• Application Deadline:
• Position: Bid / Tender and Technical Commercial Lead



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 8 - 10 years



• Location Rivers




• City Port Harcourt




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Bid/Tender and Technical Commercial Lead to oversee the preparation, coordination, and submission of competitive bids and tenders for oil and gas projects.


• The successful candidate will lead the end-to-end bid management process, develop winning commercial strategies, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure the delivery of technically compliant and commercially competitive proposals that support the organization's growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the complete bid and tender lifecycle, from opportunity identification and qualification through submission and contract award.


• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and HSE to prepare high-quality technical and commercial proposals.


• Review tender documents, invitations to bid (ITBs), requests for proposals (RFPs), and requests for quotations (RFQs) to determine compliance requirements and bid strategy.


• Develop bid execution plans, schedules, and submission timelines to ensure timely delivery of proposals.


• Prepare and review technical proposals, commercial submissions, cost estimates, pricing models, and tender documentation.


• Lead commercial evaluations, pricing reviews, and profitability assessments to support business objectives.


• Conduct risk assessments and identify contractual, commercial, operational, and technical risks associated with tender opportunities.


• Negotiate contractual and commercial terms with clients, vendors, and partners where required.


• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to develop execution methodologies and project delivery strategies.


• Maintain an up-to-date database of tender opportunities, bid outcomes, lessons learned, and market intelligence.


• Support business development activities and establish strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.


• Ensure compliance with company procedures, client requirements, industry regulations, and tender submission standards.


• Prepare management reports, bid performance metrics, pipeline updates, and strategic recommendations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Business Administration, Project Management, Economics, or a related discipline.


• 8-10 years' relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role involving bid management, tendering, contracts, commercial management, or business development within the oil and gas industry.


• Proven track record of successfully leading and securing major tenders and contracts.


• Strong understanding of tendering processes, contract administration, procurement practices, and commercial management principles.


• Experience in preparing technical and commercial proposals for EPC, maintenance, construction, fabrication, procurement, and oilfield service projects.


• Strong knowledge of contract frameworks, pricing strategies, project costing, and financial analysis.


• Ability to interpret technical specifications, scope of work documents, commercial terms, and contractual requirements.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proposal management tools.


• Knowledge of industry contracting models, including lump-sum, unit-rate, framework agreements, and service contracts.


• PMP, APMP, COREN, NSE, or other relevant professional certifications will be an added advantage.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities.

Key Competencies:

• Bid and Tender Management


• Technical and Commercial Proposal Development


• Contract Review and Negotiation


• Cost Estimation and Pricing Strategy


• Business Development and Client Engagement


• Project Commercial Management


• Risk Assessment and Mitigation


• Leadership and Team Coordination


• Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making


• Stakeholder and Relationship Management.