Tender Manager (A1 Main Contractor)

About Our Client

Our client is a very reputable A1 main contractor with a successful track record of constructing, developing and managing an award-winning portfolio of residential and business space properties.

They are looking for an individual to join them in their growing team, here is your chance to be part of an exciting team geared towards both company and personal success.

Tender Manager (A1 Main Contractor)

Job Highlights:

. 5-daywork week from 8.30 am to 6.00 pm

. Company transport pick up to and from MRT station

. Stable and conducive working environment

Job Summary:

The Tender Manager is responsible for managing all contractual, commercial, and financial aspects during the tender stage of construction projects. The role ensures that tender submissions are commercially sound, contractually complaint, and aligned with the company's risk management strategy and business objectives.

Job Description:

Tender Strategy and Leadership

. Lead the end-to-end tender process for construction projects.

. Lead internal tender review meetings and management approvals.

. Advise management on pricing level, risk allocation, and competitiveness.

. Conduct tender kick-off meetings and assign responsibilities to team members.

Costing & Commercial Control

• Review all quantity take-off and ensure accuracy of measurements.

• Review and validate of Bills of Quantities (BQ), Pricing schedules and Cost build-ups(direct cost, preliminaries, etc.) and ensure build-ups cost/SOR reflects the market conditions, resource and productivity assumptions, risk contingencies where applicable and commercially competitive for management consideration and approval

• Review, analyze and evaluate all subcontractors and suppliers quotations in term of technical compliance to the tender specification and ensure scope alignment.

• Ensure consistency between drawings, client and consultants intent and specifications, and pricing.

• Lead value engineering and alternative proposal development.

• Establish and communicate quotation submission timelines aligned with the overall tender program.

• Actively monitor quotation status and follow up with subcontractors and suppliers bosses to ensure timely submission.

• Establish, maintain, and regularly update the subcontractor and supplier master calling list for tender enquiries and ensuring the calling lists are accurate, current, and relevant to each project's scope, trade packages, and technical requirements.

Risk &Contractual Review

• Review Conditions of Contract (PSSCOC, SIA, FIDIC, etc.).

• Identify and assess commercial and contractual risks, including Liquidated damages, Payment terms, Variation mechanisms and Design liabilities

• Draft and prepare tender, commercial qualifications and clarifications where necessary.

• Ensure the Schedule of Rates (SOR) is fully reviewed, approved, and in proper order for submission to consultants.

• Advise management on risk mitigation and pricing contingencies.

Team Coordination

• Coordinate internal teams: Quantity Surveyors, Design / Technical / Planning teams, Procurement, M&E teams

• Liaise and manage tender queries, addendum, and clarification responses with consultants and subcontractors and ensure all discrepancies are clarified and ensure all incorporated in the tender pricing.

Tender Submission and Presentation

• Ensure tender submissions are fully compliant with tender requirements and submitted on time and in the correct format

• Oversee preparation of Method statements, Construction programmes and technical submissions

• Attend tender interviews, presentations, and post-tender clarifications.

• Participate in negotiation meetings where required.

Post-Tender Review& Handover upon award

• Conduct post-tender analysis (win/loss review).

• Lead handover of awarded tenders to project and contracts teams for all costing, tender and contract documentation, detailing and measurement, subcontractor/supplier quotations etc. required for execution of the projects

• Ensure smooth transition from pre-contract to post-contract stage.

Post-Award Contract Review

• Review all contract documents issued by consultants upon award, including: Letter of Award (LOA), Contract Agreement, Bills of Quantities / Schedule of Rates, Appendices, drawings, and specifications, qualifications, terms, and conditions fully align with the company's tender offer, and ensure documents are in order prior to management sign-off.

• Identify discrepancies, omissions, or adverse changes and liaise with consultants to resolve them prior to execution.

• Ensure final signed documents are properly distributed and handed over to project and contract administration teams.

Job Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Building, Law, or related discipline

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in main contractor tendering and contract management

• Strong experience in building construction projects

• Proven track record in tender contract review and risk management

Skills &Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of construction contracts and tendering practices

• Strong commercial acumen and risk assessment skills

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight tender deadlines

This job description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Our client reserves the right to revise the job and may at their discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Are you ready for a challenging and exciting endeavour that will require the investment of a lot of hard work, dedication and all your experience Are you ready to bring your skills and competencies to support the establishment and enhancement of our client's business If yes, you might be exactly the new team member they are looking for!

Please submit your updated and comprehensive CV in MS WORD FORMAT ONLY (NOT PDF) with full career details, stating current or last drawn salary with full breakdown such as base, incentives, AWS, etc. and expected salary, contact details, educational qualifications, working experiences, reasons for leaving each past employment(s) and availability date to:

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What our client offers

Our client offers an attractive remuneration package, a fast-paced and exciting working environment and provide challenging opportunities for career advancement. They care about their employees. They are not just an employer. They are a Team. They do not just offer you a job, they offer you a career. By joining their team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for customers, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic and fast-growing organization.

Thank You!

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career with our client. Due to the high volume of incoming applications, we will not be able to respond to all applicants. Therefore, only shortlisted applicants will be notified for interviews. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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