Tendering and Bidding Manager

Role & responsibilities

1. Tendering & Bid Strategy

• Lead the end-to-end tendering and proposal preparation for Solar, BESS, and T&D projects (AIS/GIS Substations, Transmission Lines, and Hybrid Systems).
• Develop and implement bidding strategies aligned with market conditions, client expectations, and SR Green Sources growth objectives.
• Conduct Bid/No-Bid assessments (Gate 1 & Gate 2) in coordination with management and functional heads.
• Review and interpret tender documents (technical, commercial, and legal) to identify risks, opportunities, and compliance requirements.
• Prepare techno-commercial proposals, pricing sheets, and cost estimates ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and compliance with tender specifications.
• Ensure timely submission of bids through government and private e-tendering portals (e.g., SECI, NTPC, PGCIL, DISCOMs, EESL, IOCL, State Utilities).

2. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Legal, and Project Management teams for proposal inputs and validation.
• Liaise with OEMs, vendors, and subcontractors for budgetary offers and technical support.
• Support the Business Development and Sales teams in client presentations, clarifications, and technical discussions during pre- and post-bid stages.

3. Governance & Risk Management

• Ensure all proposals adhere to SRR Projects internal approval process, risk assessment, and compliance framework.
• Review terms & conditions related to payment, taxation, warranties, and performance guarantees with Legal and Finance teams.
• Participate in internal deal risk review and approval meetings before bid submission.
• Maintain accurate bid documentation, version control, and records for audit and future reference.

4. Market Intelligence & Process Improvement

• Monitor industry trends, competitor pricing, and policy updates in Solar, Storage, and Power Transmission sectors.
• Propose improvements in bid formats, costing methodologies, and digital tools for tender management.
• Contribute to the standardization of templates, cost databases, and benchmarking practices for future projects.

5. Leadership & Resource Planning

• Plan and manage tendering team workload, resource allocation, and timelines to meet submission deadlines.
• Mentor and develop team members in technical evaluation, costing, and bid documentation.
• Foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, and excellence within the Tendering team.

Preferred candidate profile :

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (mandatory).
• Postgraduate qualification in Business Management / Project Management / Energy Systems is desirable.

Experience

• 10–15 years of experience in Tendering, Proposals, or Estimation roles within Power EPC / Renewable Energy / Transmission & Distribution domains.

• Proven track record of handling large-scale tenders for:

• Solar Power Projects (Utility-scale, Floating, and Hybrid Systems)

• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

• Transmission & Distribution (132–765 kV Substations and Lines)

• Experience dealing with major clients like SECI, NTPC, RECPDCL, PGCIL, IOCL, HPCL, State Utilities, and private developers.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of Electrical Systems Design, Protection, SCADA, and EPC cost structures.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams, SAP/ERP, and SharePoint.
• Familiarity with national and state e-tendering platforms.