Bid Estimator

Vertiv Group • Lorain, OH

23h

About The Position

Vertiv is seeking a detail-oriented, technically skilled Bid Estimator to develop accurate and competitive service bids for site installation and service work across its portfolio of products and solutions. The role analyzes project requirements, defines scopes of work, and creates bid packages that account for the full cost and complexity of service engagements. The Bid Estimator works closely with Sales Operations to refine scopes and pricing in support of customer satisfaction and business profitability, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to produce timely, well-structured proposals.

The position is based in Vertiv’s Lorain, Ohio office or may be remote for candidates with demonstrated relevant experience in bid estimating or critical infrastructure. Travel may be up to 50%. The anticipated annual salary range for the Cleveland, Ohio locality is $105,884–$132,355; ranges may vary by location. Certain roles may also be eligible for additional rewards, such as merit increases, annual bonus, stock, profit sharing, allowances, travel or car expenses, and sales incentives, depending on role and offer details. The role is eligible for a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability, PTO, holiday pay, and 401(k).

The successful candidate is expected to embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals and Behaviors and help execute its Strategic Priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in bid estimating, cost estimation, proposal development, or a related role within critical infrastructure, data center, MEP, or construction industries.
• Strong understanding of site installation processes, commissioning, and service work for critical infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, specifications, and P&IDs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating or proposal tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience estimating critical infrastructure projects, such as power, cooling, liquid cooling, or monitoring.
• Familiarity with Vertiv product lines and service offerings.
• Experience working with integrators, contractors, or end-user customers in diverse project environments.
• Knowledge of construction management software such as Procore, MS Project, or Bluebeam.
• Experience with CRM or bid management platforms such as Salesforce or Oracle.
• Understanding of contract terms, risk assessment, and margin analysis in service bidding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare detailed service bids for site installation, commissioning, and service work across Vertiv’s products and solutions.
• Collaborate with Sales Operations to define, refine, and validate scopes of work for project opportunities.
• Analyze project specifications, drawings, site conditions, and customer requirements to determine labor, material, and equipment pricing.
• Create comprehensive labor estimates for bid packages.
• Review and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, specifications, and construction documents to support bid accuracy.
• Conduct site walks or virtual assessments as needed to validate scope assumptions and identify potential cost impacts.
• Maintain and update pricing databases, templates, and estimating tools.
• Coordinate with Field Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, and Operations to gather inputs for bid development.
• Track bid submissions and win/loss outcomes, and provide feedback to improve future estimating accuracy.
• Support development of standard pricing models and estimating methodologies for Vertiv services.
• Ensure bids comply with Vertiv standards, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Provide bid-related support during contract negotiations and project handoff to execution teams.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• 401(k)
• Certain roles may be eligible for merit increases, annual bonus, stock, profit sharing, allowances, travel or car expenses, and sales incentives, depending on role and offer details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level