Tender Manager (Water Supply Projects) - Hyderabad

Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC); Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nagarjuna Construction Company (NCC) is seeking a skilled Tender Manager for Water Supply Projects at Head Office, Hyderabad, with 10–20 years of relevant experience. The role leads end-to-end tendering from identification through post-tender activities, coordinating with engineering, planning, procurement, finance and legal teams.

You will prepare technically compliant, competitive bids for government, municipal and infrastructure projects, manage cost estimation, risk evaluation, and timely

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering required.
• 10–20 years of tendering, estimation and costing experience.
• Experience with EPC/Infrastructure/Water projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Tender Identification & Evaluation: identify opportunities, review docs, assess feasibility and risks.
• Technical & Commercial Tendering: lead bid preparation, ensure compliance and cost accuracy.
• Estimation & Costing: prepare estimates, BOQs, rate analysis, evaluate costs.
• Bid Preparation & Submission: manage submission with all required documents and guarantees.
• Contractual & Risk Assessment: review terms, identify risks, coordinate with legal/commercial teams.
• Post-Tender Activities & Coordination: price negotiations, approvals, and records management.

Skills

Civil Tendering

Water Supply Projects

EPC

Infrastructure

Estimation

BOQ Preparation

Quantity Take-off

Rate Analysis

Costing

Tender Management

Technical & Commercial Evaluation

Contract Management

Pre-Bid Activities

Bid Submission

Education

B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Tender Manager Water Supply Projects
Department: Tendering / Business Development
Location: Head Office / As per Project Requirements
Position Level: Middle Management / Senior Management
Reporting To: Head Tendering / Business Development Head

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the end-to-end tendering process for water supply and infrastructure projects, including tender identification, technical and commercial evaluation, estimation, bid preparation, submission, and post-tender negotiations.

The role involves developing competitive, cost-effective, and technically compliant bids for government, municipal, and infrastructure projects while ensuring accuracy, commercial viability, risk assessment, and timely submission.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tender Identification & Evaluation

• Identify and evaluate upcoming tender opportunities related to water supply, water transmission, distribution networks, and water infrastructure projects.
• Review tender documents, RFPs, BOQs, technical specifications, drawings, and contractual conditions.
• Assess project feasibility, eligibility criteria, financial requirements, and associated risks.
• Coordinate with management for bid/no-bid decisions.

2. Technical & Commercial Tendering

• Lead the preparation and submission of technical and commercial bids.
• Review BOQs, drawings, specifications, scope of work, and project requirements.
• Ensure technical compliance with tender conditions and client specifications.
• Coordinate with engineering, planning, procurement, execution, and finance teams for bid preparation.
• Ensure accurate cost estimation and competitive pricing.

3. Estimation & Costing

• Prepare and review detailed estimates, quantity take-offs, BOQs, and rate analysis.
• Evaluate material, labour, equipment, subcontracting, and other project-related costs.
• Assess construction methodologies and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Validate vendor quotations and subcontractor rates.

4. Bid Preparation & Submission

• Manage the complete tender submission process within stipulated deadlines.
• Prepare technical proposals, commercial offers, financial bids, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with tender requirements, including EMD, bank guarantees, eligibility documents, and statutory requirements.
• Review bid documents for accuracy and completeness before submission.

5. Contractual & Risk Assessment

• Review commercial terms, payment conditions, contract clauses, and project specifications.
• Identify contractual, technical, financial, and execution-related risks.
• Coordinate with legal and commercial teams for contractual clarifications.
• Support pre-bid meetings, client interactions, and tender clarifications.

6. Post-Tender Activities & Coordination

• Participate in price negotiations, tender clarifications, and commercial discussions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders for final bid approvals.
• Support management in tender presentations and strategic business development initiatives.
• Maintain tender records, costing databases, and market intelligence.

Educational Qualification

• B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering.

Experience & Requirements

• 10-20 years of relevant experience in tendering, estimation, and costing, preferably with EPC / Infrastructure / Construction companies.
• Strong experience in Civil Tendering, Estimation, BOQ Preparation, Quantity Take-off, and Rate Analysis.
• Experience in handling large-value EPC / Infrastructure / Water Supply Projects is preferred.
• Good understanding of water supply networks, transmission pipelines, distribution systems, pumping stations, and associated civil infrastructure works.
• Knowledge of construction methodologies, technical specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Strong analytical, coordination, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and meet strict submission deadlines.

Key Skills

Civil Tendering | Water Supply Projects | EPC | Infrastructure | Estimation | BOQ Preparation | Quantity Take-off | Rate Analysis | Costing | Tender Management | Technical & Commercial Evaluation | Contract Management | Pre-Bid Activities | Bid Submission