Tendering Engineer
SALFO & ASSOCIATES SA
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :6 years, 2 أشهر
Managed the review of the Request for Proposal (RFP) provided by the client and developed a proper plan of action, delegating tasks among the bidding and technical teams.
Oversaw the entire bid lifecycle, from conceptualisation to submission, ensuring proposals met client expectations and conformed with the tender requirements, elevating our success rate in bid acquisitions.
Strengthened company's bid-readiness by maintaining up-to-date pre-qualifications, certifications, and licenses essential for tender submissions.
Optimised bid preparation processes by coordinating detailed scope of work with internal and external teams, guaranteeing the fulfillment of requested services while preventing any scope gaps, continuously improving proposal quality and efficiency.
Collaborated with in house cross-functional subject expert teams in crafting cohesive technical bids, showcasing to the client our innovative ideas.
Maintained company relationships and constant communication with third party Sub-Consultants, communicating scope of works and requesting relevant quotations, effectively negotiating for better service prices.
Managed Sub-Consultants None-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) process, by issuing and obtaining signed NDAs prior to sharing project information.
Organised technical meetings among the Sub-Consultants and disciplines to address and resolve coordination gaps or issues.
Coordinated with the admin team on awarded projects, ensuring compliance with tender specifications, gathering team CVs, and relevant experience in the format specified by the client.
Facilitated stakeholder engagements, led weekly client board presentations, coordinated meetings with cross-functional teams, developing strong relationships with clients and nurturing a positive rapport that fosters trust, loyalty, and mutual respect through daily interactions.
Followed up on pending items, such as client/PMC requests, Request for Information (RFI), internal and external coordination efforts, ensuring timely resolutions.
Project: Al Jubail Island: Villas & Townhouses
Supervised a team of 150+ personnel and managed operations for the completion of 145 villas, driving the project forward to the key delivery stage.
Monitored construction activities and aided in inspections ensuring compliance with design, safety, and quality standards.
Planned a day-to-day activity tracking system, optimizing material usage and quality control, which enhanced subcontractor coordination for over 25 entities.
Leveraged personal networks and strategic online searches to onboard 3 new subcontractors, expanding the construction capacity for the 1700-villa Jubail Island project.
Managed the invoicing and payment process of subcontractors, ensuring compliance with the executed subcontractors’ scope.
Conducted daily follow-ups with disciplines and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of requested deliverables, addressed any issues that could hinder the project progress.
Maintained direct reporting channels with section engineers, project engineers, and construction managers, endorsing all materials, equipment budgets, and necessary repairs.
Directed management initiatives that expedited project deliverables by 30%-40%, through distribution and utilization of resources, materials, and manpower.
Facilitated key meetings with HSE & Quality Control departments, bolstering site standards compliance and training — realized a 50% surge in work inspection approvals in Q2 2023.
Collaborated with and learned from seasoned MEP and structural engineers, ensuring project alignment with all approved authority drawings and stakeholder requisitions.
Authored detailed construction progress reports and weekly cost analyses, providing a nuanced view of site productivity and project expenditures.
Reported to the team leader within a 4-team division, managed comms strategies that cut down refunds by improving dialogues with dissatisfied customers over a 6-month period.
Distinguished with the highest positive customer feedback stats within the Amman team, maintaining a record of 50-80 positive responses monthly over a 10-month period.
Leveraged CRM & AWS for the creation of precise product and service reports, enabling a more accurate resolution and adherence managing customer communications.
Implemented effective follow up communications with customers, providing resolution continuity.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including logistics and account management, to systematically reduce “call-disconnects” by 30%.
Oversaw the design and implementation of over 5 targeted recruitment and training programs, mirroring real-world job scenarios for more effective staff preparation.
Conducted knowledge-sharing workshops, disseminating valuable insights and endorsing best customer service practices.
Managed living arrangements for over 150 international tenants, streamlining move-in/out procedures, inspections, key handovers, and meticulous documentation handling.
Conducted tenant and staff education on safety and hazards, ensuring a well-informed and secure residential environment.
Directed prompt organization of maintenance and major property repairs, realising heightened tenant satisfaction.
Implemented innovative marketing strategies by leveraging university social accounts for property promotion, circumventing conventional advertising costs.
Sourced and evaluated vendor services and products quotes, optimizing cost-efficiency for property maintenance and operations.
Elevated tenant satisfaction and bolstered the property’s reputation by launching and overseeing a tenant-focused social media platform, resulting in a 4-star online rating.
Achieved a 40% reduction in room vacancies within a year by maintaining diligent records of leasing activities and effectively advertising available spaces.