Cost Specialist / Cost Lead (Electrical)

LOGISTICS PLUS INC•Erie, PA

5d•Remote

About The Position

Logistics Plus is expanding our strategic sourcing and electrical procurement capabilities to support a growing portfolio of complex construction and technology driven projects. We are seeking experienced Cost Specialists / Cost Leads who have deep expertise from the Electrical Contractor (EC) world. If you have real world EC experience managing competitive bids, evaluating subcontractor proposals, and owning commercial strategy, we want to meet you. This is a high impact role that will directly influence the cost competitiveness and execution success of our programs.

Requirements

Electrical background, preferably hands on experience from an Electrical Contractor (EC)
5 to 7+ years of experience in electrical cost estimation, preconstruction, procurement, or commercial strategy
Strong proficiency with: RFP management Bid leveling Contract/commercial document drafting BOM interpretation and material planning Supplier capacity and pricing management
Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to operate in a fast paced, high volume bidding environment

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting data centers, industrial, manufacturing, or large commercial construction
Familiarity with vendor qualification processes and multi site material tracking
Advanced Excel skills or estimating software experience

Responsibilities

RFP & Bid Management Lead and administer end to end RFP cycles for electrical scopes
Perform bid leveling to compare vendors, clarify gaps, and align scope
Support negotiations with data driven cost models and analysis
Commercial & Supplier Strategy Develop strategy decks summarizing vendor recommendations and sourcing direction
Draft and collaborate on commercial agreements, terms, and pricing frameworks
Manage capacity reservations with suppliers for high demand or long lead materials
Oversee biannual and annual price updates, ensuring accuracy and alignment
Material Strategy & Bill of Materials (BOM) Ownership Understand, maintain, and improve canonical / standard BOMs for electrical products
Partner with procurement to secure materials aligned with project timelines
Aggregate and review material quantities for multiple job sites
Identify inaccuracies, quantity deviations, and procurement risks
Cross Functional Leadership Work closely with preconstruction, engineering, sourcing, and construction teams
Serve as the “EC perspective” expert inside the organization
Assist in vendor onboarding, qualification, and cost reduction initiatives