Associate Manager / Manager – Technical Bid
Department:
Engineering Design - Business Development / Technical Bid
Location:
Head Office (Bangalore)
Reporting To:
Head – Business Development / Bid Head
Job Summary
The Associate Manager / Manager – Technical Bid is responsible for leading end-to-end technical bid activities for railway EPC and signalling projects, including
Automatic Block Signalling (ABS), MSDAC, Electronic Interlocking (EI), and related S&T systems
.
The role involves detailed analysis of tender documents, preparation of compliant and optimized technical proposals, coordination with cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely and high-quality bid submissions aligned with
RDSO / Indian Railways standards
.
This position requires strong technical expertise in railway signalling along with bid management, stakeholder coordination, and commercial awareness.
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Tender Analysis & Technical Evaluation
Analyze tender documents including
drawings, BOQs, specifications, and contractual conditions
Interpret and ensure compliance with:
RDSO guidelines
Indian Railways / CORE standards
Project-specific technical requirements
Identify key risks, deviations, and technical challenges in tender scope
2. Technical Bid Preparation
Lead preparation of
technical proposals, method statements, and compliance matrices
Review and develop signalling schemes including:
SIP (Signal Interlocking Plan)
Interlocking concepts and control philosophies
System architecture for EI / ABS / MSDAC projects
Ensure completeness and accuracy of all technical submissions
3. Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate with internal teams including:
Design (EDRC)
Estimation & Costing
Planning & Execution
Procurement / Vendor teams
Consolidate all technical inputs required for bid submission
Ensure alignment between
design assumptions and cost estimates
4. TQ / RFI Management
Prepare and submit
Technical Queries (TQs) / Requests for Information (RFIs)
Track responses and maintain clarification logs
Incorporate client/railway responses into final bid submissions
5. Estimation & Value Engineering Support
Provide technical inputs to estimation teams for:
System configuration
Quantity validation
Cost optimization
Propose
value engineering solutions
to enhance bid competitiveness
Support techno-commercial evaluations and strategy discussions
6. Client Interaction & Pre-Bid Activities
Participate in
pre-bid meetings and technical discussions
with clients, consultants, and railway authorities
Present technical concepts and clarify design approaches
Address client queries and support bid negotiations (technical scope)
7. Bid Submission & Compliance
Ensure timely submission of bids with:
Complete technical documentation
Compliance to tender requirements
Proper formatting and documentation standards
Maintain bid trackers, submission records, and version control
Ensure strict adherence to
tender conditions and deadlines
8. Post-Bid Support
Support clarification rounds, presentations, and technical negotiations post submission
Assist in handover to execution and design teams upon project award
Ensure continuity of technical assumptions from bid to execution
Technical Skills Required
Strong understanding of
railway signalling systems (EI / ABS / MSDAC / RRI / Panel)
Knowledge of:
SIP, interlocking principles, control tables
Railway standards and tendering processes
Proficiency in
AutoCAD (2D)
for basic review and validation
Ability to interpret technical drawings, BOQs, and specifications
Familiarity with
EPC project lifecycle and bid processes
Key Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent coordination and stakeholder management
Ability to work under tight deadlines and bid timelines
Strong documentation and communication skills
Commercial awareness and solution-oriented thinking
Required Qualifications
B.E / B.Tech in Electrical / Electronics & Communication
Experience
4–8 years
of experience in railway / infrastructure projects
Prior exposure to
technical bidding / tendering / design coordination
preferred
