[Job Vacancy] Bids and Proposals Manager at Nestoil Limited

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Nestoil is Nigeria’s largest indigenous Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPCC) Company in the Oil and Gas sector and has been a significant contributor to local content in the industry since inception about 30 years ago. With about 2,000 direct employees, Nestoil continues to redefine industry standards in Pipeline Construction, Repairs and Maintenance with associated facilities for Dredging, River Crossing and Shoreline Protection.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bids & Proposals Manager

Location: Nigeria

Description

At Nestoil, we’re on an evolutionary journey where we’re changing our story. We are looking to hire an experienced Bids & Proposals Manager to join our diverse team in our subsidiary, Energy Works Technology Limited (EWT).
In this role, you will be tasked with achieving company’s revenue and turnover through the robust development and packaging of competitive and profitable bids/tenders.

Responsibilities As a Bids & Proposals Manager, you will be responsible for:

Fully reviewing and understanding the client’s Prequalification, Invitation to Tenders/Request for Quotation documents. 
Creating Bid tender Strategy to differentiate EWT bid from competition.
Liaising with internal stakeholders to assist in collating accurate data for the preparation of proposals.
Accurately interpreting client’s technical specification and producing a compliant technical proposal; offering more suitable alternatives where appropriate.
Developing Responsibility Matrix for all the departments and disciplines whose inputs are required for the Prequalification, Invitation to Tenders/Request for Quotation with the Group or Strategic Business Units.
Preparing/reviewing commercial offer including price breakdown as per clients’ requirement.
Preparing post tender clarification responses.
Managing sub proposals and less complex proposals that EWT is the prime.
Evaluation of Nigerian Content Development Act requirement for technical tender.
Identify and track potential procurements that are consistent with the Company’s core competencies and strategic priorities
Ensuring strictly adherence to HSE policies and procedures and that safe work methods applied.
Accurately interpreting client’s commercial requirements and ensuring any commercial or contractual risks to the company are identified and mitigated.
Facilitating inputs from Technical and Commercial personnel as well as partner organizations, vendors and/or subcontractors as appropriate.
Updating the MD/CEO on a regular basis about the bid progress and areas of difficulties.

Requirements What are we looking for?

Minimum of HND / B.Eng in relevant Engineering or related engineering qualification. 
Minimum of 15 years’ experience in proposals, including at last 7 years at proposal management level in the upstream oil and gas industry (both onshore and offshore).
Proven ability to deliver a high-quality proposal with due regard to safety and the environment in all designs/concepts, on time and within budget.
Sound understanding of Project Management principles. 
Knowledge and competence in the design of all company’s products and services and all production activities carried out by EWT.
Good communication and team building skills – well able to lead and gain the respect of team members, clients and 3rd parties (internal and external)
Previous direct experience as part of a project team in a proposals engineering and/or project engineering role is a prerequisite.
Previous experience of pressure vessels and ASME code is preferred but not essential.
Analyzing the Bid/Tender documentation to creating a bid tender strategy.
Functional practice/experience of NEC of FIDIC contract management.
Ability to improvise/prioritize with little notice without losing attention to detail
Ability to manage interfaces both internally, and externally with contractors and authorities.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite packages including MS Project or Primavera P6.
Ability to work under pressure against tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of consistency, accuracy and quality is essential.
Solid working knowledge of relevant Oil and Gas industry engineering codes and standards.
Knowledge and compliance of EWT Quality Management System.
Sound understanding of HSSE Management systems. Apt reporting and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex information into well-structured and easily understood reports and management presentations.
Application of codes/specification requirements. Have good knowledge of code of practice and relevant standards.

How to ApplyInterested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Application Deadline 14th April, 2023.