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 jelena@link2.com.sg to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Loi Pei Ting (Jelena) CEI Reg: R26163412 Link2 Manpower Pte Ltd EA License No: 22C1131