Project Specialist

Project Specialist, Customer Service, SAIPEM

Job Responsibilities

1. Pricing & Cost Estimation

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, quotations, and rate cards for MHE operations, offshore logistics, and specialized service tenders.
• Develop comprehensive pricing models that include direct and indirect cost elements (equipment, manpower, fuel, permits, insurance,  transfers, demobilization, standby).
• Analyze historical project data to benchmark rates and optimize pricing accuracy.
• Conduct profitability and sensitivity analysis to maintain competitive yet sustainable margins.
• Support pricing for new service areas such as drone inspections, cargo delivery, and offshore logistics integration.

2. Tender Preparation & Review

• Manage the end-to-end tender process — from document review, pricing strategy, and clarification requests to final submission.
• Review invitation to tender (ITT), scope of work, BOQs, and bid instructions to identify commercial, technical, and legal risks.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Operations, Finance, Procurement, Legal) to verify cost inputs and ensure bid accuracy.
• Prepare commercial bid proposals, ensuring alignment with both internal policies and Client requirements.
• Develop and maintain tender trackers and bid summary reports to monitor submission progress and outcomes.

3. Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) Drafting and Deviation Management

• Review client-issued contracts, work orders, and LOAs to identify unfavorable clauses or risk exposures.
• Draft or propose commercial terms and conditions for company-issued proposals, quotations, and agreements.
• Prepare deviation lists highlighting exceptions to payment terms, liability, liquidated damages, demurrage, insurance, and other key risk areas.
• Liaise with Legal and Management to negotiate contractual adjustments before acceptance.
• Ensure final T&Cs protect the company from hidden costs, scope creep, and operational liabilities.
• Maintain a contract clause library for standardized use in tenders and subcontracts.

4. Contract & Cost Control

• Monitor project costs against approved pricing to ensure budget adherence and profitability.
• Verify change orders, variations, and standby claims for compliance with agreed terms and documentation.
• Support invoicing by validating cost breakdowns and ensuring recoverable items (standby, demobilization, permit fees) are captured.
• Maintain a structured pricing database for recurring services and equipment categories.
• Contribute to contract negotiations, price reviews, and escalation calculations.

5. Offshore & MHE Project Support

• Coordinate with project teams to confirm equipment deployment plans, manpower rotations, and logistics requirements.
• Capture and cost all operational dependencies  e.g., Food accomodation, transportation, equipment Hire.
• Liaise with subcontractors and service providers to collect and evaluate their commercial offers.
• Provide commercial and pricing support to project managers during mobilization and execution phases.

6. Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare pricing performance reports, bid evaluation summaries, and cost-versus-actual variance analyses.
• Track success ratios, pricing deviations, and tender response timelines to improve efficiency.
• Generate monthly dashboards for management highlighting opportunities, wins, and risk exposure.
• Research market trends and competitor pricing in MHE and offshore logistics.

 Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in tender review, pricing strategy, and cost estimation.
• Proficiency in contract and T&C drafting, risk identification, and deviation preparation.
• High proficiency in MS Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables) and cost-tracking tools.
• Strong analytical and commercial reasoning with attention to detail.
• Effective communicator across cross-functional and client-facing environments.

 Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management.
• 3–5 years of experience in pricing, tendering, or commercial management within oil & gas, EPC, or offshore logistics.
• Experience in Material Handling Equipment (MHE), offshore marine support, or defense logistics preferred.
• Working knowledge of contract law and commercial risk assessment

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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