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Hitachi Energy is seeking a Tender Manager – Construction & Commissioning for its Raleigh, NC location to support our HVDC (High Energy Direct Current) business. HVDC is a business unit within Hitachi Energy with headquarters in Ludvika – develops, manufactures, and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. This Hitachi Energy developed HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. HVDC is also used to connect power systems. The C&C Tendering Manager has the responsibility to prepare an accurate, competitive, and coherent Cost Calculations for the C&C’s Scope within the Tender Project, by adhering to the internal HVDC and C&C process for Site Management, Civil-Construction, Installation and for Commissioning. This is realized through close co-operation with ALL Company internal Tendering Team Members and as applicable with the external Potential-Subcontractors. It includes preparation of reliable inputs, calculated, and structured in transparent way. The prepared Tender is submitted to HVDC’s Sales Department in timely manner.

Your responsibilities

• Adhere to C&C’s internal processes with flexibility to adapt solutions to project specifics.
• Attend Project Kick-off Meeting and ALL Core Tender Team Meetings as C&C representative.
• Obtain and check for completeness and correctness of all relevant Tender information, to comply with both internal processes and Client requirements.
• Communicate with relevant Engineering Teams for clarification of scope and technical issues.
• Communicate with Sales Department for clarification of commercial issues.
• Maintain understanding of the Tender’s technical evolution including Bill of Quantities (BOQ).
• Communicates & discusses the BOQ to relevant C&C’s Discipline Leaders for calculation of man-hours.
• Compare man-hours with similar projects and investigate differences
• Analyze customer specifications and internal engineering documentation with regard to C&C Scope by seeking advice and support from HVDC’s HSE, Quality and Planning teams, as well as from the C&C’s Technology Departments. Communicate results of analysis and the respective cost impacts to the C&C’s Core Management Team.
• Translates the Request for Bid requirements to adequate C&C Supervision needs for the project by seeking the advice of the relevant C&C Line Managers and includes/considers the same into the Cost Calculation.
• Implements all possible changes resulting from Tender Review Meeting and seeks approval as per HVDC’s Approval-Process.
• Prepares all C&C relevant Tender-Project specific Documentation as per HVDC requirements, seeks approval as per HVDC’s Approval-Process and submits the same together with the approved Cost Calculation.
• Participate in handover of successful Tenders to Project Execution.
• Involvement in C&C continuous improvement process of internal documentation and information database improvement.
• Strictly observe and implement the business HSE and Quality policy as well as all company rules.

Your background

• Bachelor or master-degree in a technical discipline, preferably Civil Engineering and 10 years working experience, with 5 years of experience working in HVDC Construction and/or similar business.
• Postgraduate study/courses in economics and commercial management would be a plus.
• Substantial experience and knowledge of multidiscipline scopes of work.
• General Knowledge of planning and scheduling.
• Business and commercial awareness and knowledge.
• Understanding of risks identification and mitigations.
• Maintains a global perspective and thinking.
• Able to be an integral part of a team.
• Able to think strategically, creative, and innovative.
• Achievement and goal orientated.
• Ability to act independently.
• Strong ability to communicate verbally and in written English.
• Open to criticism, able to handle conflicts.
• Trustworthy, reliable, and dependable.
• Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

More about us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.dol.go v/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/ posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling a Hitachi Energy HR Representative at 1-888-504-2007 or by sending an email to: us-pg-askhr@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-NAM1

Publication date

2022-03-07

Reference Number

US52511525_E1