Proposals Project Manager

Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty. Ltd.; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty. Ltd. is seeking a Proposals Project Manager to lead bid preparation from inception through clarification to award. You will coordinate inputs from multiple divisions, ensure compliance with tender procedures, and drive timely submissions for competitive proposals.

The role requires engineering credentials, tendering experience, and strong communication. You will manage interfaces with stakeholders and maintain accurate status updates to the Proposals Manager.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required (National Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Bachelor's).
• Project management qualification advantageous.
• Driver's license required.
• 3–7 years tendering experience in engineering/EPC preferred.
• Experience with NEC/FIDIC contracts beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Read and evaluate tender documents thoroughly.
• Identify critical returnables for proposal inclusion.
• Lead and allocate tasks to responsible resources and departments.
• Assemble supplied information and confirm adequacy of returnables.
• Assist with tendering processes including legal, technical, board, and commercial aspects.
• Ensure compliance with Lesedi's Tendering Processes and Procedures.
• Meet proposal deadlines consistently.
• Evaluate returnables and identify responsible parties for submissions.
• Collaborate with resources responsible for returnable submissions.
• Lead the proposals process according to established procedures.
• Assist and guide the development process.
• Expedite submission processes and ensure compliance.
• Collate tender returnables into compliant, competitive proposals.
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders.
• Interface management of various involved parties.
• Identify and elevate problematic areas/topics effectively.
• Provide regular status updates to the Proposals Manager.
• Maintain professional client communication.
• Track and follow up on outstanding requirements.

Skills

Proposal development

Stakeholder management

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Team coordination

Negotiation

Education

Engineering degree (National Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Bachelor's)

Tools

MS Office

Adobe PDF Pro

Job description

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Lesedi, as an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company, seeks a Proposals Project Manager to lead the preparation of competitive bids in response to client enquiries. In this crucial role, you will manage the proposal process from business development and tender inception through clarifications and up to tender award, ensuring all submissions are compliant and professional. You will interface with various divisions and support services to gather required inputs, drive the process to conclusion, and submit compliant bids on time. Your work will be essential to our tender-driven business, helping us secure new projects through well-prepared and competitive proposals.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Proposal Project Management

• Read and evaluate tender documents thoroughly
• Identify critical returnables for proposal inclusion
• Lead and allocate tasks to responsible resources and departments
• Assemble supplied information and confirm adequacy of returnables
• Assist with tendering processes including legal, technical, board, and commercial aspects
• Ensure compliance with Lesedi's Tendering Processes and Procedures
• Meet proposal deadlines consistently

Proposal Coordination

• Evaluate returnables and identify responsible parties for submissions
• Collaborate with and drive resources responsible for returnable submissions
• Lead the proposals process according to established procedures
• Assist and guide the development process
• Expedite submission processes and ensure compliance
• Collate tender returnables into compliant, competitive proposals

Proposal Feedback

• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders
• Interface management of various involved parties
• Identify and elevate problematic areas/topics effectively
• Provide regular status updates to the Proposals Manager
• Maintain professional client communication
• Track and follow up on outstanding requirements

QUALIFICATION

• National Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Project management qualification (advantageous)
• Membership or eligibility for membership with a recognised professional engineering body (e.g. ECSA or equivalent) is advantageous.
  
• A valid driver's licence is required.
  

EXPERIENCE

• 3 – 7 years of post-qualification, relevant tendering experience.
  
• Experience in an engineering industry/EPC environment (beneficial)
• Experience with construction contracts (NEC/FIDIC/Bespoke) (beneficial)
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Cost Engineering/Estimating capability (advantageous)

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge:

• Understanding of estimating processes
• Knowledge of procurement processes
• Good knowledge of project management and proposals processes
• Sound ability to accurately read, analyse, understand and interpret tender documents
• Procedure implementation and development skills

Skills:

• Sound working knowledge of MS Office suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word)
• Proficiency with Adobe (PDF Pro)
• Experience working in proposal teams
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to manage interfaces with different stakeholdersPerformance analysis and reporting
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Written and verbal communication
• Time management and prioritization

Behaviours:

• Highly methodical with attention to detail (accuracy)
• Reliable and logical approach to work
• Ability to work long hours when required
• High demonstration of independence and interdependence
• Capable of recognizing and solving problems effectively
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize work and deadlines
• Tenacious approach to completing assigned tasks
• Ability to work autonomously and use initiative
• Teamwork orientation with respect for colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure
• Self-starter mentality
• Flexibility and multi-tasking capabilities
• High stress tolerance level with controlled emotions and reactions
• Good judgment regarding progress reporting and issue escalation