Geotechnical Proposal Manager

Job Description
- Basic Function
- The role of Proposal Manager will be responsible for the coordination of the proposal process in accordance to Fugro procedure and standards. This involves duties from the review and, when required, preparation, of accurate tenders and proposals, contract negotiation and contract review, whilst liaising with the Project Management and Technical teams and providing support to the other Commercial, Business Development, Business Analysis and Legal team members.
- 1. Primary

**Responsibilities**:

- Supervision and compilation of detailed proposals, assuming responsibility for risk assessment, cost preparation, time management, securing input on technical solutions and deliverables, submission planning and quality.
- Determining strategy with the upper management team and implements the selected approach into a well-balanced offer to Client.
- Taking responsibility and ownership of each assigned tender until project award.
- Assists in Business Development & Project Management duties, expanding and developing the team’s contractual and commercial awareness, into effective results for the company.
- 1.1 Specific Additional Duties
- Actively participate in adherence to and improvement of the Company Management System on Quality and HSE related issues.
- Obtain and maintain industry knowledge on current and new techniques/technologies
- Active participation in knowledge exchange and populating market software/database information and continually follow up on a regular basis with Clients and establish
- Maintain an effective networking facility within the locality.
- Participation in local & regional industry exhibitions will also be necessary at times.
- 2. Principal Working Relationship
- Works closely under the guidance and advice of the Commercial Management team, Service Line Managers/ Directors, Regional Business Line Directors and Technical Managers.
- Qualifications required:

- Qualification in a science or engineering related disciplines (M.Sc or B.Sc).
- Specific experience within a wide range of marine site investigation (i.e. geophysical, geotechnical) projects.
- Skills / experience required to do the job:

- Minimum of 8 years relevant experience (in the field).
- Five years related project / proposal management or similar department environment
- Shall possess strong organisational skills and be able to effectively prioritise.
- High degrees of initiative and attention to detail are essential.
- The ability to offer leadership and mentoring to subordinates is required, as well as offering support in strategy meetings for bid/project approach.
- Role specific Behavioural competencies required:

- Problem-solving/judgment: ability to observe, think critically and to solve problems using data, analysis, interpretation, and reasoning skills.
- Teamwork: dedication and ability to work successfully with others in a team.
- Information & Communication: The ability to receive information from and convey information to others timely and successfully, using appropriate language, and communication tools (spoken, written etc.).
- Client focus: The ability to generate client satisfaction (internally or externally), potentially resulting in long term client relationships and additional work.
- Planning & organizing: The ability to set priorities and determine actions, time and resources (tools, software, people, and budget as appropriate.) to achieve pre-defined goals. Monitor and manage timely delivery, leading to reliability and client satisfaction. Resources (documents, tools, diary etc.) are well-organized and up to date.
- Agility: the proven capability to be flexible, responsive, adaptive, and show initiative in times of change (e.g. priorities, work planning/location, skills/technologies, work processes, relationships), uncertainty and opportunities.

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