Bid Manager

Confidential; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to lead the estimation function across Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines for infrastructure and EPC projects. You will act as second-in-command to the Head of Tendering & Procurement and ensure tenders are accurate, competitive, and submitted on time.

The role requires 12+ years in estimation, strong commercial judgment, and the ability to coordinate with engineering and procurement teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering is mandatory.
• 12+ years of estimation experience within Infrastructure, EPC, or major construction projects.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC is mandatory/preferred.

Responsibilities

• Estimation Leadership & Bid Coordination: Lead estimation activities across Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines; consolidate input into a unified bid; ensure pricing consistency; allocate tender responsibilities; lead internal tender reviews; conduct post-tender reviews.
• Technical & Commercial Review: Review tender documents, drawings, BOQs, and scope; validate take-offs and cost breakdowns; identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization; ensure alignment between technical scope and pricing.
• Bid Strategy & Risk Management: Develop bid strategies with senior management; identify commercial risks, exclusions, and key assumptions; develop pricing strategies balancing competitiveness and profitability; support contract negotiations.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Planning, and Project Management; engage suppliers/subcontractors; participate in client meetings and tender clarifications; support post-tender clarifications.
• Team Leadership & Process Improvement: Supervise and mentor Senior Estimators; maintain cost databases and benchmarks; drive continuous improvement in estimation processes and submission quality; promote knowledge sharing.

Skills

Multidisciplinary estimation

Bid coordination

Pricing strategy

Value engineering

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering

Postgraduate qualifications in Construction or Commercial Management

Tools

MS Excel

Estimation software

Tender management systems

Job description

Job Title: Bid Manager

Location: Riyadh - Saudi Arabia

Department: Tendering & Procurement

Reports To: Head of Tendering & Procurement

Experience: 12+ Years

Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced and commercially astute Bid Manager to join our Tendering & Procurement team.

The Bid Manager will play a critical leadership role in managing the estimation and tendering function for infrastructure and EPC projects, acting as the second-in-command to the Head of Tendering & Procurement.

The successful candidate will lead multi-discipline estimation activities across Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical scopes and ensure that tenders are accurate, competitive, commercially sound, and submitted within strict deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Estimation Leadership & Bid Coordination

• Lead and coordinate estimation activities across Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines.


• Consolidate input from Senior Estimators into a unified and competitive bid.


• Ensure consistency in pricing methodology, assumptions, risk allowances, and mark‑ups.


• Allocate tender responsibilities and monitor progress throughout the bid cycle.


• Lead internal tender review meetings and support the bid approval process.


• Conduct post‑tender reviews and identify root causes of unsuccessful bids.

2. Technical & Commercial Review

• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and scope requirements.


• Validate quantity take-offs, estimates, unit rates, and cost breakdowns.


• Challenge estimates and identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimization.


• Ensure alignment between technical scope, execution methodology, and commercial pricing.

3. Bid Strategy & Risk Management

• Develop bid strategies in coordination with senior management.


• Identify commercial risks, exclusions, qualifications, and key assumptions.


• Develop pricing strategies that balance competitiveness with profitability.


• Support contract negotiations and post‑tender discussions where required.

4. Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Planning, and Project Management teams.


• Engage suppliers and subcontractors for major package quotations.


• Participate in client meetings, pre‑bid conferences, and tender clarifications.


• Support post‑tender commercial clarifications and bid adjustments.

5. Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Supervise, mentor, and develop Senior Estimators and estimation engineers.


• Maintain cost databases, historical tender data, and estimation benchmarks.


• Drive continuous improvement in estimation processes, accuracy, and submission quality.


• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across the estimation team.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering – mandatory.


• Postgraduate qualifications in Construction or Commercial Management is an advantage.

Experience

• 12+ years of estimation experience within Infrastructure, EPC, or major construction projects.


• Minimum 3 years in a senior estimation, bid management, or team‑lead position.


• Strong experience managing multi‑discipline tenders.


• Experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC is mandatory/preferred.

Technical & Commercial Skills

• Advanced expertise in multi‑discipline estimation.


• Strong knowledge of EPC tendering and the complete bid lifecycle.


• Advanced commercial judgment covering pricing strategy, risk allocation, mark‑ups, and margins.


• Strong understanding of BOQs, quantity take‑offs, cost databases, and value engineering.


• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, estimation software, and tender management systems.

Certifications

• Professional Engineering Membership is preferred.


• MRICS or equivalent QS qualification is an advantage.

Languages

• Full professional proficiency in English.


• Arabic language skills are an advantage.