Senior Bid Manager (architectural Consultancy Background)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
- Location: Dubai
- Sector: Architecture
- Job type: Permanent
- Salary: Negotiable and within market rates.
- Job ref: 415
- Duration: Permanent
- Startdate: ASAP or maximum one month
We are looking for a Senior Bid Manager for our client in Dubai, who is well known for their iconic projects. The Bid Manager\xe2\x80\x99s primary role is to assist and support the Bid Director in the tender/ bidding process and in the selection and negotiation process of sub consultants. Immediate Reporting Relationships:
In turn, our client offers a competitive, tax free salary plus medical insurance, gratuity (end of service), annual air ticket and annual leave.
If you meet the criteria listed above, please apply only ONCE with a copy of your CV by pressing the apply button to be considered. We receive many applications so if you do not hear from us within 5 days, please consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.
In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us your consent to process your data in-line with our Privacy and Data Protection Policies which can be read on the privacy policy page on our website.
- Reports to: Managing Director/ Bid Director.
- Line Manager: Bid Director
- Reviews EOIs and RFPs from clients and provides summary of project brief, scope of services and submission requirements.
- Prepares and/or issues RFP tender queries to clients;
- Coordinates with clients regarding RFP tender queries;
- Prepares, issues and/or reviews bid and tender proposals submissions;
- Prepares RFP project brief and scope of services for subconsultants/ specialists;
- Issues RFPs to subconsultants/ specialists;
- Provides advice and guidance on RFPs\xe2\x80\x99 scope of services and requirements for subconsultants/ specialists;
- Coordinates with and provides response to subconsultants\xe2\x80\x99/ specialists\xe2\x80\x99 queries during bidding and tender process;
- Forwards client contracts (provided in RFPs) to the Commercial Director and/or Contracts Administrator for review and comments;
- Forwards project brief, scope of services and programme (provided in RFPs) to the Project Director and Executive Director \xe2\x80\x93 Architecture for their review and comments;
- Prepares cost analysis and summary of subconsultants\xe2\x80\x99/ specialists\xe2\x80\x99 proposals
- Coordinates, Managing Director and/or the BD & Operation Director to discuss and finalize fee proposals;
- Prepares, issues and/or reviews response to clients\xe2\x80\x99 post tender clarifications and submissions;
- Prepares and/or issues project handovers to project management team, design team and contracts team, upon receipt of notice of project contract award from the Managing Director or the BD & Operation Director;
- Assists and/or facilitates in the selection and negotiation process of subconsultants/ specialists during project execution design stages;
- Assists and/or facilitates in issuing of notifications of awards (via email) to selected subconsultants/ specialists during project execution design stages;
- Other duties and tasks as may be required, assigned and/or instructed by the Bid Director.
- Good leadership, interpersonal, organizational and management skills;
- Good working knowledge and understanding of consultancy tender and bidding process;
- Good and effective communication (written and verbal) skills in English;
- Proficiency in other languages (Arabic, French, etc.) is an advantage;
- Proficient basic computer and software (MS Office \xe2\x80\x93 Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) skills;
- Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Primavera) is an advantage;
- Working knowledge of design, drafting and BIM (Building Information Modelling) software (AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup) is an advantage;
- Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in architecture or engineering preferred, relevant advanced degree or post graduate degree is an advantage;
- +12 years of professional experience in the architecture, consulting industry with recent experience as a Bid Manager in the GCC;
In turn, our client offers a competitive, tax free salary plus medical insurance, gratuity (end of service), annual air ticket and annual leave.
If you meet the criteria listed above, please apply only ONCE with a copy of your CV by pressing the apply button to be considered. We receive many applications so if you do not hear from us within 5 days, please consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.
In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us your consent to process your data in-line with our Privacy and Data Protection Policies which can be read on the privacy policy page on our website.
- Where we indicate a band of PQE for a role, this indicates how long we would expect an architecture professional to take to gain the level of experience required in an appropriate context. It does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE who can demonstrate that they have acquired the relevant experience.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1589320
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned