Proposal Manager

Join Saipem and engineer a sustainable future. We are a global leader in engineering and construction for the energy and infrastructure sectors, delivering complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide. Driven by technological innovation as “One Company”, Saipem employs 30,000 people from over 130 nationalities in more than 50 countries, working every day to enable the energy transition toward Net Zero. At Saipem, we embrace diversity as a driver of innovation and inclusion, while prioritizing people’s safety and environmental sustainability, even in the most challenging conditions.

As Proposal Manager, you will respond to the Head of Energy Carriers Tendering Department and be part of the ENCAR.

You will plan, coordinate and control the execution of the proposal in accordance with the instructions to Bidder requirements and Proposal objectives, within time and cost constraints while observing Quality procedures and practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and management of the bidding project team (engineering, procurement, construction and staff functions such as legal, fiscal, insurance, finance)
• Monitor progress of project phases, in accordance with time, cost and quality objectives
• Development of complete proposals for projects of any contractual scope (from reimbursable feasibility services to turn‑key EPC lump sum)
• Analyse contract requirements and conditions in conjunction with commercial and legal functions
• Technical/commercial/contractual negotiations with clients, partners and vendors/sub‑contractors
• Ensure definition/review of the cost estimating developed by estimator
• Prepare assessment of the technical, financial, schedule or any other unusual risks associated with proposals
• Ensure the submittal of the proposal to the client

Requirements

Education: Master's Degree/bachelor’s degree in Engineering or in an Economic field

Experience: minimum 5 years within oil & gas, petrochemical, renewable or floaters sectors

Languages: English (C1), Italian (C1)

Technical/IT Skills:

• Open minded and willing to work in a flexible and agile manner
• Communication and relational skills
• Organization and prioritization skills
• Preferably 2+ years of work experience in the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) sector

What else should you know? You will have the opportunity to travel abroad based on the projects you will work for and within the project assigned.

What Can We Offer To You

• Permanent contract – CCNL Energia e Petrolio
• For a home office contract: pay not lower than €48,000
• Corporate benefits: comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, internal gym, discounts and partnerships, services related to health, family, well‑being, and an in‑house cafeteria
• Hybrid working model: smart working options and flexible hours to help you achieve a better work‑life balance
• Location: Milan (Italy)

Transparency Note

At the end of the selection process, the Company reserves the right to offer a different job level and/or salary package compared to what is indicated in this job posting, in line with the candidate’s professional experience, technical and soft skills. Any deviation shall be duly justified and documented in accordance with internal procedures and the non‑discrimination statement. Such deviation shall in no way be related to the remuneration received by the candidate in previous employment relationships or any subjective or discriminatory factors, including but not limited to gender or other personal characteristics.

The Decision

• is made in compliance with the principle of equal pay for the same work or work of equal value;
• complies with the pay transparency requirements set out in EU Directive 2023/970 and the relevant national implementing legislation.