Electrical Project Bids & Quotation Specialist

Echo Electric; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO and holidays

401K match

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Shoe reimbursement

Employee discount

Training opportunities

Job summary

Echo Electric is seeking a Bid and Pricing Analyst to join our Iowa team. You will analyze project blueprints to identify specifications, prepare bills of materials, and craft pricing strategies with vendors to meet branch margins.

Responsibilities include submitting complete bid proposals on time, tracking quotations, coordinating ordering with sales, and maintaining current inventory knowledge while building strong manufacturer and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 3+ years of experience with electrical and lighting products and related project material.
• Demonstrated customer and vendor relationship building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal formats.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and layouts.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project blueprints to identify specifications and prepare a bill of materials.
• Prepare BOMs and submit to vendors for pricing information.
• Formulate bid pricing strategy by combining vendor prices with branch margins.
• Prepare and submit complete bid proposals reflecting pricing strategy and deadlines.
• Maintain a follow-up system for bids and quotations.
• Coordinate ordering and delivery with sales after bid award.
• Monitor ordering progress to ensure pricing accuracy and terms.
• Negotiate special pricing contracts and document sales accordingly.
• Develop and maintain manufacturer contacts and supplier relationships.
• Communicate with customers throughout quotation/bid processes.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Pricing strategy

Vendor relationships

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Excel

Job description

Echo Electric is seeking a Bid and Pricing Analyst to join our Iowa team. You will analyze project blueprints to identify specifications, prepare bills of materials, and craft pricing strategies with vendors to meet branch margins.

Responsibilities include submitting complete bid proposals on time, tracking quotations, coordinating ordering with sales, and maintaining current inventory knowledge while building strong manufacturer and supplier relationships.