5 Bid Management jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Job Title: Senior Project Management Office & Bid Support Specialist

The ideal candidate will provide administrative assistance to the project management office by handling various tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and organizing project documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support:
• Provide administrative assistance to the project management office by handling various tasks such as scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and organizing project documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers to track project progress and ensure adherence to timelines.
• Maintain project documentation including project charters, risk registers, and status reports.
• Project Management Governance:
• Maintain project management processes methodologies and standards.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of project management tools and systems.
• Monitor project compliance with organizational policies procedures and governance frameworks.
• Identify areas of improvement and recommend enhancements to optimize project delivery.
• Reporting and Communication:
• Prepare and distribute project performance reports dashboards and metrics.
• Coordinate communication between project teams and stakeholders.
• Consolidate and analyze project data to identify trends and insights.
• Prepare presentations and contribute to executive-level reporting.
• Bid Management:
• Oversee and support the bid management process from opportunity identification to proposal submission.
• Collaborate with sales business development and subject matter experts to define bid strategies and win themes.
• Conduct bid/no-bid assessments to evaluate the feasibility and alignment of bid opportunities with organizational objectives.
• Contribute towards and maintain a bid management framework including templates guidelines and best practices.
• Proposal Development:
• Coordinate and facilitate the development of comprehensive client-focused proposals ensuring alignment with customer requirements and evaluation criteria.
• Manage the proposal response team assigning tasks setting deadlines and driving collaboration across departments.
• Conduct thorough reviews of proposals to ensure quality consistency and adherence to client specifications.
• Edit and refine proposal content to improve clarity persuasiveness and responsiveness.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Establish effective working relationships with internal stakeholders including sales teams subject matter experts and executives.
• Facilitate proposal kick-off meetings and regular status update meetings to ensure alignment and progress tracking.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather technical information case studies and references for proposal content.
• Coordinate with legal finance and compliance teams to ensure proposals comply with internal policies and contractual requirements.
• Competitive Analysis:
• Conduct competitive analysis and research to gather intelligence on competitors industry trends and market dynamics.
• Leverage market insights to develop differentiated value propositions and positioning strategies.
• Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer needs and tailor proposals to address their pain points effectively.
• Monitor industry trends and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and propose innovative solutions.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and lessons learned sessions.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance project management skills.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and tools that enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct post-bid reviews to evaluate proposal performance identify areas for improvement and implement lessons learned.

A tendering engineer plays a vital role in the construction industry by preparing and submitting bids for various projects.

• Identify and evaluate potential bid opportunities
• Develop and refine technical and commercial proposals
• Participate in clarification meetings with clients
• Prepare and submit bids in accordance with established guidelines
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotes
• Review and evaluate bids from other companies
• Recommend the best bid to the client
• Provide support to the project team during the contract award and mobilization phases

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in the construction industry
• Strong understanding of the bidding process
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Please note that preferred qualifications include experience in a particular engineering discipline, knowledge of procurement regulations and procedures, and proficiency in using construction software.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Proposal Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the company's response to formal tenders and vendor registration requests.

1. Manage the end-to-end proposal process, ensuring timely submission of compliant and commercially sound proposals.
2. Identify opportunities on which to submit proposals and feed into the decision over whether to bid.
3. Work with colleagues to develop a clear winning strategy for each proposal and ensure win themes are clear and compelling.
4. Coordinate, write, edit, and produce responses to RFQs, RFPs, and ITBs, including research, technical content, graphics, page layout, and design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the production of documents by overseeing the layout and printing process.
• Develop creative document designs to deliver a strong and differentiating visual impression of the company.
• Liaise with colleagues across departments and time zones to deliver a winning submission.

Requirements:

1. At least 5 years of experience in proposal management or a related field.
2. APMP Certificate is required.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the company's growth and success.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Others:

• Track and manage the company's bid pipeline.
• Represent the company at trade shows and seminars.