Proposal Engineer

HECS Private Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chennai is seeking an experienced Proposal Engineer responsible for preparing commercial proposals and coordinating with cross-functional teams. The role involves cost estimation, technical documentation, and managing vendor quotations to ensure competitive bids. Candidates should have relevant experience in STP and ETP, and strong skills in analyzing RFPs. This position offers opportunities for engagement in project support post-bid.

Qualifications

• Experience in proposal engineering and commercial proposal preparation.
• Strong skills in cost estimation and technical documentation.
• Relevant experience related to STP and ETP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare commercial proposals and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Review and analyze Request for Proposals (RFPs) and RFQs.
• Conduct technical and commercial evaluation of vendor offers.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Experienced Proposal Engineer responsible for preparing commercial proposals, coordinating with cross-functional teams, obtaining vendor quotations on time, and submitting competitive bids in response to client Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Skilled in cost estimation, technical documentation, and commercial pricing strategies to secure projects successfully.
• Should have mandatory relevance experience related to STP and ETP.
• Review and analyze Request for Proposals (RFPs), RFQs, and tender documents.
• Understand scope of work, specifications, commercial terms, and client requirements.
• Prepare bid/no-bid analysis and identify project risks.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and handle client clarifications.
• Identify and shortlist vendors/subcontractors.
• Send RFQs to vendors and follow up to obtain quotations on time.
• Conduct technical and commercial evaluation of vendor offers.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery timelines, and commercial terms.
• Prepare detailed cost estimation and pricing sheets.
• Conduct rate analysis and quantity take-off (QTO).
• Prepare commercial proposals including taxes and duties analysis.
• Ensure competitive and profitable pricing strategy.

Bid Submission & Documentation

• Ensure timely submission of proposals as per tender deadlines.
• Maintain proper documentation and bid records.
• Coordinate with management for final review and approval before submission.

Project Handover & Post-Bid Support

• Support clarification meetings after bid submission.
• Assist project execution team during order handover.
• Provide cost analysis and budget details for awarded projects.