Assistant Manager - Bid

WE ARE HIRING: Assistant Manager – Bid Management 

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Facilities Management / Engineering Services 

Role Overview 

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially focused Assistant Manager – Bid Management to lead the end-to-end bid process for facilities management projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing competitive bid solutions, managing tender submissions, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, and driving business growth through successful contract wins. This role requires strong technical and commercial expertise, bid management experience, proposal development capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple complex tenders while ensuring profitability and compliance with client requirements. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the complete bid management process from opportunity identification through submission and contract award.
• Manage the Bid Team and coordinate bid activities across multiple concurrent opportunities.
• Analyze Request for Proposal (RFP) documents and design solutions aligned with customer requirements and organizational objectives.
• Develop comprehensive technical and commercial bid submissions.
• Coordinate site visits with operational teams to gather information required for resource planning and costing.
• Develop bid strategies that balance customer requirements with operational and commercial objectives.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, pricing models, and commercial proposals.
• Conduct bid-related financial analysis and support strategic pricing decisions.
• Identify project risks and provide recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure coordination between operations, engineering, procurement, finance, and support functions throughout the bid lifecycle.
• Maintain complete bid documentation, records, solution designs, pricing information, and proposal submissions.
• Leverage operational knowledge and commercial insights to maximize contract profitability.
• Manage tender timelines and ensure high-quality proposal submissions within deadlines.
• Participate in pre-tender meetings, clarifications, presentations, and negotiation sessions.
• Secure favorable commercial and contractual outcomes while protecting business interests.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications, contractual requirements, industry standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Monitor bid performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Stay updated on market trends, industry developments, and emerging best practices in bid management.
• Support business growth objectives by maximizing bid success rates and revenue opportunities.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Senior FM Bid Estimator or at least 2 years of experience in a similar bid management role.
• Strong experience managing bids for Facilities Management projects and contracts.
• Experience handling complex tender submissions and large-scale FM opportunities.
• Strong understanding of bid lifecycles, proposal writing, solution development, and contract negotiation.
• Excellent commercial awareness and financial acumen.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong knowledge of pricing strategies, cost estimation, and financial analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proposal writing and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and operate effectively under strict deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Experience in Industrial Projects and Fit-Out projects will be a significant advantage.
• Ability to lead teams and drive results in a fast-paced business environment.

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