Contract Manager

Job Description

Oversee the pre-tender and pre-contract stages of electrical projects, ensuring precise cost estimation, competitive tendering, thorough risk evaluation, and full technical compliance. This position plays a key role in winning successful bids and driving the company’s growth, demanding strong QS and estimation expertise, commercial insight, and a solid understanding of electrical engineering works.

• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates for electrical works, covering materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractor components.
• Develop cost plans, pricing strategies, and value engineering solutions to support the preparation of competitive bids.
• Benchmark project costs and maintain updated cost databases to support future tender preparations.
• Oversee the entire tendering process, from preparation and submission to post-submission follow-up.
• Review tender documents to ensure full understanding and compliance with all client requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to source and secure competitive quotations.
• Evaluate technical specifications, drawings, and client requirements to ensure full compliance.
• Identify and assess potential risks, exclusions, and clarifications throughout the bid preparation process.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure design and technical inputs are aligned with commercial objectives.
• Engage with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors throughout the pre-tender stage.
• Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, procurement, and project delivery) to gather accurate and timely inputs.
• Assist directors and senior management in preparing and participating in bid presentations and negotiations.
• Compile bid summaries, detailed cost breakdowns, and pre-tender analysis reports.
• Keep comprehensive records of all tender submissions, clarifications, and related communications.
• Deliver regular reports on tender pipelines and bid success performance.

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