Job Description
Mane is currently seeking a Senior Estimator to join the team of a leading Construction company. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational abilities, excellent time management skills, and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and align bid strategies with the Preconstruction Director to secure profitable orders and meet business bid targets.
* Build and maintain relationships with clients and their representatives to ensure a clear understanding of their requirements.
* Manage and uphold the approved bid budget effectively.
* Lead the preparation, coordination, and delivery of customer presentations as required.
* Oversee the establishment, development, and implementation of bid management processes, including:
* Compilation of tender settlement documentation.
* Creation of bid management plans and bid schedules.
* Selection of major supply chain partners (when necessary).
* Collaboration with supply chain members to formulate aspects of the bid offer.
* Preparation of written technical, legal, and financial components of bids.
* Maintenance of document control and clarification response records.
* Documentation of meeting proceedings.
* Conducting customer intelligence gathering.
* Maintain thorough knowledge of tender requirements to ensure compliance with all bid deliverables.
* Apply best practices and innovative solutions across bid processes within the business stream.
* Lead Tender Settlement meetings to obtain necessary approvals.
* Manage the handover of secured projects effectively.
* Establish and maintain a Project Risk Register.
Skills:
* Degree-qualified.
* Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
* Membership in a relevant professional body, such as RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE, MICE, or MIStructE, is preferred.
* Familiarity with estimating software.
This role is suited for a proactive professional with a strategic mindset and a dedication to excellence in bid management and project handovers.