Bid Manager — Airfield Lighting & Weather Systems

ADB Safegate; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ADB SAFEGATE is seeking a Bid Manager (Proposal Manager) for Airfield Lighting & Weather Systems in Columbus, USA. You will develop accurate estimates, assemble bid tabulations, and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Product Coordination, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Field Service teams to deliver competitive proposals.

You will work through the proposal lifecycle from initial bid through handoff, ensure technical clarity and compliance, and support customers and partners with

Qualifications

• 2-5 years estimating related experience and/or training.
• Understanding of CAD drawings, plan sets, and contracts.
• Familiarity with the RFP process and required documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide complete and accurate estimates for airfield lighting and weather system projects.
• Assemble bid tabulations, cost breakdowns, narratives, compliance matrices and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors/subcontractors, project schedules, and the sales team to deliver winning proposals on time.
• Review project documents (RFPs, specifications, addenda) to identify scope, requirements, constraints and risks.
• Travel to customer locations or tradeshows as required (approx. 10%).

Skills

Estimating experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP S4/CPQ/C4C

Job description

ADB SAFEGATE is seeking a Bid Manager (Proposal Manager) for Airfield Lighting & Weather Systems in Columbus, USA. You will develop accurate estimates, assemble bid tabulations, and collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Product Coordination, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Field Service teams to deliver competitive proposals.

You will work through the proposal lifecycle from initial bid through handoff, ensure technical clarity and compliance, and support customers and partners with