Senior Mechanical Tender & Estimation Team Lead

Proteinea; Coffeyville (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation provided

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Social insurance

Job summary

Proteinea is seeking an experienced Mechanical Tender Team Leader to drive tendering and estimation for mechanical works across industrial, infrastructure, and EPC projects. You will lead the tender/estimation team, review drawings and BOQs, prepare cost estimates, and develop competitive, technically sound bids while coordinating with Technical, Procurement and Planning teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6–10 years of relevant experience, plus strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 6–10 years of experience in mechanical tendering, estimation, or proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Mechanical Tender/Estimation team, ensuring accurate and timely tender submissions.
• Review tender documents, drawings, specifications, BOQs, and contractual requirements.
• Lead the preparation of cost estimates, material quantities, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations to achieve competitive and optimized pricing.
• Coordinate with Technical, Procurement, Planning, and Project teams to develop comprehensive bids.
• Lead technical clarifications, value engineering, and post-tender negotiations.
• Identify tender risks, exclusions, assumptions, and commercial opportunities.
• Review awarded projects against estimated vs. actual costs and apply lessons learned.
• Monitor tender pipeline and team performance to meet business and submission targets.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Tender/Estimation Engineers.

Skills

Tendering leadership

Bid estimation

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Proteinea is seeking an experienced Mechanical Tender Team Leader to drive tendering and estimation for mechanical works across industrial, infrastructure, and EPC projects. You will lead the tender/estimation team, review drawings and BOQs, prepare cost estimates, and develop competitive, technically sound bids while coordinating with Technical, Procurement and Planning teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and 6–10 years of relevant experience, plus strong