Job Description

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?
As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It's the individual that defines the team. And it's the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.
POSITION SUMMARY
The role of Tender Manager directly supports the company's mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the Tender Manager, you will be working together with the local Sales team representing the Project Management organization throughout the tender and contract negotiation process. Your focus will be on risk mitigation and project execution topics such as scheduling, logistic studies, cost calculations, contractual interfaces, etc. You will also provide support to management during the pre-tender process starting from evaluating/assessing tenders, assessing risk factors to arrive at bid decisions, and estimating all the required material, equipment, and manpower needs to be able to arrive at reliable cost estimates for bidding project.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide risk review and evaluation to the internal Sales project review process (Sales Gate Process) and ensure active transfer of risk mitigation measures to the customer contract negotiations.
• Provide cost calculations for project execution related topics such as WTG installation, crane works, logistics and, for wind farm infrastructure such as roads, foundations and electrical infrastructure as needed.
• Conduct site surveys to check conditions of accessibility in close coordination with the PM logistics department.
• Provide conceptual planning and preparation of projects during the sales phase in order to facilitate a smooth transfer into project operations.
• Tender and contract negotiation of infrastructure services for Turnkey Projects (if applicable) in close coordination with the central Turnkey Management team.
• Represent the Nordex organization to our clients - creating a good relationship with the client and delivering customer satisfaction.
• Participate in customer contract negotiation.
• Liaise with other Nordex departments such as Engineering, Purchasing, Service and Legal during tendering phase.
• Other reasonably related duties as assigned

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in comparable positions including full responsibility for multi-million-dollar contracts with strong commercial and financial knowledge.
• Project management experience necessary (preferably in the wind energy sector and/or in turnkey construction projects).
• Good knowledge of the local regulations and legal requirements regarding construction works and HS&E.
• Strong interface thinking approach.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proactive, able to think critically and independently.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Professional and courteous demeanor.
• Strong software skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• SAP & Microsoft Projects preferred.
• Ability to travel domestic and international locations to project sites and on business as required.
• Fluency in German and/ or Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to successfully complete all Canadian regulatory laws surrounding pre-employment screening requirements.
• Must be able to work in Canada with no Company sponsorship and have the ability to obtain a US passport.
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver's abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.

Nordex places the highest priority on the safe operations of its business. As such, we are seeking a candidate who is committed to maintaining and promoting safety standards at all times. The ideal candidate must:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
• Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

The pay for this role is exempt at $167,000.00 - $192,000.00 CAD yearly with up to a 15% bonus. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.
In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

• Basic Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life
• Optional Life & Spousal Optional Life
• Optional AD&D
• Weekly Indemnity
• Long Term Disability
• Extended Health Care
• Dental Care
• RRSP Match - up to $5k based upon what you contribute

Equal Opportunity:
Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
DEI:
We are committed to creating an environment and culture in which Diversity and Inclusion is recognized as a true opportunity and value for the organization. We welcome you to learn more by visiting this link:
ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP
The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40 years. With more than 57 GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.
We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex
We look forward to receiving your application! To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.

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