Tendering Manager Jobs
Tendering Manager jobs are open across construction, infrastructure, engineering, and professional services, from early-career estimators stepping into management to senior bid leads and commercial directors, with specializations in cost estimation, contract strategy, and bid management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Application Sales Manager__
In this Co-Op Position, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through various projects. Each day, you will acquire knowledge by performing tasks as directed. You will also showcase your skills by supporting ABB’s operations and enhancing personal education/employment opportunities.
We are seeking motivated college interns to join our Electrical Proposal and Sales Support team in Houston, TX. This Co-Op provides hands-on experience in developing technical and commercial proposals for electrification and power management system solutions serving the power, water, oil and gas, and industrial markets. This role will collaborate with experienced proposal engineers, sales specialists, and subject matter experts to support real-world customer opportunities, prepare technical documentation, analyze project requirements, and develop competitive bid strategies. This role offers valuable exposure to industry-leading technologies, and the proposal development process that helps deliver innovative solutions to customers worldwide.
The work model for the role is hybrid in Houston, TX.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Collaborate with sales, proposal, engineering, and project teams to support electrical distribution and power management system opportunities across power, water, oil and gas, and industrial markets.
- Assist in the preparation of technical and commercial proposals, quotations, and bid documentation for electrical and power management solutions.
- Support the review of customer specifications, single-line diagrams, and project requirements to help develop compliant and competitive solutions.·
- Utilize engineering and business software tools to perform technical evaluations, cost analyses, and proposal development activities.
- Conduct technical research and gather product, application, and market data to support customer proposals and sales strategies.
- Assist in developing solution architectures for power management systems, electrical distribution equipment, monitoring systems, and digital energy solutions.
- Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to improve proposal quality, streamline workflows, and enhance sales support processes.
- Explore and apply digital and artificial intelligence solutions to support customer value propositions and business development initiatives.·
- Attend classroom, virtual, and on-the-job training sessions to develop technical, commercial, and professional skills.·
- Document proposal assumptions, technical clarifications, scope descriptions, and customer communications accurately and professionally.
- Support customer meetings, technical presentations, bid reviews, and Fabrication yard visits as required.
- Assist the team in meeting proposal deadlines, sales objectives, and key business deliverables while ensuring high-quality customer support.
Qualifications for the role:
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master’s degree program in in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Systems in the United States.
- Ability to work full-time between January - July or August 2027.
- Ideally have experience with Salesforce, Excel, Microsoft Suite.
- Interest in electrical distribution systems, power management solutions, energy efficiency, and emerging digital technologies
- Must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to analyze complex situations and develop strategic solutions.
- Effectively organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Exhibit the capability to manage several tasks at once while maintaining high standards of quality. Collaborate with team members to convey ideas, share information, and provide updates on project progress.
Why ABB?
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
Internships at ABB within the United States are not eligible for company-sponsored medical benefits, 401(k) contributions, or paid time off.
The hourly rate is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications, graduation year and experience. This position is expected to pay between $20 - $34 per hour.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Application Sales Manager__
In this Co-Op Position, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through various projects. Each day, you will acquire knowledge by performing tasks as directed. You will also showcase your skills by supporting ABB’s operations and enhancing personal education/employment opportunities.
We are seeking motivated college interns to join our Electrical Proposal and Sales Support team in Houston, TX. This Co-Op provides hands-on experience in developing technical and commercial proposals for electrification and power management system solutions serving the power, water, oil and gas, and industrial markets. This role will collaborate with experienced proposal engineers, sales specialists, and subject matter experts to support real-world customer opportunities, prepare technical documentation, analyze project requirements, and develop competitive bid strategies. This role offers valuable exposure to industry-leading technologies, and the proposal development process that helps deliver innovative solutions to customers worldwide.
The work model for the role is hybrid in Houston, TX.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Collaborate with sales, proposal, engineering, and project teams to support electrical distribution and power management system opportunities across power, water, oil and gas, and industrial markets.
- Assist in the preparation of technical and commercial proposals, quotations, and bid documentation for electrical and power management solutions.
- Support the review of customer specifications, single-line diagrams, and project requirements to help develop compliant and competitive solutions.·
- Utilize engineering and business software tools to perform technical evaluations, cost analyses, and proposal development activities.
- Conduct technical research and gather product, application, and market data to support customer proposals and sales strategies.
- Assist in developing solution architectures for power management systems, electrical distribution equipment, monitoring systems, and digital energy solutions.
- Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to improve proposal quality, streamline workflows, and enhance sales support processes.
- Explore and apply digital and artificial intelligence solutions to support customer value propositions and business development initiatives.·
- Attend classroom, virtual, and on-the-job training sessions to develop technical, commercial, and professional skills.·
- Document proposal assumptions, technical clarifications, scope descriptions, and customer communications accurately and professionally.
- Support customer meetings, technical presentations, bid reviews, and Fabrication yard visits as required.
- Assist the team in meeting proposal deadlines, sales objectives, and key business deliverables while ensuring high-quality customer support.
Qualifications for the role:
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master’s degree program in in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Systems in the United States.
- Ability to work full-time between January - July or August 2027.
- Ideally have experience with Salesforce, Excel, Microsoft Suite.
- Interest in electrical distribution systems, power management solutions, energy efficiency, and emerging digital technologies
- Must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to analyze complex situations and develop strategic solutions.
- Effectively organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Exhibit the capability to manage several tasks at once while maintaining high standards of quality. Collaborate with team members to convey ideas, share information, and provide updates on project progress.
Why ABB?
What's in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.
Internships at ABB within the United States are not eligible for company-sponsored medical benefits, 401(k) contributions, or paid time off.
The hourly rate is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications, graduation year and experience. This position is expected to pay between $20 - $34 per hour.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tendering manager jobs.
- Five or more years of bid or tendering experience in construction, engineering, or infrastructure
- Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end tender submissions against strict deadlines
- Proficiency with estimating software such as CostX, Bluebeam, or similar platforms
- Strong working knowledge of contract frameworks including NEC, FIDIC, or public procurement regulations
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, or a related field
- Experience leading cross-functional bid teams including estimators, commercial, and technical specialists
Tips for Your Tendering Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to bid metrics
Tendering managers get hired on outcomes, so your resume needs win rates, contract values secured, and turnaround times for bid submissions. Generic project management bullets won't cut it. Lead each role with numbers that prove your commercial impact.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tendering manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target listings that name your sector
Tendering manager roles in civil infrastructure differ sharply from those in facilities management or defense procurement. Filter openings by the sector you know best so your bid portfolio and industry relationships land as genuine differentiators, not generic experience.
Show your pre-bid and go or no-go process
Interviewers for tendering roles almost always ask how you decide which bids to pursue. Prepare a concise account of the qualification criteria you use, how you assess risk, and a real example where you walked away from a bid that didn't fit.
Highlight cross-functional coordination experience
Employers expect tendering managers to align estimators, legal, commercial, and technical teams under tight deadlines. Your resume and interview answers should name the internal stakeholders you've managed and describe how you kept submissions on track when input was late.
Negotiate with the full package in mind
Tendering roles often carry performance bonuses tied to bid conversion rates or contract values won. When you receive an offer, ask specifically how bonus structures are calculated and what a realistic first-year outcome looks like based on the current pipeline.
Tendering Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How many tendering manager jobs are remote?
About 0% of tendering manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that much of the role involves document-heavy bid coordination that can be done off-site. Sub-areas like bid writing, commercial strategy, and supplier negotiations are most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements, while roles requiring site access or client meetings typically require in-person presence.
How do you become a tendering manager?
Most tendering managers start in estimating, quantity surveying, project coordination, or commercial support roles and move up by taking ownership of bid sections, then full submissions. Building fluency with estimating software, contract frameworks, and cost planning accelerates the path. Demonstrating that you can manage a submission from pre-qualification through to handover, including coordinating inputs from multiple teams, is what moves you from contributor to lead.
Can you get a tendering manager job with little experience?
Employers rarely hire directly into a tendering manager title without prior bid involvement, but roles like bid coordinator, estimating assistant, or commercial graduate are common entry points. If you have adjacent experience in procurement, project administration, or contract management, emphasize any exposure you have had to preparing or reviewing tender documents, pricing schedules, or supplier submissions to make your application competitive.
What does the tendering manager interview process look like?
Most hiring processes for tendering managers involve an initial screening call focused on sector background and bid volume handled, followed by a competency interview where you walk through past submissions in detail, including how you managed risk, met deadlines, and coordinated internal teams. A final stage often includes a commercial or scenario-based exercise, such as reviewing a tender brief and outlining your bid strategy, to assess your judgment under realistic conditions.
Where can I find and apply to tendering manager jobs?
You can find and apply to tendering manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your sector experience and seniority level, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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