105774 - Proposal Manager

Job Overview

The Proposal Manager is responsible for leading the development, coordination, and submission of high-quality, competitive, and technically compliant proposals for water and wastewater treatment projects. This role manages the full proposal lifecycle—from opportunity review through final submission—ensuring technical accuracy, commercial competitiveness, and full compliance with client and tender requirements.

The position works closely with engineering, business development, sales, procurement, finance, and project teams to prepare complete technical and commercial proposals, respond to clarifications, and support bid evaluations. The Proposal Manager also supports post-submission activities and contributes to continuous improvement of proposal processes, templates, and cost databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical).
• Postgraduate qualification in water/wastewater engineering or project management is an advantage.
• 7–10+ years of experience in proposal preparation, bidding, or technical sales within the water and wastewater treatment industry.
• Proven experience preparing proposals for wastewater treatment plants (MBR, MBBR, conventional systems) and water treatment plants (RO, filtration, desalination, reuse).
• Demonstrated ability to prepare complete technical and commercial offers for EPC or design-build projects.
• Strong understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes, design principles, and regional pricing structures.
• Ability to perform basic process design, preliminary sizing, and cost estimation at proposal stage.
• Experience reviewing P&IDs, process flow diagrams, equipment datasheets, and applying value engineering.
• Familiarity with tender requirements and industry standards in KSA and the region.
• Strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple proposals simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace and familiarity with proposal management tools, CRM systems, and document control platforms.