Lead Proposal

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Lead Proposal to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical equipment manufacturing, tendering, technical proposal development, and cost estimation, particularly for boilers, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and other process equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and submission of technical and commercial proposals in response to RFQs and tenders.
• Review tender documents, engineering drawings, technical specifications, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Prepare and validate detailed cost estimates covering materials, fabrication, welding, machining, testing, inspection, and other manufacturing activities.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Procurement, QA/QC, and Sales / Marketing teams to ensure technically compliant and commercially competitive bids.
• Evaluate applicable codes and standards, including ASME BPVC, TEMA, and relevant industry specifications.
• Manage pre-bid and post-bid clarifications, identify technical and commercial risks, and support bid strategy development.
• Guide proposal team members and contribute to improving estimation accuracy, costing systems, and proposal quality.
• Facilitate the handover of approved cost estimates and relevant documentation to Project Management following contract award.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in proposals, tendering, estimation, or costing within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of boilers, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and static process equipment.
• Working knowledge of ASME codes, material specifications, fabrication processes, and inspection requirements.
• Proficiency in technical drawing interpretation, BOQ verification, cost estimation, and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical, coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.