Responsible for generating winning proposals by leading and developing a highly competent estimation team through implementing robust estimation processes. This is a highly networked role that requires an ability to work under pressure and to challenging deadlines. It will require strong people management and commercial skills. Overall planning & delivery responsibility with quality, high accuracy and on-time proposals.
Experience working in a highly matrixed organization. Establish strong working relationships with Sales and Function team members. Need to coordinate and get the work done from own P&E team, SCM, Contracts, Commercial, Engg, Projects, leaders etc.
Strong organization and planning skills. Proven ability to work on multiple projects/opportunities at one time. High level finance acumen [cash flow, PEP, T&Cs etc] and ability to view overall bid from high level.
Estimation Process & Technical knowledge on Estimation - Input study, generation of RFI’s, HVAC equipment take-off, preparation of IO summary, DDC controller sizing, field device selection, preparation of BOQ, costing, valve selection, cable schedule.
Proposals Basics - Studying specifications and arrive at inclusion/exclusion list, Technical qualifications/assumptions/deviations.
Technical submittals - Preparation of system architecture, schematics, specification compliance etc. as per regional requirements.
Commercial exposure - Vendor management, taxations.
Contributing and tracking the regional technical preferences on estimations, awareness of the product ranges, ability to apply knowledge and understanding of Honeywell products to develop solutions that meet customer requirements.
Ability to carefully analyze the customer requirements, identify viable solutions options, choose the best compliant solution and ensure estimation accuracy.
Performing quality checks for the jobs.
Contribute towards establishing & standardization of new processes for cost optimization & cycle time reduction.
Sound knowledge of business processes and systems.
Ability to interact and build relationships with customers and internal stakeholders. Good communication, both verbal and written (English). Ability to prioritize jobs as per the timelines. Ability to carry out risk assessments. Self-motivator. Ability to multi-task. Strong commitment to achieving results. Excellent problem solver and ability to understand impacts of actions. Gather and implement best practices and tools from organization that will improve estimating processes, streamline activities and reduce costs while developing a consistent and accurate deliverable. Ensure stringent quality processes are implemented. Ensure that a strong review mechanism is in place.
- Engineering graduate in related discipline preferably automation, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics & Electrical Engineering etc.
- Work experience – Min 8-10 years.
- Team Leader Experience of managing a team of min 8-10 engineers for min 2-3 years.
- Pre-sales process knowledge.
- Value engineered approach in all the deliverables.
- MS Office (Excel & Word) competency.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders from different geographic regions in multiple time zones.
- Balance in speed & accuracy to meet timelines.