Manager - Proposals

Worldwide, energy asset owners choose CB&I Asset Solutions as their asset management partner, confident in our ability to deliver tailored, value driven asset management solutions.

Our commitment is simple but powerful: to deliver value to our customers through safe, effective and efficient operations, maintenance, wells and decommissioning solutions, specializing in late life energy assets.

We're committed to investing in our people, and to building exceptional teams who deliver. Our people are trusted by our customers to safely operate their energy assets, improve performance and extend asset life through innovative solutions.

We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.

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JOB TITLE: MANAGER – PROPOSALS

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the Proposals co-ordination for the Asia Pacific region.
• Support with drafting proposal documents, presentations, and RFP responses
• Track proposal timelines, deadlines, and action items; flag slippage proactively
• Coordinate proposal review cycles and stakeholder feedback collection
• Organize proposal kick-off meetings and logistical coordination
• Maintain proposal and commercial tracking systems
• Manage and lead APAC proposal team
• Support business development activities including attending client meetings and opportunity assessment
• Maintain a database of information to ensure an efficient proposals compilation process.
• Interface with other departments (Finance, HR, Commercial) on behalf of the BD team to ensure all information is submitted on time.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in all interactions
• Supports the team in managing proposal budgets. Ensure procurement protocols are followed to maintain cost control. Contributes to operational efficiency through process improvements and cost-conscious administration.
• Identifies and proposes solutions to operational and administrative inefficiencies. Demonstrates resourcefulness in managing competing priorities. Escalates appropriately to the Operations Director on significant issues. Contributes ideas for process improvement and system enhancements.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Education: Secondary qualification or equivalent; certifications in business administration, office management, or project coordination preferred but not essential.
• Experience: 5-10 years' experience in a proposal’s role. Familiarity with oil and gas industry or related sectors preferred but not essential. Exposure to proposal/business development support activities is advantageous.
• Smart organizer: You think systematically about processes and catch problems before they escalate.
• Process improver: You notice broken workflows and suggest/implement better ways of working.
• Commercially aware: You understand why proposals and business development matter; you add value, not just formatting.
• Self-directed: You don't need constant supervision; you take initiative and follow through.
• Growth mindset: You see this as a steppingstone to an Office Manager or Business Manager role in a growing company.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); comfortable learning new tools.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in administrative work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Familiarity with operational or commercial systems; comfortable with CRM, ERP, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving orientation and initiative; willing to suggest improvements.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of business development.
• Excellent discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Adaptability and comfort working in a growing, evolving business.
• High standard of professionalism and presentation.
• Team player with collaborative approach.
• Delivery focused while maintaining HSE awareness.
• Willingness to learn and develop in operations and business support disciplines.
• Comfortable with a dynamic pace and emerging responsibilities in a growing team.