Proposal Engineer - Unconventional Projects

Job Purpose:

One of our prestigious clients in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is looking to hire an Proposal Engineer Unconventional Projects. The Proposal Engineers role is to ensure successful proposal delivery to Clients. They act as a catalyst between the relevant functional groups to ensure pre contract compliance commercial integrity timely delivery maximization of companys return and an effective handover. The Proposal Engineers duties and responsibilities apply to all of the PreAward phase of the contract.

Unconventional projects are defined as those outside of the organizations core business streams of rig and ship newbuilds and associated MRO (Maintenance Repair and Overhaul) projects.

Key Accountabilities & Working Relationships:

The Proposal Engineers duties and responsibilities apply to all the PrePost Award phase of the contract. Primary Accountabilities.

Tendering Phase: Proposal & Estimation

• Review InvitationToTender (ITT) Document Package of assigned bids for Unconventional projects and offshore fabrication opportunities such as topsides jackets piles & conductors.
• Registration of the new opportunity in the IFS.
• Create SharePoint folder on the organization server for the collation of ITT / RFQ documents
• Analyze the content and the entirety of tender document package including attachment relating to individual work scopes.
• Distribution of the Tender documentation to various disciplines within the organization for review.
• Development of Tender Assist Register (TAR) and distribution of the Tender documents to various disciplines within the organization for technical inputs.
• Preparing proposal timelines and produce / communicate / monitor proposal action plan to drive opportunity through a structured robust work winning process in conjunction with the Division Head Unconventional Projects P&E.
• Be the focal point with external stakeholders making sure they prioritize the proposals workload to meet the proposal schedule
• Consolidate inputs received from various departments to prepare prebid technical and commercial clarifications for client.
• Coordination with relevant departments within the organization for inputs required in the bid. Information such as but not limited to MTOs equipment and material pricing manhour requirement project schedule PMT and all relevant information as required in the tender specifications shall be made available during the tender process.
• Generate a detailed and itemized listing of required work or tasks in Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) order as per bid requirement.
• Consolidation of all inputs collated from internal and external stakeholders required to deliver the proposal.
• Prepare an effective handover package to projects team upon contract award
• Prepare and submit Techno Commercial proposals for unconventional projects attending Client clarifications Contract Negotiations in Pre & Post award stage of the Bids/Project.
• Work proactively in the continuous improvement of company proposal templates and proposal processes.
• Complying with Health Safety and Environmental policies and procedures and compliance with all audits and inspections
• Participate and provide value input during Tender Review process including inputs on numbers the proposed work package tender qualifications and exclusions and general terms and conditions.
• Handover of complete bid package to Operations when project opportunity is awarded. This includes preparation of budget with allocation for labor cost equipment and materials cost subcontractor miscellaneous and all related costs required during execution of the project.
• Perform other functions as instructed by the Division Head Unconventional Projects P&E.

Commercial & Financial:

• Understanding of current market prices and competition within the region. Adjustment of rates to be offered if deemed necessary due to commercial competitiveness should be consulted and agreed to by the GM Proposals and Estimation.
• Perform cost estimates reviews in conjunction with the Senior Estimator and have the ability to challenge.
• Participate and provide value input on the proposal strategy being prepared by the proposal team including inputs on the proposed scope of work terms and conditions and effective tender qualifications and exclusions.

Risk Management:

• Review major risk allocation issues with the Proposal team to ensure alignment of understanding.
• Participate in bid phase risk assessments and provide strategic input on risk elimination risk allocation risk reduction and risk mitigation.
• Proactively assist in providing recommendations to mitigate project risks.
• Attend Risk Register reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE

Education:
Bachelors degree in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
Professional Qualifications:
Technical Certifications in the related field.
Experience:
6 to 8 years of relevant experience.

Remote Work :

No