Tender & Procurement Manager; Construction Projects

Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

We are seeking a highly experienced and capable Tender & Procurement Manager to lead and oversee all tendering and procurement activities for our upcoming construction and industrial projects. The selected candidate will play a central role in both pre- and post-tender phases, with full responsibility for vendor/subcontractor engagement,bidding strategy, commercial proposal preparation, and material sourcing, cost estimating.

The role requires advanced technical knowledge, deep market insight, and strong coordination with clients, consultants, and internal departments.

• Conducting pre-bid site visits (if needed) to assess site conditions, risks, and logistics Full preparation of tender documentation including commercial and technical submissions.
• Development of pre-qualification documents and company profiles for private and government bids.
• Post-bid negotiations with clients, contractors and consultants to finalize contract terms.
• Coordination with clients, JV partners, consultants, and authorities throughout the bid cycle.
• Selection and screening of tenders from various official platforms
• Ability to interpret and prepare tender documents, drawings, and BOQs.

• Float RFQs for materials, equipment, and subcontract works; evaluate vendor offers.

• Familiarity with FIDIC and GCC (General Conditions of Contract) standards.
• Manage contract documentation, letters, and extensions of time (EOT) claims.
• Handle variation orders, penalties, and project cost control.
• Liaise directly with consultants, clients, and subcontractors for all contractual matters.

Qualifications and requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in construction tender planning, with exposure to factory construction.
• Good knowledge of estimation, rate analysis, and job costing
• Familiarity with different contract types (Lump Sum, EPC, Design-Build, etc.).
• Proven track record in tendering, contracts, procurement, and vendor management.
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, Primavera, and ERP / document control tools.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and commercial risk analysis skills.
• Understanding of FIDIC and other standard contract conditions.
• Experience in handling claims, variations, EOTs, and penalties.
• Basic legal understanding of procurement and subcontract agreements.
• Up-to-date knowledge of market rates, materials, equipment, and vendors.
• Identify potential technical, commercial, and logistical risks at the tender stage and report them to Senior Management.
• Promoting the company to the 3rd parties and assisting in generating new business if needed.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and project documentation.