Tender Manager

Job Description – Senior Manager – Tender \& Contracts (Civil)

• *Designation:** Senior Manager – Tender \& Contracts
• *Department:** Tendering \& Contracts
• *Industry:** Civil Construction / Infrastructure
• *Experience:** 10–15 Years

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager – Tender \& Contracts to lead the end\-to\-end tendering, estimation, bidding, contract management and commercial activities for civil construction and infrastructure projects. The candidate should have strong expertise in tender preparation, cost estimation, contract negotiation, commercial evaluation and project contract administration.

Key Responsibilities

• *1\. Tender Management**

• Identify and evaluate new tender opportunities from government, private and infrastructure sectors.
• Manage the complete tendering process, including preparation, submission and follow\-up.
• Review tender documents, BOQs, technical specifications, drawings and contract conditions.
• Prepare techno\-commercial proposals and competitive bids.
• Coordinate with internal departments, consultants, vendors and subcontractors for tender requirements.
• Ensure timely submission of tenders in compliance with client requirements.

• *2\. Estimation \& Costing**

• Review project drawings and prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Analyse BOQ, rate analysis, material costs, labour costs and equipment requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from vendors and subcontractors.
• Prepare project budgets and cost comparison statements.
• Identify cost\-saving opportunities while maintaining project quality and profitability.

• *3\. Contract Management**

• Review, draft and negotiate contracts, work orders and agreements.
• Handle contract terms, conditions, payment terms, retention, penalties and liquidated damages.
• Monitor contractual obligations and ensure compliance with agreed terms.
• Manage contract variations, claims, extensions of time (EOT) and dispute resolution.
• Coordinate with legal, finance and project execution teams on contractual matters.

• *4\. Commercial \& Client Coordination**

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, architects and government authorities.
• Participate in pre\-bid meetings, negotiations and commercial discussions.
• Manage post\-tender clarifications and price negotiations.
• Monitor project commercial performance and contractual risks.
• Prepare MIS reports related to tender status, project costing and contract progress.

• *5\. Team Management**

• Lead and guide the tendering and contracts team.
• Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance.
• Establish effective tendering and contract management procedures.
• Ensure accuracy, quality and timely completion of all tender submissions.

Required Qualifications

• B.E / B.Tech in Civil Engineering.
• MBA in Project Management / Construction Management will be an added advantage.

Required Skills \& Competencies

• Strong knowledge of civil construction and infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in tender preparation, estimation, BOQ and rate analysis.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial terms.
• Knowledge of government and private sector tendering procedures.
• Experience in contract negotiation, claims and dispute management.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office and relevant estimation software.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation and communication skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Candidates with experience in reputed civil construction, infrastructure or EPC companies.
• Experience handling high\-value civil construction tenders independently.
• Strong exposure to government and private sector projects.
• Immediate joiners preferred.

Pay: From ₹80,000\.00 per month

Benefits

• Provident Fund

Application Question(s)

• Candidates with experience in reputed civil construction, infrastructure or EPC companies.

Experience handling high\-value civil construction tenders independently.

Strong exposure to government and private sector projects.

Experience

• tendering: 7 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person