Project Tendering & Business Development Manag

Job Advertisement Vacancy Title: Project Tendering & Business Development Manager Type FULL_TIME Industry Construction & Civil Engineering Category Management & Business Development Jobs at: Maxweld Construction Limited Deadline of this Job: Friday, October 17 2025 Duty Station: Uganda Summary Date Posted: Wednesday, October 1 2025, Base Salary: Negotiable Jobs at Maxweld Construction Limited in Uganda Email: maxweldcoltd@gmail.com call: 0706688066/0774515226 ________________________________________ About Maxweld Construction Limited Maxweld Construction Limited is a trusted and established leader in Uganda’s building and civil works sector, known for delivering high-quality, complex projects including commercial structures, industrial facilities, and public infrastructure. We are committed to engineering excellence, timely project completion, and upholding stringent safety standards. Our success is built on a foundation of strong technical capability and dedication to client satisfaction. Job Summary We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Project Tendering & Business Development Manager to spearhead our efforts in securing high-value contracts. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the entire tendering lifecycle, managing key client accounts, and implementing strategies to achieve significant growth in our construction portfolio. Location: Kampala (Head Office) Experience Level: Senior-Level (Minimum 5 Years’ Experience) Reports to: Managing Director ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Tendering & Bid Management (CRITICAL REQUIREMENT) • Lead the full tender life cycle from opportunity identification and expression of interest (EOI) to final contract submission and negotiation. • Analyze complex construction tender documents (e.g., FIDIC contracts, BOQs, technical specifications) to determine scope, risk, and commercial viability. • Develop winning technical proposals and methodologies for construction projects, including: o Construction Work Methodologies and Quality Assurance Plans. o Detailed Project Schedules (Gantt Charts, Primavera/MS Project) and Resource Mobilization Plans. o Compliance matrices and technical specification adherence. • Manage cross-functional collaboration with Site Engineers, Estimators, and the Finance team to ensure bids are technically accurate and commercially competitive. Business Development & Client Acquisition • Formulate and execute a strategic growth plan targeting major clients in the public (Government, UN agencies, NGOs) and private (Industrial, Real Estate) sectors. • Identify, track, and nurture a robust pipeline of construction opportunities in civil works, vertical building, and specialized projects. • Conduct continuous market and competitor analysis to position Maxweld as the preferred contractor. Relationship Management • Cultivate and sustain long-term, high-level relationships with key clients, consultants, and procurement officials. • Represent Maxweld Construction in all pre-bid meetings, site visits, and final contract negotiation sessions. • Gather market intelligence and client feedback to inform service offerings and enhance client retention. ________________________________________ Qualifications & Experience • Essential: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related technical field. • Highly Desirable: Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a qualification in Project Management (PMP/PRINCE2). • Minimum of 5 years’ progressive experience in technical sales, tendering, or bid management within the Construction or Engineering sector. • Demonstrable and successful track record in securing competitive contracts (e.g., $1M+ USD) in Uganda. • Exceptional technical and contractual knowledge of construction documentation and industry standards. • Superior communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders. • Proficiency in project scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6) and advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite. • Experience working with international development agencies, multilateral organizations (e.g., UN, World Bank), and major Ugandan Ministries/Agencies is a strong advantage.