Technical Proposal Manager

Main Function Within Department

Leading the development of high-quality technical proposals and supporting the General manager (Commercial & Proposals) in preparing comprehensive commercial submissions. This role ensures that all proposals are aligned with client requirements, industry standards, and the company's technical and operational capabilities - contributing directly to successful contract acquisition and strategic positioning.

In addition to proposal development, the Technical Proposal Manager collaborates closely with the project manager and construction team during the bidding stage to integrate accurate technical inputs, execution, strategies and resource planning. During project execution, the role extends to monitoring technical performance to ensure alignment with contractual scope and specifications. Upon project completion, the Technical Proposal Manager is responsible for capturing lessons learned to ensure future proposal strategies and execution planning.

Job Description

• Invitation to tender (ITT) review and technical clarification with the clients.
• Define the materials required for the project and prepare Request for Quotations (RFQs)
• Define the activities required for subcontracting and prepare Request for Quotations (RFQs)
• Preparation (or validation) of MTO
• Technical bid evaluation
• Prepare technical proposal (i.e. project execution plan, schedule and etc)
• Coordinate with project, construction and engineering teams during bidding.
• Support General manager (Commercial & Proposal) in bid strategy and pricing.
• Monitor technical execution to ensure alignment with scope and contract.
• Capture lesson learned after project completion for future improvement.

Required Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (Master's degree is an advantage)
• 7+ years in proposals or project engineering in offshore/marine/logistics sector.
• Strong technical understanding of fabrication and ship repair
• Good knowledge of industry standards
• Proficiency in MS office and proposal tool (AutoCAD is a must)
• Strong communication and coordination skills