QS, Project Management, Admin
We are seeking a detail-driven and resilient Tender & Estimating professional to manage the end-to-end bidding process. In this role, you will analyze complex tender documents, perform accurate material and cost estimations, and craft competitive proposals. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will also act as a key bridge between our organization, clients, and subcontractors, ensuring projects are set up for financial and operational success from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Tender Processing & Proposal Generation:
- Review, analyze, and interpret tender documents, blueprints, and technical specifications.
- Prepare comprehensive, accurate quotations and competitive proposals within strict submission deadlines.
- Cost Estimation & Material Takeoffs:
- Conduct detailed quantity takeoffs to calculate exact material, equipment, and labor requirements.
- Develop robust project cost summaries, ensuring alignment with company profit margins and budgeting guidelines.
- Subcontractor & Client Management:
- Coordinate with subcontractors to obtain, evaluate, and negotiate pricing and scope of work.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing technical queries and managing expectations professionally.
- Stakeholder Coordination Under Pressure:
- Thrive in high-stress, fast-paced environments, managing multiple overlapping bids and resolving conflicts between clients and subcontractors proactively.
Job Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Proven experience in tender preparation, cost estimation, quantity surveying, or project bidding (ideally within construction, engineering, or a related sector).
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in reading technical drawings, calculating material takeoffs, and financial modeling/pricing.
- Commercial Acumen: Excellent understanding of contract terms, vendor pricing, and margin analysis.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional resilience and stress-management skills; proven ability to negotiate and maintain composure under tight deadlines.
- Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills for effective stakeholder and client management.