Ikenna Elechi

I am a qualified and experienced Bidding and Tendering Engineer with a proven track record of delivering successful bids for complex engineering projects. I have over seven years of experience in the construction industry, working on bids for pressure vessels, pipelines, platforms, skids, and other equipment. I have excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, and I am able to work effectively with clients, contractors, and consultants.

I am proficient in using various software tools, such as MS Office, AutoCAD, and Primavera, to prepare and manage bid documents, schedules, and budgets. I am passionate about engineering and always eager to learn new skills and technologies. I am looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply my expertise and contribute to the growth and success of a leading Engineering company.

Bidding and Tendering Engineer at MG Vowgas, Ltd. (2023-02 – Present)

• Oversee all aspects of proposal preparation, ensuring quality compelling bids are submitted in a timely manner.
• Review all customer requirements to ensure that they met in the proposal and collaborate with a wide variety of involved parties to include all necessary information within the proposals.
• Prepare all Technical and commercial aspects of Bids for submission.
• Coordinating incoming bid respects and proposal responses, organise and track all requests and responses using company databases.
• Maintain and update these databases regularly.
• Set up customer profiles in appropriate database and maintain customer information.
• Negotiate with potential and current clients on behalf of the company to secure deals and implement pricing agreements between vendors and customers.
• Assist with bid pricing and submit pricing suggestions for review and approval.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Bidding &Tendering Manager.

Bids & Proposals Coordinator at Energy Works Technology, Ltd. (2022-07 – 2023-02)

• Coordinating all phases of the bid/proposal process, including distribution of responsibility matrices, progress tracking, reviews, and final sign-off.
• Reviewing and analysing the Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation to Tender (ITT) to ensure all customer requirements, specifications, and expectations are understood and addressed in the final proposal.
• Preparing and managing all bid documents, including technical and commercial sections, schedules, and budgets.
• Collaborating with a wide variety of involved parties, such as subject matter experts, engineers, legal, and sales teams, to gather all necessary information and content for the proposal.
• Developing and maintaining a project schedule for the proposal, ensuring all internal milestones and the final submission deadline are met.
• Organizing, tracking, and maintaining all bid-related requests, responses, and documents using company databases and systems.
• Overseeing the quality of the proposal content, ensuring it is compelling, accurate, and compliant with the customer's requirements and company standards.
• Setting up and maintaining customer profiles and key information in appropriate databases.
• Assisting in the identification and documentation of technical and project implementation risks associated with the bid.
• Performing various administrative duties as required to support the Business Development department.

Sales Officer at Energy Works Technology, Ltd. (2019-11 – 2022-07)

• Create and develop order books for the business development team based on the agreed portfolio
• Obtain and follow up on business opportunities
• Identify and set up partnerships with key project execution partners for EPCIC involving NOCs, IOCs, their contractors, and subcontractors
• Develop and implement EWT Market intelligence, institute response strategies and translate them to business opportunities
• Prepare and submit Pre-qualification bids and client Request for information
• Follow up on all submitted Commercial and Technical bids
• Assist the proposal team in preparing Technical and Commercial proposals
• Document all business leads/intelligence, calls, market information for EWT business development promptly
• Propose new products/services to meet customers' expectations
• Organize and attend exhibition and other identified conferences for the organization
• Renewal of company statutory' certifications
• Pursue, obtain, and maintain company registration with clients, partners etc.
• Attend to clients' enquiries, requests, and complains; maintain steady relationship with all prospective, new and existing clients, thereby promoting client retention

Project Document Controller at Energy Works Technology, Ltd. (2016-10 – 2019-11)

• Manage and maintain all project and company-controlled documents
• Update and control procedure documents and forms
• Create and manage document hierarchy and process systems
• Take charge of all document identification, classification, and filing
• Conduct document audits confirming they are current and accurately reflect recorded evidence
• Ensure revised documents are accessible to concerned persons and departments
• Assist with communication during external audits
• Conform to company enforced specifications and document control procedures
• Oversee document through its entire lifecycle (inception to archival)
• Check and edit incoming documents and prepare for distribution
• Create document filing and organizing systems that are both effective and efficient
• Ensure proper organization and security of documents (paper and electronic)
• Log document requests and help retrieve documents as needed for employees
• Make available, notify and distribute documents to relevant recipients
• Confirm delivery of documents to proper personnel
• Collaborate and communicate with managers and project leaders

NYSC Mathematics Teacher at Community Secondary School, Rumuomasi (2012-09 – 2013-03)

• Taught Mathematics to students in a large urban secondary school
• Scored and recorded student assessment
• Provided administrative assistance

NYSC Physics Teacher at Idu Comprehensive High School (2012-03 – 2012-07)

• Taught Physics to students in a small rural secondary school
• Scored and recorded student assessment
• Provided administrative assistance

Intern at Little Teddies: Playgroup, Nursery and Primary (2011-10 – 2012-03)

• Ensured software on all networked computers were up to date
• Provided technical support for networked computers and servers
• Entered students' personal information and academic results into database

MSc in Information Technology – University of East London (2014-09 – 2015-06)

BSc in Physics – Roanoke College (2003-09 – 2007-06)