Tender Manager (Construction & Engineering)

Taliworks Corporation Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Tender Manager to oversee the tendering process and manage a team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of pre-contract management experience and at least 3 years in a leadership role. Strong project management and analytical skills are essential. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant construction projects while ensuring compliance with quality and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in pre-contract management.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role managing a tendering team.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the tendering process to ensure compliance with quality management.
• Identify suitable tenders for participation.
• Plan and devise tender strategies with management.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

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The Tender Manager is responsible for the overall review and coordination of the Company's entire tendering process, ensuring compliance with the Company’s quality management system and time-related targets set.

Responsible for offering opinions and advice to support tender and business development teams in his areas of expertise.

Oversee the identification of tenders that are suitable for the company to participate in (including compliance with licensing requirements, scale, nature, industry, risk, degree of complexity, and availability of required resources).

Monitor the market prices of major construction materials (e.g. diesel, ready-mix concrete, reinforcement steel bars, steel coils, quarry products, etc.)

Responsible for review and understanding of the requirements and risks expressly stated or implied in the tender documents, need statement (in the case of tender for D&B contract), bill of quantities, tender drawings, technical specifications, governing regulations/ laws, etc.

Responsible for planning and devising tender strategy in consultation with management, technical/ financial personnel, and external providers.

Responsible for reviewing and checking price analyses, cost estimations, pricing strategy, and technical submittals.

Responsible for guiding and coordinating the tender team in preparing, packaging and submitting the tender in compliance with requirements.

Responsible for supporting the business development team with cost estimates or detailed pricing.

Responsible for other duties and functions stipulated in the QMS documents.

Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Management.

Requirements:

Must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a course related to engineering, quantity surveying, construction, building or construction management.

At least 10 years of relevant working experience in pre-contract management and administration.

At least 3 years of experience in managing or leading a Tendering team, or in a similar leadership role.

Strong integrity, professionalism, and concern for achievement with a results-driven mindset.

Strategic, conceptual, and analytical thinking with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and all levels of staff.

Proven leadership qualities with the ability to develop others, manage change, and guide teams towards successful outcomes.

Strong organizational awareness with the capability to navigate internal processes and ensure timely, quality deliverables.

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TALIWORKS CORPORATION BERHAD is a company listed in the First Board of Bursa Malaysia. Taliworks Corporation Berhad is involved in both water and waste-related businesses, construction and engineering, wastewater research and technology and highway management of two (2) toll concessionaires.

TALIWORKS CORPORATION BERHAD is a company listed in the First Board of Bursa Malaysia. Taliworks Corporation Berhad is involved in both water and waste-related businesses, construction and engineering, wastewater research and technology and highway management of two (2) toll concessionaires.

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