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Smitech Engineering Pte Ltd Hiring! Full Time Assistant Manager, Tender (Facility Management - M-E) in Southeast (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 6,000 - Ricebowl
Assistant Manager, Tender (Facility Management - M-E)
Smitech Engineering Pte Ltd
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We are seeking an experienced and result-oriented
Assistant Manager, Tender (Facility Management & M&E)
to join our commercial team. In this role, you will take ownership of tender management, cost estimation, vendor evaluation, technical proposal development, and contract review for major FM, maintenance, and M&E engineering projects.
1. Tender Review & Risk Assessment
Review all tender documents, specifications, Bills of Quantities (BQ), drawings, contract conditions, SLAs, response times, and submission guidelines.
Identify key commercial, operational, and financial risks, such as Liquidated Damages (LD), 24/7 emergency response commitments, spare-part obligations, warranty terms, performance KPIs, and penalty clauses.
2. Costing, Budgeting & Pricing
Formulate precise tender pricing structures, including direct manpower costs, material/spare parts allowances, subcontractor costs, equipment, tools, overheads, contingency, and target profit margins.
Ensure competitive and commercially viable pricing submissions aligned with company profitability guidelines.
3. Vendor & Subcontractor Management
Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to vendors and subcontractors.
Evaluate technical and commercial proposals, negotiate pricing, perform gap analyses, and ensure quotation compliance with tender specifications.
4. Technical Proposal & Manpower Planning
Determine required manpower deployment strategies, including Facility Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, Technicians, administrative staff, shift teams, standby teams, and CERT resources.
Coordinate technical write-ups: preventive/corrective maintenance (PM/CM) schedules, maintenance methodology, mobilization plans, organization charts, safety management plans, and tech adoption strategies.
5. Clarifications & Submission Management
Formulate and submit tender queries to clients/consultants; manage responses to tender clarifications, addenda, and corrigenda.
Maintain strict tender submission timelines and lead cross-departmental inputs to ensure complete, compliant, and on-time submissions.
Ensure all administrative requirements—including declarations, track records, licenses, statutory forms, and financial disclosures—are fully compliant.
6. Tender Presentation & Post-Tender Interview
Prepare presentation slide decks and supporting documentation for post-tender clarification meetings.
Participate actively in client interviews, technical presentations, and final commercial negotiations.
Job Requirements & Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management, Building Services, Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
Tender Experience:
Minimum
3 to 5 years
of hands-on experience in FM/M&E tender preparation and commercial management, with a proven track record of securing successful tender awards (GeBIZ / public sector contract experience is highly advantageous).
Project Experience:
Practical background in project execution, building operations, or M&E maintenance to ensure tender proposals are operationally sound and aligned with ground realities.
CERT Qualification:
Possess
CERT Tier 2 or Tier 3 Certification
(or equivalent Company Emergency Response Team qualification).
Commercial Acumen:
Strong expertise in cost estimation, BQ pricing, quotation evaluation, contract conditions (e.g., PSSCOC, REDAS), and risk mitigation.
Skills:
Proficient in MS Excel (advanced financial modeling/costing), Word, PowerPoint, and project management software. Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Founded in the 1980s,
SMITECH
is a renowned M&E company synonymous with the infrastructural foundation of Singapore.
Widely regarded as one of the most established M&E company in the industry, SMITECH has participated in mega national projects paramount to the well-being of Singapore. Cutting edge technology coupled with precise efficiency, SMITECH’s success resides in the people who make us who we are; many who are in their own name, industrial experts with substantial fame and proven track-records.
Smitech abides by a philosophy whereby we believe most barriers are but arbitrary. Priding ourselves on our ability to adapt and innovate, SMITECH delivers pragmatic and efficient solutions of the highest quality. Today, Smitech has extended our operations to several regional neighbours (Malaysia & Hong Kong), whereby we will continue our tradition of providing customized solutions tailored to exact needs.
Assistant Manager, Tender (Facility Management & M&E)
to join our commercial team. In this role, you will take ownership of tender management, cost estimation, vendor evaluation, technical proposal development, and contract review for major FM, maintenance, and M&E engineering projects.
1. Tender Review & Risk Assessment
Review all tender documents, specifications, Bills of Quantities (BQ), drawings, contract conditions, SLAs, response times, and submission guidelines.
Identify key commercial, operational, and financial risks, such as Liquidated Damages (LD), 24/7 emergency response commitments, spare-part obligations, warranty terms, performance KPIs, and penalty clauses.
2. Costing, Budgeting & Pricing
Formulate precise tender pricing structures, including direct manpower costs, material/spare parts allowances, subcontractor costs, equipment, tools, overheads, contingency, and target profit margins.
Ensure competitive and commercially viable pricing submissions aligned with company profitability guidelines.
3. Vendor & Subcontractor Management
Issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to vendors and subcontractors.
Evaluate technical and commercial proposals, negotiate pricing, perform gap analyses, and ensure quotation compliance with tender specifications.
4. Technical Proposal & Manpower Planning
Determine required manpower deployment strategies, including Facility Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, Technicians, administrative staff, shift teams, standby teams, and CERT resources.
Coordinate technical write-ups: preventive/corrective maintenance (PM/CM) schedules, maintenance methodology, mobilization plans, organization charts, safety management plans, and tech adoption strategies.
5. Clarifications & Submission Management
Formulate and submit tender queries to clients/consultants; manage responses to tender clarifications, addenda, and corrigenda.
Maintain strict tender submission timelines and lead cross-departmental inputs to ensure complete, compliant, and on-time submissions.
Ensure all administrative requirements—including declarations, track records, licenses, statutory forms, and financial disclosures—are fully compliant.
6. Tender Presentation & Post-Tender Interview
Prepare presentation slide decks and supporting documentation for post-tender clarification meetings.
Participate actively in client interviews, technical presentations, and final commercial negotiations.
Job Requirements & Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management, Building Services, Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
Tender Experience:
Minimum
3 to 5 years
of hands-on experience in FM/M&E tender preparation and commercial management, with a proven track record of securing successful tender awards (GeBIZ / public sector contract experience is highly advantageous).
Project Experience:
Practical background in project execution, building operations, or M&E maintenance to ensure tender proposals are operationally sound and aligned with ground realities.
CERT Qualification:
Possess
CERT Tier 2 or Tier 3 Certification
(or equivalent Company Emergency Response Team qualification).
Commercial Acumen:
Strong expertise in cost estimation, BQ pricing, quotation evaluation, contract conditions (e.g., PSSCOC, REDAS), and risk mitigation.
Skills:
Proficient in MS Excel (advanced financial modeling/costing), Word, PowerPoint, and project management software. Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
Founded in the 1980s,
SMITECH
is a renowned M&E company synonymous with the infrastructural foundation of Singapore.
Widely regarded as one of the most established M&E company in the industry, SMITECH has participated in mega national projects paramount to the well-being of Singapore. Cutting edge technology coupled with precise efficiency, SMITECH’s success resides in the people who make us who we are; many who are in their own name, industrial experts with substantial fame and proven track-records.
Smitech abides by a philosophy whereby we believe most barriers are but arbitrary. Priding ourselves on our ability to adapt and innovate, SMITECH delivers pragmatic and efficient solutions of the highest quality. Today, Smitech has extended our operations to several regional neighbours (Malaysia & Hong Kong), whereby we will continue our tradition of providing customized solutions tailored to exact needs.
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