General Manager Tendering

Smile Management Solutions; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Management Solutions in Delhi invites an experienced Tendering Lead to manage end-to-end tender processes for construction and real estate projects. You will coordinate with engineering, project teams, and vendors to produce accurate estimates and competitive bids.

The role requires 15–25 years in construction, a Civil Engineering degree, and prior senior leadership experience (3–5 years). You will oversee pre-bid activities, bid submissions, and cost analyses to support profitable

Qualifications

• Essential: Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• 15–25 years of experience in construction and real estate.
• Senior leadership experience preferred (3–5 years) leading a team.
• Proficient in tender management, cost estimation, and bid submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender management from inquiry to final submission ensuring compliance.
• Prepare synopsis for pre-tendering and obtain management approval.
• Coordinate with engineering to review quantities for lump-sum contracts.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and resolve queries with vendors.
• Upload and submit techno-commercial and financial bids on portals.
• Engage in techno-commercial negotiations with clients.
• Develop detailed cost estimates using plans and benchmarks.
• Prepare project budgets and monitor variance.
• Issue inquiries to suppliers and subcontractors for quotations.
• Collaborate with PMs, architects, engineers, and subcontractors for accurate estimates.
• Analyze cost data and market trends for cost-saving opportunities.
• Report tender submissions and budgets to senior management.
• Improve tendering processes to enhance accuracy and competitiveness.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Tender Management

Cost Estimation

Bid Submission

Contract Management

Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Civil Engineering

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Job Description - TENDERING

• Tender Management: Lead the preparation and submission of tenders, including managing the bid process from initial inquiry to final submission. Ensure that all tenders meet client requirements and company standards.
• Pre Tendering activity - Preparation of Synopsis of the tender. for taking management approval
• Discussion with Engineering Team for review/optimization of quantity in case of Lump Sum Contract.
• Pre-Bid Meeting- Compiling the Queries internally & externally from vendors suppliers & then attending the Pre-Bid meetings in online or offline modes as specified in tender, to get the same resolved. documents as required.
• Uploading & Submission of Bid- Once Techno commercial & Financial Bid is ready, then same is uploaded on e-bidding portal & the documents required in hard copy are submitted at the location as specified in tender document.
• Offer Making - Techno-commercial negotiations with Private customers / consultants.
• Cost Estimation: Develop detailed and accurate cost estimates for construction projects by analyzing project plans, specifications, and other relevant documents. Use historical data and industry benchmarks to support estimates.
• Budgeting: Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with tender estimates. Monitor and report on budget performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Floating Inquiries to suppliers & sub-contractors for Quotation & PQR
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to gather necessary information and ensure accurate cost assessments and tender submissions.
• Data Analysis: Analyze cost data and market trends to inform estimates and identify cost-saving opportunities. Evaluate the financial impact of changes or modifications to project scopes.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports on tender submissions, cost estimates, and project budgets to senior management. Highlight any potential risks or issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Process Improvement: Develop and implement best practices for cost estimation and tendering processes. Continuously seek ways to improve accuracy, efficiency, and competitiveness in tender submissions.
• Compliance: Ensure that all cost estimation and tendering activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• KEY SKILLS -
• Tender Sorting, Tender Analysis, Tender Estimation, Tender Participation, Tender Coordinator Technical Bid Preparation, Financial Bid Preparation, Contract Management, Cost Estimation Preparation of Pre-Bid queries, Technical and Financial, Management information System, RFQ / ITB Empanelment, BoQ /RFI/RFP/EOI/ Bid Proposal process by reviewing Tender Documents & responding to determined project scope, boundaries, time frame and possible complications to produce accurate estimates.
• Bid Management, Bid Evaluation, Bidding, E-Tendering, State Procurement Portal, Central Procurement Portal, Communication skills with clients and teammates to gather Information regarding project budgets, schedules and objectives and optimize plans. Organized and tracked multiple projects to meet tight deadlines. Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks, and limitations.
• Qualifications: - Essential Bachelors Degree / Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Work Experience (Cumulative): Total Years - 15 - 25 years in the Construction and Real Estate industry.

• Seniority (desirable) At least 3 to 5 years in a senior level position, leading a team.
• Variety of experience – Township projects, Residential projects, High rise structure, commercial projects,
• Job Location – Phase – 3, Okhla, New Delhi