Proposal Coordinator & Estimator

Company Profile

Since year 2003, Oceaneering's India Center has been an integral part of operations for Oceaneering's robust product and service offerings across the globe. This center caters to diverse business needs, from oil and gas field infrastructure, subsea robotics to automated material handling & logistics.

Our multidisciplinary team offers a wide spectrum of solutions, encompassing Subsea Engineering, Robotics, Automation, Control Systems, Software Development, Asset Integrity Management, Inspection, ROV operations, Field Network Management, Graphics Design & Animation, and more.

In addition to these technical functions, Oceaneering India Center plays host to several crucial business functions, including Finance, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology (IT), Human Resources (HR), and Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE).

Our world class infrastructure in India includes modern offices, industry-leading tools and software, equipped labs, and beautiful campuses aligned with the future way of work. Oceaneering in India as well as globally has a great work culture that is flexible, transparent, and collaborative with great team synergy.

At Oceaneering India Center, we take pride in Solving the Unsolvable by leveraging the diverse expertise within our team. Join us in shaping the future of technology and engineering solutions on a global scale.

Position Summary

The Proposal Estimator supports the Core Bids Team in coordinating and submitting proposal packages for subsea hardware tenders and project change orders in the oil and gas sector. Key responsibilities include developing cost estimates, and compiling technical and commercial proposals. The role also involves organizing bid planning activities and helping identify risks during the tender phase to ensure a smooth handover to the execution team.

Duties And Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL

• Assist in the preparation of commercial proposals by the assigned due dates.
• Receive, review an extract customer's scope of work requirements from Request for Quote (RFQ) package
• Communicate status updates to the Bids & Proposal Team, conduct meetings and keep minutes as required.
• Assist in calculating cost factors and develop estimates, as well as for management tasks like organizing, scheduling, and evaluating cost efficiency.
• Assist in compiling commercial proposal packages that align with customer requirements, incorporating estimate compilation and pricing details.
• Assist in identifying and mitigate risks during the tender phase and communicate any concerns to the project execution team upon project award.
• Interface with internal customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL

• Should be open to travel as per business needs.
• Work towards individual goals aligned with department and organizational objectives.
• Comply with organizational HR policies and procedures.
• Understand and adhere to organizational HSE policies and practices.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Operations Management, Project Management.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in support of a sales or proposals function, RFQ process or technical & commercial proposals.
• Familiar with basics of finance and accounting.

Desired

• Experience with Microsoft Office365
• Verbal and written communication skills. Ability to prepare and present to groups of individuals.
• PMI CAPM certification
• Experience with customer inferface, customer relationship management software, professional sales, proposal management, project management and manufacturing processes
• Understanding of mechanical components and use
• Ability to read, understand and critique commercial terms and conditions understanding of basic domestic and international business contracts and agreements
• Working within structure of teams

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

An individual should demonstrate following competencies & qualities to be able to perform this role successfully:

• Communication skills
• Teamwork & Interpersonal skills
• Analytical, problem solving & decision-making skills.
• Organizing and Planning Skills

How To Apply

Oceaneering's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants.

How To Apply

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.

Closing Statement

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to advance in an international company. To apply, click Apply Now.

How To Apply

In addition, we make a priority of providing learning and development opportunities to enable employees to achieve their potential and take charge of their future. As well as developing employees in a specific role, we are committed to lifelong learning and ongoing education, including developing people skills and identifying future supervisors and managers. Every month, hundreds of employees are provided training, including HSE awareness, apprenticeships, entry and advanced level technical courses, management development seminars, and leadership and supervisory training.

We have a strong ethos of internal promotion. We can offer long-term employment and career advancement across countries and continents.

Working at Oceaneering means that if you have the ability, drive, and ambition to take charge of your future-you will be supported to do so and the possibilities are endless.