Junior Project Manager – Proposals

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Junior Project Manager – Proposals to lead the technical development of FEED, PMC, EPCM, EPC and Consulting proposals, ensuring submissions are technically compliant, commercially competitive, and executable.

The role coordinates multidisciplinary engineering, estimating, planning, and commercial inputs to develop high‑quality tender submissions and execution strategies. Key responsibilities include reviewing ITBs/RFPs, defining scope, developing execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Typically 10+ years of engineering/project delivery experience, including proposal development.
• Experience supporting FEED, PMC, EPCM, and EPC projects within the energy industry.

Responsibilities

• Review ITBs/RFPs and define project scope, assumptions, exclusions, and qualifications.
• Develop proposal execution plans, deliverables registers, staffing plans, and schedules.
• Coordinate engineering, estimating, project controls, and commercial inputs.
• Support preparation of technical proposals, cost estimates, risk registers, and clarification responses.
• Participate in bid reviews, client presentations, and proposal strategy development.

Skills

Proposal and bid management

Engineering scope development

Cost estimating

Risk assessment

Project scheduling

Technical writing

Multidisciplinary coordination

Client interfacing

Commercial awareness

Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

\"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!\"

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

Location: Abu Dhabi

The Junior Project Manager – Proposals is responsible for leading the technical development of FEED, PMC, EPCM, EPC, and Consulting proposals, ensuring submissions are technically compliant, commercially competitive, and executable. The role coordinates multidisciplinary engineering, estimating, planning, and commercial inputs to develop high-quality tender submissions and execution strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Review ITBs/RFPs and define project scope, assumptions, exclusions, and qualifications.
• Develop proposal execution plans, deliverables registers, staffing plans, and schedules.
• Coordinate engineering, estimating, project controls, and commercial inputs.
• Support preparation of technical proposals, cost estimates, risk registers, and clarification responses.
• Participate in bid reviews, client presentations, and proposal strategy development.

Key Skills

• Proposal and bid management
• Engineering scope development and execution planning
• Cost estimating and manhour development
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Project scheduling and resource planning
• Technical writing and proposal preparation
• Multidisciplinary coordination and stakeholder management
• Client interfacing and presentation skills
• Commercial awareness and contract understanding
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Typically 10+ years of engineering/project delivery experience, including proposal development.
• Experience supporting FEED, PMC, EPCM, and EPC projects within the energy industry.

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