tendering manager

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 We are looking for a qualified professional to
 
 lead and manage the end-to-end tendering process
 
 for large-scale real estate development projects. The role covers everything from
 
 RFP development and contractor pre-qualification to bid evaluation, negotiation, and contract award
 
 . You will ensure full compliance with procurement policies, company standards, and applicable laws &mdash; while driving
 
 cost efficiency, value creation, and strategic impact
 
 across our projects.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Roles &amp; Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 1- Tendering Leadership
 
 
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 Manage the tendering process across multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with procurement policies and procedures.
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 Oversee the preparation, issuance, and evaluation of tender documents, ensuring completeness and compliance with project and legal requirements.
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 Supervise and guide junior staff/tender coordinators in day-to-day tendering activities.
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 2- Pre-qualification &amp; Vendor Management
 
 
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 Lead pre-qualification of consultants, contractors, and suppliers, classifying them by expertise and performance history.
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 Maintain and expand a robust database of vendors and service providers (local and international).
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 Assess market trends, vendor capabilities, and pricing benchmarks to ensure competitive sourcing.
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 3- Tender Evaluation &amp; Award
 
 
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 Review and approve technical and commercial evaluation criteria to ensure fairness and transparency.
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 Liaise with project management, design, finance, procurement, and legal teams for bid evaluation and clarifications.
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 Evaluate commercial proposals with the support of cost estimation teams.
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 Lead commercial negotiations with bidders to secure best value while minimizing risk exposure.
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 Finalize recommendations and prepare reports for management approval.
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 4- Contracts &amp; Compliance
 
 
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 Ensure contract terms are aligned with company policies, legal standards, and project objectives.
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 Provide input during drafting and finalization of Letters of Intent (LOIs), contract documents, and award notifications.
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 Support risk management through contractual analysis and mitigation strategies.
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 5- Stakeholder Engagement
 
 
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 Collaborate with internal departments to align procurement and tendering with project strategies.
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 Facilitate site visits, pre-bid meetings, and clarifications between bidders and internal stakeholders.
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 Provide advisory support to management on tendering strategies and procurement decisions.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, or Business Administration.
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 7&ndash;10 years of experience
 
 in tendering and procurement, with at least 3 years in a supervisory/managerial role within a
 
 real estate developer/client-side organization
 
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 Proven track record of managing large and complex tenders (consultants, contractors, and service providers).
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 Strong commercial and contractual knowledge with the ability to lead negotiations.
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 Familiarity with suppliers in UAE and international markets.
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 ERP/Oracle systems experience is a strong advantage.
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 Key Skills &amp; Competencies:
 
 
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 Strong leadership and team management skills.
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 Excellent knowledge of procurement and tendering practices.
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 Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills.
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 Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
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 Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
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 Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
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 High level of professionalism, integrity, and decision-making capability.
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Tendering Manager

Guildhall

The Role
 Guildhall is seeking an experienced Tendering manager to join our client's team in Qatar who is a leading engineering and construction consultancy in Qatar, recognized for managing large-scale infrastructure, commercial, and mixed-use development projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for submitting completed bids to existing or prospective customers on time and within budget, ensuring that all questions have been answered as fully as possible. Roles & Responsibilities: • Present commercial and technical bids to higher management • Plan and manage all aspects of bids, providing subject matter expertise where required. • Coordinate the production of bids and proposals, producing a cost bid plan, and gain all relevant authorizations. • Record, analyze, and manage issues, risks, changes, and dependencies during the bid. • Ensure all bids have a win strategy that is communicated to all team members and reflected in the submission • Manage bids from receipt of tender documentation to handover to the production team • Lead the tender team at Bidders Conferences, Mid-term interviews, and post-tender interviews as required • Develop a strategy for winning each individual bid. This should include, but not be limited to, quality, design development, innovation, supply chain, financial & legal response • Hold launch meetings & regular review meetings with the bid team to ensure that the bid is on course • Lead production of the bid document in both electronic and hard copy formats. Supervise the administration staff working on the document. • Manage final negotiations leading to Contract signing • Effectively communicate bid strategy and solutions to the construction team • To be up to date with market conditions, vendors, and pricings.
 
Requirements
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<li>Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Engineering with appropriate professional accreditations and/or a significant number of years of formal and practical preparation in the area of construction contract management. • 10 - 15 years; experience in the preparation, negotiation, and management of large-scale civil (office, hotel, apartment high high-rise complexes) and industrial construction contracts and sub-contracts. Gulf experience is a definite asset. • Previous experience in BIM and Facility Management (FM) tenders is desirable. • Experience with Candy Tender Software required. • Experience of working in a similar role within a General Contractor, preferably in Qatar. • Experience in Planning and Managing the Bid Process. • Experience of bid management and bid co-ordination on design and build and traditional contract forms at tender and construction stages is essential • Proven success in winning bids/tenders, ideally from within the Construction industry • Well-developed analytical, oral, and presentation/communication skills • familiarity with ERP systems, like Microsoft Dynamics preferred. • Ability to ensure standards and specifications are met.</li>
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About the company
 Guildhall is the most respected HR & Headhunting Consultancy in the MENA Region. With deep, extensive knowledge of HR & Recruiting in the region, Guildhall has become a trusted partner of choice for candidates and clients. Starting from an exclusive recruitment agency in Dubai - UAE, Guildhall has grown into an elite service with the ability to cover vacancies in across MENA and Asia-pacific. Offering tailored Career Sessions and an innovative industry-first membership program designed to save money on core services. Guildhall is the partner of choice.

Keller Grundbau

The Role
 Key role, responsible for leading the preparation of accurate and competitive tenders, managing the full estimation process, and ensuring the successful delivery of technical and commercial proposals. The role requires a deep understanding of geotechnical construction techniques, ground engineering solutions, and local market dynamics. Duties & Responsibilities • Lead the preparation and submission of tenders for geotechnical and ground engineering projects. • Review technical specifications, drawings, and contract documents to develop accurate and competitive bids. • Coordinate with engineering, design, operations, and procurement teams to ensure technical and commercial accuracy. • Analyze project risks, cost structures, and constructability to optimize tender strategies. • Build and sustain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders within the geotechnical sector. • Support business development. • Support project handover to execution teams and provide ongoing technical/commercial input as required.
 
Requirements
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<li>Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering • Minimum 7 years’ experience in estimation and tendering for geotechnical or specialist foundation contracting, with at least 3 years in a managerial or lead role. • Proven track record in preparing and winning tenders for geotechnical projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC. • Strong technical knowledge of geotechnical construction methods and design principles. • Solid understanding of contractual, commercial, and risk management aspects of tenders. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills. • Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously and work under tight deadlines.</li>
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About the company
 Kellers experience in the geotechnical engineering industry is now over 155 years. Currently Keller is the worlds largest independent Ground Engineering Contractor, renowned for providing technically advanced and cost-effective foundation solutions. Our reputation is built on Engineering excellence and a commitment to continual innovation. Our services are used across the construction spectrum in infrastructure, industrial, commercial, residential and environmental projects. As subcontractor specialists in geotechnical engineering, we have established an international and local presence in the Middle East. Our strong reputation for delivering innovative and cost-effective foundations and ground engineering solutions together within an environment where safety is the number one priority, has made use the reputable company we are today. Working at Keller also means having plenty of opportunity for development. As Kellers business is very challenging, we need to rely on highly skilled professionals. Thus, we support our employees continuously in their personal and professional development. We offer a wide range of training, coaching and other workshops which cover various competencies, including: Technology, Customer relations, Business efficiency, Leadership, Working methods and Communication skills.

Estimation/Tendering Manager (Geotechnical)

BMR Group

4/5 yrs experience MINIMUM**Govt client BUILDING works TENDER PREPARATION**Prior experience needed especially for central govt project depts (like CPWD ,NBCC NPCC, RAILWAYS etc). Special focus on ODISHA stateMain skill- Vendor identification and negotiation; EXPERIENCE IN TENDER DOCUMENT MAKING WORKSJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: &#8377;15,000.00 - &#8377;50,000.00 per monthSchedule: Fixed shiftExperience:Govt BUILDING TENDER preparation: 2 years (Required)Work Location: In personJob Type: Full-timePay: &#8377;15,000.00 - &#8377;50,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Tendering Manager(civil construction)

Alkan Construction & Communication Networks

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 Job Duties and Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Comply to the tendering policies &amp; procedures
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 Support Tendering Manager in the preparation of client requirements &amp; proposal preparation information
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 Support Tendering Manager in the pre-qualification bid stage in terms of quantifying cost factors, rates, materials and labor expenses
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 Ensure product technical compliance with the client requirements&rsquo;
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 Collect information &amp; verify updated market prices, new suppliers in alignment with the Procurement Department based on previously executed projects
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 Prepare profit and loss report
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 Prepare technical offers in alignment with Tendering Director
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 Study and evaluate received subcontractors&rsquo; offers
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 Estimate the project's cost and pricing in terms of dry cost, labor cost&hellip;etc.
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 Collect raw material prices by floating all the RFQs in the formal form to the suppliers in order to collect offers
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 Negotiate with suppliers on the lead time, cost, and quality so as to obtain the maximum benefit for the company
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 Review and manage the supplier base to ensure consistency with the sourcing strategy.
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 Review/assess technical specifications, BOQ, and drawings to determine suitable vendors and suppliers.
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 Prepare subcontractors' and suppliers&rsquo; packages and issue requests for quotations to qualified vendors as per project approved vendor list.
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 Prepare proposals for technical and commercial offers.
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in mechanical engineering.
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 Years Of Experience from 3 &ndash; 6
 
 
 Years of experience.
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 Excellent Knowledge of HVAC, Fire, and plumping.
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 Construction background is a must.
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 Analytical &amp; planning skills.
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 Manage differences and teamwork effectiveness.
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 Excellent MS capabilities.
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 Good user of AutoCAD.
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 Very good command of English language.
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Tendering Engineer

Euro Systems

Job Title: Estimation Manager &ndash; Aluminum &amp; Fa&ccedil;ade Location: United Arab Emirates Position Type: Full-TimeJob SummaryWe are seeking an accomplished Estimation Manager to lead our aluminum and fa&ccedil;ade estimation department. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing accurate and competitive cost proposals, managing tender submissions, and providing strategic commercial insights that directly impact the company&rsquo;s profitability and market position. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, commercial acumen, and leadership ability to drive excellence in estimation and tendering processes.Key Responsibilities1. Estimation &amp; Tendering<ul><li>Lead the preparation of detailed and competitive cost estimates for aluminum and fa&ccedil;ade systems including curtain walls, cladding, windows, louvers, and doors.</li><li>Review and analyze project drawings, specifications, and BOQs to determine material, labor, and equipment requirements.</li><li>Deliver comprehensive and compliant tender submissions within tight deadlines.</li></ul>2. Cost Analysis &amp; Risk Assessment<ul><li>Break down costs into direct, indirect, overheads, and contingencies.</li><li>Identify risks, discrepancies, and cost optimization opportunities within tender documents.</li><li>Recommend value engineering alternatives to improve competitiveness and profitability.</li></ul>3. Vendor &amp; Supplier Coordination<ul><li>Source competitive quotations from suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors.</li><li>Maintain and update cost databases, market rates, and historical pricing records.</li><li>Evaluate and negotiate technical and commercial offers for best value procurement.</li></ul>4. Cross-Functional Collaboration<ul><li>Collaborate with design, engineering, procurement, and operations teams to align estimates with execution strategies.</li><li>Partner with sales and business development teams to formulate pricing strategies.</li><li>Support post-tender negotiations, clarifications, and contract finalization.</li></ul>5. Team Leadership &amp; Process Improvement<ul><li>Manage, train, and mentor a team of estimators and quantity surveyors.</li><li>Standardize estimation procedures, tools, and templates to ensure efficiency and consistency.</li><li>Drive compliance with company policies, ISO standards, and industry best practices.</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Experience<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.</li><li>10&ndash;15 years of experience in aluminum and fa&ccedil;ade estimation, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of curtain walls, stick and unitized systems, structural glazing, cladding, and architectural aluminum solutions.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Excel, AutoCAD, and estimation software such as CCS (Candy), PlanSwift, or equivalent.</li><li>Strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, and negotiation ability.</li><li>Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: AED12,000.00 - AED18,000.00 per month

Estimation Manager – Aluminum & Façade

Kohistan Builders & Developers

Job Title: Quantity SurveyorExperience: 10 Years (Proven experience in construction project planning and management)Education: Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a relate fieldJob Location: WahSalary Range: Competitive SalaryJob Description: As a Quantity Surveyor at Kohistan Builders &amp; Developers, you will play a pivotal role in managing and controlling costs within our projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tendering and possess extensive experience in the field of quantity surveying.Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Tendering Process: Lead and manage the tendering process, ensuring accurate and competitive bids. Collaborate with the project team to understand project requirements and develop comprehensive cost estimates.</li><li>Cost Management: Monitor project costs throughout the entire lifecycle, identifying potential cost overruns or savings. Implement effective cost control measures to ensure projects stay within budget.</li><li>Quantity Takeoff and Estimation: Conduct detailed quantity takeoffs and estimations for materials, labor, and other project-related costs. Utilize industry-standard methods to ensure accuracy.</li><li>Contract Negotiation: Engage in negotiations with suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors to secure favorable terms and conditions. Review and assess contract documents to identify potential risks and opportunities.</li><li>Project Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all project-related costs, including contracts, change orders, and other relevant documentation. Provide regular reports to the project team and senior management.</li><li>Risk Management: Identify potential risks and uncertainties in project costing and develop strategies to mitigate these risks. Work closely with the project team to ensure proactive risk management.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.</li><li>10 years of proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with a focus on tendering.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of construction costs, contracts, and procurement processes.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills.</li><li>Proficiency in relevant software and tools (e.g., MS Excel, cost estimating software).</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeWork Location: In personApplication Deadline: 30/08/2025

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