Necessary skills for Estimating & Proposal Manager: skills and requirements
General requirements of a Estimating & Proposal Manager
1. Proven experience in estimating and proposal management in a related industry
2. Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret customer requirements and develop accurate estimates
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
5. High level of proficiency in relevant computer software applications
Skills and Behaviours for a Estimating & Proposal Manager
Contract management
Contract Management
Contract Terms
Cost control
Standard Costs
Customer Service
Complaint Management
Pricing
Pricing Analysis
Sales Admin & Operations
Quotations
Supplier Performance Management
Supplier Assessment
Supplier Performance Management
Supplier metrics
Analytical thinking
Gathering information and data
Identifying cause and effect relationships
Planning and organizing
Clarifying expectations of self and others
Goal setting, planning and priorization
Taking timely actions to ensure obligations are met
Problem solving
Identifying and anticipating problems
Implementing solutions
Making fact based decisions to solve problems
Working with others to solve problems