Maritime Bid Manager — Interiors & HVAC Solutions

Arbeidsplassen; Ålesund; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Subsidized lunch in office canteen

Subsidized gym membership

Occupational health service

Flexible work from home policy

Free mobile phone usage

Free parking

Job summary

VARD Interiors AS is seeking a Bid Manager to lead the bid process for complex sales projects in the maritime interiors sector. You will prepare cost calculations, develop commercial and technical proposals, and collaborate with customers and suppliers to define project scope.

The role requires relevant higher education or equivalent experience, and strong English and Norwegian communication skills. Experience in cost estimation and bid management is advantageous in this global team environment.

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

Bid process

Cost estimation

Commercial proposals

Technical proposals

Risk assessment

Stakeholder collaboration

Project handover

Estimating methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

VARD Interiors AS is seeking a Bid Manager to lead the bid process for complex sales projects in the maritime interiors sector. You will prepare cost calculations, develop commercial and technical proposals, and collaborate with customers and suppliers to define project scope.

The role requires relevant higher education or equivalent experience, and strong English and Norwegian communication skills. Experience in cost estimation and bid management is advantageous in this global team environment.