Estimating Bid Coordinator

IES Mission Critical; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical-dental-vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical in Austell, Georgia seeks an Estimating Bid Coordinator to manage bid invitations, organize documents, and coordinate pricing with vendors and subcontractors. The role supports estimators, project teams, and customers through accurate data entry and timely submissions.

The position emphasizes deadlines, quality control, and effective communication, with familiarity in electrical drawings and document management tools preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree preferred.
• 1–3+ years of administrative support, project coordination, estimating support, inside sales, or construction (electrical preferred).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent bids and tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, follow-through, and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with estimating or document management tools (Bluebeam, HeavyBid, etc.) is a plus.
• Solid verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to learn technical electrical products, drawings, specifications, and processes.
• Preferred: Prior experience reading basic electrical drawings/one-line diagrams or working in electrical contracting/distribution.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, and organize bid invitations, RFPs, RFQs, plans, specifications, addenda, and related documents.
• Set up and maintain bid tracking logs, calendars, project folders, and document control systems (network drives, Dropbox, company software).
• Request, track, and follow up on pricing and information from manufacturers, vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and assemble bid packages, proposals, supporting documentation, pre-qualification packages, and online submissions.
• Monitor deadlines, distribute amendments/addenda, update plan-holder lists, and ensure nothing is missed before submission.
• Maintain accurate records of bids, communications, quotes, and outcomes in company systems.
• Support estimators and sales/project teams with administrative coordination, data entry, and post-award turnover activities.
• Communicate professionally with customers, manufacturers, internal teams, and GCs regarding status, documentation needs, and clarifications.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, basic review of drawings/specs/one-line diagrams (as experience allows), and help finalize pricing entries.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the estimating department.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Learning electrical products

Multi-bid management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or coursework in business/related

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Bluebeam

HeavyBid

Job description

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, is seeking an Estimating Bid Coordinator, Austell, Georgia.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

Job Summary

• Receive, review, and organize bid invitations, RFPs, RFQs, plans, specifications, addenda, and related documents.
• Set up and maintain bid tracking logs, calendars, project folders, and document control systems (network drives, Dropbox, company software).
• Request, track, and follow up on pricing and information from manufacturers, vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and assemble bid packages, proposals, supporting documentation, pre-qualification packages, and online submissions.
• Monitor deadlines, distribute amendments/addenda, update plan-holder lists, and ensure nothing is missed before submission.
• Maintain accurate records of bids, communications, quotes, and outcomes in company systems.
• Support estimators and sales/project teams with administrative coordination, data entry, and post-award turnover activities.
• Communicate professionally with customers, manufacturers, internal teams, and GCs regarding status, documentation needs, and clarifications.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, basic review of drawings/specs/one-line diagrams (as experience allows), and help finalize pricing entries.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the estimating department.

Specific Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree or coursework in business, construction management, engineering technology, or related field preferred.
• 1–3+ years of experience in administrative support, project coordination, estimating support, inside sales, or construction (electrical preferred).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent bids and tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, follow-through, and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with estimating or document management tools (Bluebeam, HeavyBid, etc.) is a plus.
• Solid verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to learn technical electrical products, drawings, specifications, and processes.
• Preferred: Prior experience reading basic electrical drawings/one-line diagrams or working in electrical contracting/distribution.

Company Overview

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial, Inc. operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies, with some business units operating nationally. Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical-dental-vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, paid holidays, and highly competitive pay in addition to paid-time-off.

Additional Data

EEO & Affinitive Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance.

EEO & Affinitive Action The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government. View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "EEO is the Law" poster (English insert #1)| "EEO is the Law" poster supplement (Spanish insert #2) Disability Accommodation IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at [phone] or any IES office to request assistance. IES Participates in E-Verify E-Verify Information https://ies-co.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=18&hashed=1277855294 English https://ies-co.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=19&hashed=-1181269155 Spanish Right to Work https://ies-co.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=17&hashed=-557987553 English https://ies-co.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=16&hashed=1901136896 Spanish