Casale SA, leader in chemical plant design (ammonia, nitrates and phosphates, urea, methanol, melamine, syngas) and operating on a worldwide basis is seeking a Proposal Manager. The offered position is within the Commercial Division.

The main responsibilities are:

• Develops the Proposal Plan and review the Enquiry Summary, if necessary;
• Organizes and holds the bid kick-off meeting;
• Defines the bid cost structure, with the support of the Estimate Section;
• Manages the interfaces with Partners and Client;
• Approves the scope of work of each party involved in the bid;
• Analyses Contract requirements and conditions;
• Assists in bid vendors list definition;
• Prepares the bidding documents for the subcontract;
• Identifies the pre-bid agreements to be completed, if necessary;
• Approves the preliminary project cash flow developed by the Estimate Section;
• Integrates proposal packages prepared by the Partners and reconcile possible discrepancies;
• Submits the proposal to the Client.

Education

• Master’s degree in engineering (chemical – mechanical – industrial engineering).

Languages

• Fluent English

Skills

• Sales attitude and customer focus paired with project management skills.
• Very good communication skills, positive, self-confident, intercultural experience and willingness to travel is necessary to cover the position.

Experience

• 5-10 years of professional experience in engineering company active in the petrochemical / oil&gas sector is required, preferably in the project management and/or sales department
• Experience in the preparation of proposals for engineering and equipment for the petrochemical industry.
• Understanding of petrochemical technologies and market (Nitrogen based fertilizers, melamine and methanol related technologies and market preferred

Availability for short-term trips and long-term travel.