Bid Estimator

Vertiv • Lorain, OH

1d • $105,884 - $132,355

About The Position

Vertiv is seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Bid Estimator to develop accurate, competitive service bids for site installation and service work across its product and solutions portfolio. The role analyzes project requirements, defines scopes of work, and creates comprehensive bid packages that reflect the cost and complexity of service engagements. The Bid Estimator works closely with Sales Operations to refine scopes and produce accurate pricing that supports customer satisfaction and business profitability.

The position supports bids for site installation, commissioning, and service work, coordinating with Sales Operations and cross-functional partners including Field Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, and Operations. The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles and Behaviors and help execute its strategic priorities.

The position may be based in Vertiv’s Lorain, Ohio office or remotely for candidates with demonstrated relevant bid estimating or critical infrastructure experience, and requires up to 50% travel. The anticipated annual salary range for the Cleveland, Ohio locality is $105,884 to $132,355; ranges may vary by geographic locality. Certain roles may 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 position is eligible for a benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, PTO, holiday pay, and 401(k).

Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Employment requires legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

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.
• Strong 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%.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; the employer does not provide work-authorization sponsorship.

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 project scopes of work.
• 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 bid-development inputs.
• Track bid submissions and win/loss outcomes and provide feedback to improve 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 benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 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, or sales incentives, subject to role and offer details.

What This Job Offers

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