Sales and Tendering Engineer

Transgrid Ventures Sdn. Bhd.; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Transgrid Ventures Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia seeks a Sales/Tendering professional to develop technical and commercial proposals for substation building construction projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements.

Review specifications, prepare cost estimates, coordinate with engineering, procurement and construction teams, and ensure tender documents comply with ISO standards and regulatory requirements while managing client queries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 2-3 years in sales, tendering, or business development in construction, preferably electrical substation projects.
• Experience in preparing and managing tenders, proposals, and cost estimates.
• Strong understanding of construction industry and electrical substation projects.
• Professional certifications in project management or sales are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare technical and commercial proposals for substation building construction projects.
• Review project specifications, drawings, and scope of work to ensure all aspects are covered in tender submissions.
• Provide accurate cost estimates including material, labor, and equipment costs.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure tender submissions are technically sound and aligned with project requirements.
• Ensure tender documents align with QESH standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and regulatory requirements.
• Identify risks related to safety, quality, and environmental factors and propose mitigations.
• Act as primary contact with clients during tendering and address queries.
• Assist in evaluating bids from subcontractors and suppliers for compliance with specifications and costs.
• Document tender activities for audit and future reference.
• Contribute to improving tendering processes based on past project experiences.
• Assist in preparing Bill of Quantities.
• Study suppliers and subcontractors’ offers for compliance with customer specifications.
• Engage in sales activities and analyze market trends for new business.
• Undertake other duties as required by management.

Skills

Tendering experience

Cost estimation

Cross-functional collaboration

Client relationship management

Regulatory compliance awareness

Risk assessment

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering

Certifications in project management or sales (advantage)

Job description

Develop and prepare technical and commercial proposals for substation building construction projects, ensuring they meet client requirements.

Review project specifications, drawings, and scope of work to ensure all aspects are understood and covered in the tender submission.

Provide accurate cost estimates, including material, labor, and equipment costs

Collaborate with the engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure that tender submissions are technically sound, feasible, and aligned with project requirements.

Ensure that all tender documents and proposals align with applicable QESH standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and regulatory requirements.

Identify potential risks in the tendering process related to safety, quality, and environmental factors, and propose mitigations in the submission.

Act as the primary point of contact with clients during the tendering phase, addressing any queries and ensuring that the tender submission aligns with client expectations.

Assist in the evaluation of bids from subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring that their proposals comply with project specifications, cost estimates, and requirements.

Ensure proper documentation and record-keeping of all tendering activities, including bids, technical specifications, and communications, for audit and future reference.

Contribute to the ongoing improvement of tendering processes by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting improvements based on past project experiences.

Assist in preparing Bill of Quantities.

Study suppliers and sub-contractors offers and check for compliance with customer's specification.

To carry out sales, evaluate market trend for new business and new potential customers.

Undertake all other duties, tasks and responsibilities as required by the management.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Professional certifications in project management, sales, or related areas are an advantage.

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in sales, tendering, or business development within the construction industry, preferably in electrical substation projects.

Proven experience in preparing and managing tenders, proposals, and cost estimates for large-scale construction projects.

Strong understanding of the construction industry, electrical systems, and substation projects.

Transgrid Ventures Sdn. Bhd. Is an established Malaysian based organization specializing in the field of EHV transmission system business. We provide value added engineering and project consultancy as well as undertaking construction management services for the local utility, power and industrial sector. Transgrid Ventures Sdn. Bhd. Is led by a team of professional and competent engineers and provides total solution in power technology. The Company is desirous to experience and talented engineers to undertake future challengers and live up to the market needs. We seek vibrant, dynamic, committed and independent individuals.

Transgrid Ventures Sdn. Bhd. Is an established Malaysian based organization specializing in the field of EHV transmission system business. We provide value added engineering and project consultancy as well as undertaking construction management services for the local utility, power and industrial sector. Transgrid Ventures Sdn. Bhd. Is led by a team of professional and competent engineers and provides total solution in power technology. The Company is desirous to experience and talented engineers to undertake future challengers and live up to the market needs. We seek vibrant, dynamic, committed and independent individuals.