[Hiring] Bid Estimator @Vertiv

Role Description

Vertiv is seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled IS Bid Estimator to develop accurate and competitive service bids for Infrastructure Solutions (IS) site installation and service work performed at integrator locations. This role is responsible for analyzing project requirements, defining scopes of work, and creating comprehensive bid packages that reflect the full cost and complexity of IS service engagements. The IS Bid Estimator will work closely with Sales Operations to define and refine scopes of work, ensuring accurate pricing that supports both customer satisfaction and business profitability. The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge of data center infrastructure with excellent analytical and communication skills to deliver timely, well-structured proposals.

Qualifications

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

Requirements

• Direct experience estimating data center infrastructure projects (power, cooling, liquid cooling, etc.).
• Familiarity with Vertiv product lines and service offerings.
• Experience working with integrators or in an integrator environment.
• Knowledge of construction management software (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam).
• Experience with CRM or bid management platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Oracle).
• Understanding of contract terms, risk assessment, and margin analysis in service bidding.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, disability, PTO, holiday pay, and 401k.
• Eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus, and stock.
• Opportunity to receive and/or participate in profit sharing, allowances, travel and/or car expenses, and earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization.

Company Description

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics, and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally, and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling, and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries.