Job Description
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Lead the Proposal and Estimation request efficiently.
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Lead the preparation and delivery of high-quality responses to customer requests for proposals (RFPs), estimates, and information, with a specific focus on Control Systems (DCS, Safety Systems, and PLC) for both global and domestic markets.
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Ensuring alignment with sales and operations goals across Green Field and Brown Field/Migrations/Upgrades segments for global and India domestic business.
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Deliver Accurate, professional proposals that exceed customer expectations, and continuously innovate to enhance the proposal development process.
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Efficiently leverage advanced systems, tools, and methodologies to manage estimates, proposals, customer requests, responses, and supporting documentation with accuracy and transparency.
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Maintain a strong track record of proposal success through the application of experience, strategic insights, and effective use of available resources.
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Ensuring timely delivery of high-quality proposals and estimates while promoting collaboration and excellence.
Proposals and estimates are captured within CPQ, as per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
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Complete cost estimates and proposals within the required time.
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Accurate portrayal of costs in the form of cost estimates.
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Propose technical and / or commercial alternatives that enable the lowest compliant bid while providing the highest value to the customer.
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Through experience and by utilizing the resources of the designated team, the Lead Proposal Engineer should coordinate packages from 3rd party vendors and other internal Honeywell organizations.
Responsibilities
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Adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures.
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Study RFQ and other documents / drawings supplied by customer and propose, or seek a consultant led solution which fits technical & commercial requirements.
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Estimate equipment and services using the relevant tools.
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Identify 3rd party Packages / Equipment / Buyout items and engage Procurement to obtain sub-vendor Technical and Commercial offers.
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Identify Packages / Equipment from other Business Units, i.e. Advanced Solutions, Building Solutions, etc. and engage the proper BU to obtain Technical and Commercial offers.
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Working with Procurement, Evaluate the Technical and Commercial Offers received from Third Party Vendors and Honeywell Business Units.
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Complete a full proposal with the required scope of supply/documents
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Respond to post-proposal technical quires/clarifications and update the proposal, if necessary.
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Prepare booking package as per the SOPs when project is awarded.
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Be a collaboration agent, lead efforts for sharing and standardizing of best practices.
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Continuously develop knowledge of new product/releases of Honeywell portfolio.
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Ensure that a Proposal Plan is prepared as per the SOP’s, which should also include all resources, responsibilities, deliverables and dates, for all proposal team members.
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Lead a proposal team to deliver large proposals for multiple clients, often in multiple countries.
Qualifications
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An Engineering degree in Instrumentation / Electronics / Electrical
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Good understanding of DCS, Safety System, PLC, RTU etc.
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A well developed sense of the customer's business and their requirements.
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Understands the unique value.
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proposition of Honeywell's offering.
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Good knowledge of competitor's solutions, value propositions, market strategies, and position.
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Good knowledge of Honeywell Legacy Systems TDC, ML PLC, HC 900, FSC,SM
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Knowledge on Migration Strategies & Add-ons.
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8 - 14 years process automation and / or solutions experience.
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Industrial application experience.
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Team leadership and / or project management experience is beneficial.
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Experience in delivering complete Proposals.
About Us
Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.