Tender & Commercial Manager (Facilities Management / M&E) / Up to $8500

Salary: Up to S$8,500 per month
Working Days: Monday to Friday (5-Day Work Week)
Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Working Location: Ubi
Industry: Facilities Management / Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) / M&E Engineering

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Tender & Commercial Manager to oversee tender preparation, cost estimation, commercial evaluation and technical proposal development for Facilities Management (FM), Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end tender process, developing competitive and commercially viable proposals, evaluating contractual risks, coordinating vendors and subcontractors, and ensuring timely and compliant tender submissions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tender Management & Risk Assessment

• Review tender documents, technical specifications, Bills of Quantities (BQ), drawings, contract conditions and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

• Evaluate tender requirements, response times, performance KPIs and submission guidelines.

• Identify and assess commercial, operational and financial risks, including Liquidated Damages (LD), emergency response commitments, warranty obligations and penalty clauses.

• Ensure tender proposals comply with contractual and operational requirements.
  

2. Cost Estimation, Budgeting & Pricing

• Prepare detailed tender costing and pricing structures covering manpower, materials, spare parts, subcontractors, equipment, tools, overheads and contingencies.

• Develop competitive and commercially viable pricing proposals aligned with company profitability targets.

• Evaluate cost assumptions and financial risks to support effective tender pricing.
  

3. Vendor & Subcontractor Management

• Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to vendors and subcontractors.

• Evaluate technical and commercial quotations against tender specifications.

• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with vendors and subcontractors.

• Conduct quotation comparisons and gap analyses to ensure compliance and cost competitiveness.
  

4. Technical Proposals & Manpower Planning

• Develop manpower deployment strategies for FM/IFM and M&E projects.

• Determine staffing requirements for Facility Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, Technicians, administrative personnel, shift teams, standby teams and CERT resources.

• Coordinate technical proposals, including preventive and corrective maintenance schedules, maintenance methodologies, mobilisation plans and organisation charts.

• Prepare safety management plans and technology adoption strategies in accordance with tender requirements.
  

5. Tender Submission & Coordination

• Prepare and submit tender queries and clarifications to clients and consultants.

• Manage tender addenda, corrigenda and clarification responses.

• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure accurate, complete and timely submissions.

• Ensure compliance with tender administrative requirements, including statutory declarations, licences, company track records and financial documentation.

• Monitor submission deadlines and maintain proper tender documentation.
  

6. Tender Presentations & Commercial Negotiations

• Prepare presentation materials for post-tender clarification meetings.

• Participate in client interviews, technical presentations and tender evaluations.

• Respond to technical and commercial queries from clients and consultants.

• Support final commercial negotiations and tender clarification processes.
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Management, Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in FM/M&E tender preparation and commercial management.

• Proven track record of successful tender awards.

• Experience with GeBIZ and public-sector tenders/contracts is highly advantageous.

• Practical experience in project execution, building operations or M&E maintenance.

• Possess CERT Tier 2 or Tier 3 Certification, or an equivalent Company Emergency Response Team qualification.

• Strong knowledge of tender costing, budgeting, Bills of Quantities (BQ), commercial pricing and contract risk assessment.

• Familiar with contract conditions such as PSSCOC and REDAS.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced costing and financial modelling, as well as Word, PowerPoint and project management software.

• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Able to work independently, coordinate across departments and manage multiple tender deadlines.
  

How to Apply

Interested candidates may email their updated resume to [email protected] to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Loi Pei Ting (Jelena)
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