Maritime Bid Manager: Cost & Proposal Lead

Vard Interiors AS; Ålesund; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension & insurance

Subsidized lunch

Subsidized gym membership

Free mobile phone usage

Subsidized internet at home

Central office location with free park

Flexible work from home policy

Social by VARD activities

Job summary

Vard Interiors AS is seeking a Bid Manager to lead and coordinate bid activities for maritime interior and HVAC-R projects. You will develop cost calculations, review commercial proposals, and create technical proposals for customers, while maintaining estimation tools and databases.

The role requires knowledge of vessel interiors, HVAC, piping systems, and shipbuilding processes. Strong English and Norwegian skills are essential along with the ability to work with internal and external

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education, or equivalent experience.
• Good written and spoken English and Norwegian skills.
• Knowledge of vessel interiors, HVAC and piping systems.
• Understanding of shipbuilding processes and the maritime industry.
• Experience with cost estimation, commercial analysis or bid management is an advantage.
• Proven experience in securing contracts and delivering successful bids is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the bid process for assigned sales projects.
• Prepare and review cost calculations and commercial proposals.
• Develop and review technical proposals for customers.
• Maintain and improve cost estimation tools, routines and databases.
• Conduct cost analyses and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Perform risk assessments and maintain risk registers throughout the sales process.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to clarify project scope and requirements.
• Facilitate project handover from Sales to Project Execution.
• Support the continuous development of estimating methodologies and best practices

Skills

English & Norwegian fluency

Communication & negotiation

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Proactive & solution-oriented

Multitasking & deadlines

Resilience under pressure

Education

Relevant higher education

Job description

Vard Interiors AS is seeking a Bid Manager to lead and coordinate bid activities for maritime interior and HVAC-R projects. You will develop cost calculations, review commercial proposals, and create technical proposals for customers, while maintaining estimation tools and databases.

The role requires knowledge of vessel interiors, HVAC, piping systems, and shipbuilding processes. Strong English and Norwegian skills are essential along with the ability to work with internal and external