Tendering & Contract Engineer

PT Merauke Sugar Group; Papua Selatan; On-site; IDR 300,000,000 - 420,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Merauke Sugar Group seeks a Contracts Engineer to lead tendering and contract administration for large-scale projects in Merauke, South Papua. You will prepare procurement documents, evaluate bidders, and manage contracts end-to-end.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in civil or related fields, 3+ years of experience in tendering or procurement, and strong negotiation and Excel skills. Relocation to Merauke is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and documentation abilities.
• Able to manage multiple tenders and contracts simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tender documents including scope of work, specs, BOQ and bids.
• Coordinate end-to-end tendering from invitation to contract award.
• Review and evaluate technical and commercial proposals from vendors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This role involves preparing tender documents, including scope of work, technical specifications, BOQ, commercial requirements, and bidding documents. You will coordinate and manage the end-to-end tendering process, from invitation to bid through contract award, and review and evaluate technical and commercial proposals submitted by vendors and contractors.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare tender documents, including scope of work, technical specifications, BOQ, commercial requirements, and bidding documents
• Coordinate and manage the end-to-end tendering process, from invitation to bid through contract award
• Review and evaluate technical and commercial proposals submitted by vendors and contractors
• Conduct commercial analysis, quotation comparisons, and prepare recommendation reports
• Lead tender clarification sessions, negotiations, and techno-commercial meetings with bidders
• Draft, review, and administer contracts with vendors, subcontractors, and consultants
• Manage contract amendments, variation orders (VO), claims, and contract close-out documentation
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Project, and Finance teams throughout the tendering and contract lifecycle
• Ensure all tender and contract documents comply with applicable regulations, company standards, and internationally recognized contract standards such as GCC and FIDIC
• Maintain complete documentation and records for all tender and contract activities

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Tendering, Contract Management, Quantity Surveying, or Procurement within construction, infrastructure, EPC, or industrial projects
• Proven experience in managing tender processes, bid evaluations, and contract administration
• Strong understanding of BOQ, cost estimation, contract negotiation, and commercial evaluation
• Familiar with General Conditions of Contract (GCC), knowledge of FIDIC is highly preferred
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and documentation abilities
• Able to manage multiple tenders and contracts simultaneously while meeting project deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Willing to permanently based in Merauke, South Papua (non-roster arrangement)

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