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Job Title: Head GM – Bid & Tender Management (EPC Telecom Network Projects) Department: Business Development / Tendering & Estimation Reports To: Director – CXO EPC Location: Ahmedabad Experience: 10–15+ years in telecom infrastructure/EPC bidding Job Summary: The Tender/Bid Head will lead the complete bid lifecycle for telecom EPC projects, including fibre optic rollouts, IP-MPLS Transport network/ Smart City, Deta centre & mobile network infrastructure (4G/5G), and passive telecom infrastructure. The role demands strategic planning, stakeholder coordination, cost estimation, risk evaluation, and timely, compliant bid submissions to ensure business growth and profitability. Key Responsibilities: Tender Management: Review and analyze telecom EPC tender documents (RFPs, RFQs, EoIs). Prepare bid/no-bid analysis and define submission strategy in coordination with management. Bid Preparation: Lead the technical and commercial bid preparation process. Coordinate with Engineering, Design, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and Planning teams. Prepare cost estimates, BOQs, and pricing models based on current market trends. Client & Partner Coordination: Interface with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and JV/consortium partners. Manage pre-bid meetings, clarifications, and consortium/joint venture structuring where needed. Risk & Compliance: Identify and assess technical, commercial, and contractual risks. Ensure compliance with telecom regulations, industry standards, and client-specific requirements. Process & Strategy Development: Drive continuous improvement in bid process, documentation, and cost benchmarking. Monitor market intelligence and competitor pricing. Digital & Documentation Tools: Use digital platforms (e-tender portals, CRM, ERP) to manage documentation and timelines. Maintain a library of standard bid documents, templates, and case studies. Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electronics and communication), MBA is a plus. 10–15+ years’ experience in bidding/tendering for telecom EPC projects. Expertise in fibre optics, wireless networks, RF planning, NW transmission, and civil infrastructure. Strong financial, commercial, and contractual understanding (LSTK, turnkey, BOQ-based bids). Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project, AutoCAD, and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle). Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Industry Experience: Fiber network IP MPLS /DWDM/ ROUTER Based / server storage/ cloud/firewall MW Network Deployment Tower Construction & Maintenance Smart City, IoT, and Rural Telecom Projects Government & Private Telecom Infrastructure Tenders (Bharat Net, NFS, BSNL, RailTel, etc.) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Bid win rate (% of tenders awarded) Bid submission accuracy & timeliness Cost estimation vs actual variation Tender process efficiency Client satisfaction and repeat business Show more Show less
