Assistant / Tendering Manager (Construction & Data Center)-Chinese Speaking

Work Location: Bangkok Metropolitan area

Working Day: Monday - Friday

Type of Hiring: Permanent

Our client is seeking a talented Assistant Tendering Manager / Tendering Manager (Construction / Data Center) Chinese Speaking to join their team. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Thai, and English and will be responsible for managing and overseeing the tendering process with a preference for experience in Construction / Data center projects, playing a crucial part in the strategic planning and delivery of company's objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Oversight and Management: Oversee all construction projects, collaborating with engineers and supervisors on planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and ensuring timely project completion.
• Risk Analysis and Tendering Strategy: Conduct a detailed technical analysis of tender documents to proactively identify risk factors and ensure compliance with all technical standards. Coordinate with senior management to inform the overall risk assessment and bid decision.
• Multilingual Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary technical liaison, consulting and coordinating with clients and consultants in Mandarin Chinese for critical clarifications regarding specifications, design concepts, MEP, and Data Center requirements. Attend pre-tender and technical meetings as necessary.
• Cost Efficiency and Estimation: Drive cost optimization by collaborating with the design/drafting section during tender preparation to refine methodologies. Review and finalize comprehensive project cost estimates (direct and indirect) prepared by the Estimation Engineer, ensuring accuracy across all materials (BOQ), labor, equipment, and required systems.
• Procurement Coordination: Liaise with the Procurement department to finalize and approve suppliers and subcontractors for each project, both before and after the contract award.
• Contract Handover: Upon project award, provide the Project Manager with all necessary project information, including the final budget and detailed clarifications on contractual rights and remedies considered during the tendering phase.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related field; a specialization in Civil Engineering, MEP work, or Project/Construction Management is preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in tendering or a related role, experience in managing Data Center projects is highly preferred.
• Language Skills: Proficient in Mandarin Chinese, Thai, and English communication are essential.
• Technical Knowledge / Business Acumen: Strong general knowledge of the construction business.
• Skills: Strong abilities in analytical thinking, strategic development, research, and excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills. Also, can manage/handle document-heavy assignments.
• Willingness to relocate: Must be able to relocate as required for business needs.