RFP requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers to obtain accurate pricing and cost data.
• Analyze project specifications, plans, and requirements to determine resource needs.
• Review technical content for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and submit proposals within established deadlines.
• Participate in Tender preparation and submission (Pre-qualification, Technical and Commercial) 
• Project Planning: Develop detailed project schedules, outlining tasks, timelines, and milestones.
• Resource Planning: Identify and allocate resources required for project tasks, including manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate risks and address unforeseen challenges.
• Assess potential risks to project timelines and budgets.
• Monitor and track project progress against established schedules.     
• Collect and analyse data from various sources to identify deviations and take corrective actions.
• Provide support to the project Management team in reporting progress status, progress plan vs. actual, forecast, critical path, float, slack, and close-out report
• Participate in post-project reviews to assess project performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute to the refinement of planning processes and the enhancement of project execution.

Requirements:

• Must have experience in bidding and tendering, understand Nipex, DPR, and /or Bureau of Procurement/MDAs bidding/tendering processes.
• Have a clear understanding of bidding with oil and gas servicing companies and/or Power Transmission / Distribution companies as a Proposal Engineer Manager.
• Membership of COREN, NSE, or a relevant Professional Body will be of added advantage.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, Visio, and PDF; knowledge of the use of AutoCAD will be of added advantage.