Technical / Proposal Engineer – Tendering & Estimation
Key Responsibilities
1. Tender & Contract Review
- Read the full tender package: instructions to bidders, conditions of contract, scope of work, specifications, drawings, BOQ and addenda.
- Note the key technical and contract requirements, mandatory items, and anything that could disqualify the bid.
2. Evaluation Criteria
- Study how the client will score the technical offer.
- Arrange each section of the submission to match the scoring and prepare a compliance checklist showing every requirement and our response.
3. Technical Proposal Preparation
- Write and arrange the technical proposal in the exact order and format the client asks for.
- Include company profile, project references, organization chart, key staff CVs, understanding of scope and technical approach.
- Collect supporting documents: catalogs, data sheets, certificates, licenses and compliance statements.
4. Execution Plan & Strategy
- Prepare the project execution strategy: work phases, mobilization, milestones, critical path, resources, subcontracting and procurement approach, and risk control.
5. Method of Construction
- Prepare method statements for the main activities: work sequence, equipment and manpower, temporary works, quality and safety controls, and testing and handover.
- Make sure each method matches the specifications and the program.
6. Plans & Programs
- Prepare the project program (Primavera P6 ), manpower and equipment plan, site logistics plan, procurement plan and, when required, local content and Saudization plans.
7. Managing Multiple Tenders
- Handle several tenders at the same time using a tender tracker (deadlines, owners, status).
- Coordinate with engineering, planning, procurement, finance and management.
8. Final Check & Submission
- Check that the technical offer agrees with each other.
- Prepare the final package as the client requires and submit before the deadline.
9. Tender Presentation & Post-Tender
- Prepare the technical presentation for the client or evaluation committee, covering the execution strategy, method of construction, schedule and key staff. Practice with the team and prepare for likely questions.
- After submission: answer client queries, support negotiations, prepare revised technical offers, hand over to the project team if we win, and record lessons learned.
Technical Skills:
- Software: Advanced MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Primavera P6 , AutoCAD and PDF.
- Construction: Good understanding of construction methods, sequencing, planning and resource estimation.
Soft Skills :
- Accuracy: Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Organization: Good time management to meet several tender deadlines at once.
- Communication: Clear technical writing in English and Arabic, confident presentation skills, and good teamwork with other departments.
- Preferred Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. (Governmental university) .
- Preferred Immediate joiners.