Global Bid Manager: Gas Turbine Driven Compressors

Siemens Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Supportive culture

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K match

Family benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Lead Bid Manager / Baseline Manager for O&G GTC Pipeline / Midstream in Houston. You will lead techno-commercial bids for gas turbine driven compressor trains and define standard offerings and baselines, driving cost reductions and lead time optimization.

This role involves collaborating with regional sales, suppliers, and engineering teams across the globe, with international travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and experience working with both commercial and technical solutions.
• 12+ years in application engineering, sales, detail engineering and/or project management for turbomachinery rotating equipment.
• 5+ years in cost analysis, specification management, and project bidding.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of pipeline/midstream regulations and emissions standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to the global team on gas turbine driven compression trains for pipeline and midstream markets.
• Collaborate with Sales to develop opportunities, select optimal compressors and gas turbines, and position Siemens Energy solutions.
• Prepare techno-commercial budget bids for complete gas turbine driven compressor trains.
• Lead bid management with support from Bid Management Team and compression colleagues for detailed budgets and firm bids.
• Coordinate cost analysis and cost-out initiatives for competitive bids.
• Ensure proposals meet Siemens Energy standards for quality, completeness, and timeliness.
• Deliver technical presentations and engage in customer clarifications (technical & commercial).
• Define and maintain standard offerings and baselines by product line for pipeline/midstream.
• Conduct gap analyses between standard offerings and customer specs; close gaps strategically.
• Benchmark against competitors and tailor solutions to market requirements, including localization and emissions considerations.
• Capture lessons learned and share best practices to improve future bids.

Skills

Bid management

Cost analysis

Project bidding

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical)

Job description

Siemens Energy is seeking a Lead Bid Manager / Baseline Manager for O&G GTC Pipeline / Midstream in Houston. You will lead techno-commercial bids for gas turbine driven compressor trains and define standard offerings and baselines, driving cost reductions and lead time optimization.

This role involves collaborating with regional sales, suppliers, and engineering teams across the globe, with international travel up to 20%.