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Fortinet, Inc.

Bid & Pricing Manager

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site +1

$130K - $180K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Engineering, Finance, or equivalent) Proven experience (typically 8+ years) in bid management, commercial/contract management Experience in project-based or contract-driven industries is an advantage ...

Thales

Bid Manager Americas

Austin, TX

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Bachelor's degree in business, science, engineering, communications, or a related field equivalent work experience * 5+ years of experience in bid management, proposal management, capture management ...

Flatiron Construction Corp

Bid Manager - Federal

Austin, TX

$250K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Works closely with engineers and estimators to develop the budget and secure the final bid price for the pursuit. * Supports the project hand-off between the bid and construction teams to ensure ...

Fortinet, Inc.

Bid & Pricing Manager

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$130K - $180K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Business, Engineering, Finance, or equivalent) • Proven experience (typically 8+ years) in bid management, commercial/contract management • Experience in project-based or contract-driven ...

Flatiron Construction Corp

Bid Manager - Federal

Austin, TX · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Works closely with engineers and estimators to develop the budget and secure the final bid price for the pursuit. * Supports the project hand-off between the bid and construction teams to ensure ...

Thales

Bid Manager Americas

Austin, TX · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Bachelor's degree in business, science, engineering, communications, or a related field equivalent work experience * 5+ years of experience in bid management, proposal management, capture management ...

Flatiron Construction Corp

Bid Manager - Federal

Austin, TX · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Works closely with engineers and estimators to develop the budget and secure the final bid price for the pursuit. * Supports the project hand-off between the bid and construction teams to ensure ...

Flatiron Construction Corp

Bid Manager - Federal

Austin, TX · On-site

$225K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Works closely with engineers and estimators to develop the budget and secure the final bid price for the pursuit. * Supports the project hand-off between the bid and construction teams to ensure ...

Aquatech International LLC

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The O&M Bid Manager will be a commercially focused bid leader to drive the development of ... Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related discipline; advanced commercial ...

HILTI

Bid & Proposal Manager

Plano, TX · On-site

The Bid & Proposal Manager is responsible for delivering high quality bids and proposals ... Bachelor's or higher degree in Business, Finance, Legal, Engineering or related area from an ...

Flatiron Construction Corp

Bid Manager - Federal

Austin, TX

$225K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Works closely with engineers and estimators to develop the budget and secure the final bid price for the pursuit. * Supports the project hand-off between the bid and construction teams to ensure ...

Hilti

Bid & Proposal Manager

Plano, TX · On-site

The Bid & Proposal Manager is responsible for delivering high quality bids and proposals ... Bachelor's or higher degree in Business, Finance, Legal, Engineering or related area from an ...

Flatiron Construction Corp

Bid Manager - Federal

Austin, TX · On-site

$250K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Works closely with engineers and estimators to develop the budget and secure the final bid price for the pursuit. * Supports the project hand-off between the bid and construction teams to ensure ...

Hilti

Bid & Proposal Manager

Garland, TX · On-site

The Bid & Proposal Manager is responsible for delivering high quality bids and proposals ... Bachelor's or higher degree in Business, Finance, Legal, Engineering or related area from an ...

Televic

Technical Bid Manager US

Sacramento, CA · On-site

As part of the Bid Management team, you will transform specifications into innovative and feasible ... You hold a Master's degree in engineering with a focus on software or electronics (or have ...

Hilti

Bid & Proposal Manager

Sachse, TX

The Bid & Proposal Manager is responsible for delivering high quality bids and proposals ... Bachelor's or higher degree in Business, Finance, Legal, Engineering or related area from an ...

Hilti

Bid & Proposal Manager

Murphy, TX

The Bid & Proposal Manager is responsible for delivering high quality bids and proposals ... Bachelor's or higher degree in Business, Finance, Legal, Engineering or related area from an ...

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How much do bid engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for bid engineer in the United States is $77,241.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,500.00 and $86,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a bid engineer?

Bid Engineers are professionals responsible for preparing and managing the technical and commercial aspects of bids and proposals, usually in industries like construction, engineering, and energy. They analyze client requirements, estimate costs, develop detailed proposals, and coordinate with multiple departments to ensure that bids are accurate and competitive. Their role is crucial in helping companies win contracts by presenting well-crafted, compliant, and profitable bids.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bid engineer?

To thrive as a Bid Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering principles, project management, and cost estimation, often supported by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with bidding software, project management tools, and industry standards such as ISO or PMP certification is highly beneficial. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you create competitive and compliant bids while collaborating with cross-functional teams. These capabilities are crucial to delivering accurate proposals, securing new projects, and ensuring organizational success in competitive markets.

How does a bid engineer typically collaborate with sales and technical teams during the proposal process?

As a Bid Engineer, you’ll work closely with both sales and technical teams to ensure bid proposals are accurate, competitive, and aligned with client requirements. You’ll gather input from technical experts to develop the best solutions, while coordinating with sales to tailor proposals to customer needs and market trends. Effective communication and project management skills are essential, as you’ll often be balancing tight deadlines and multiple stakeholders to deliver a cohesive and compelling bid.

What is the difference between Bid Engineer vs Estimator?

AspectBid EngineerEstimator
Required CredentialsEngineering degree, technical knowledgeEngineering or construction background, analytical skills
Work EnvironmentPre-bid phase, project planningCost assessment, project budgeting
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction, engineering firms, EPC companiesConstruction, contracting, manufacturing

While both roles focus on project costs and proposals, a Bid Engineer primarily manages the technical and strategic aspects of bids, ensuring technical compliance and feasibility. An Estimator concentrates on calculating costs and preparing detailed budgets. Both roles are essential in the pre-bid process but serve different functions within project bidding.

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Infographic showing various Bid Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,241 per year, or $37.1 per hour.

Bid & Pricing Manager

Fortinet, Inc.

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site, Remote

$130K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

The Bid & Commercial Manager is responsible for managing complex bids and commercial proposals from opportunity qualification through contract signature. The role combines bid orchestration & pricing shaping while ensuring that offers are competitive, compliant, commercially sound, and aligned with company strategy & corporate policies. This involves close collaboration and interactions with Sales, Technical teams, Support & Services teams, InfoSec, Finance, Legal, Supply Chain, Product, and any other required stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities (non-exhaustive)

 

  • Manage the end-to-end bid process for Enterprise and public tenders

      Analyze RFPs, RFQs, and contract requirements (commercial, financial, and legal)

      Support bid/no-bid decisions through risk and opportunity assessment

      Contribute to the commercial strategy and win themes in collaboration with sales

      Coordinate inputs from internal/external stakeholders to deliver high-quality proposals

      Ensure bids are submitted on time and fully compliant with customer requirements

      Prepare and lead internal bid review meetings

      Build business cases ensuring financial compelling offer while protecting company margin

  • Develop pricing models, cost structures, and margin analyses

      Build and validate commercial assumptions and financial scenarios

      Ensure compliance with internal commercial governance and approval processes

      Identify contractual, financial, and operational risks and propose mitigation actions

      Support commercial and contractual negotiations with customers along with sales

      Contribute to contract finalization and handover to relevant post-sales teams

      Maintain bid documentation, templates, and commercial standards

      Capture lessons learned from won and lost bids to improve future performance

      Track and report bid KPIs (win rate, margins, compliance, deadlines)

Profile Requirements

 

      Master's degree (Business, Engineering, Finance, or equivalent)

      Proven experience (typically 8+ years) in bid management, commercial/contract management

      Experience in project-based or contract-driven industries is an advantage

      Strong understanding of bid and tender processes

      Solid financial and commercial acumen (pricing, margins, cost modelling)

      Good knowledge of contract terms and commercial risk management

      Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

      Fluent Spanish/Portuguese is a plus 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

      Ability to influence without authority

      Results-driven mindset with strong commercial awareness

Fortinet offers employees a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time as well as a comprehensive leave program. 

Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, and job level. Earnings for this position are expected to be $130,000 - $180,000 Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program, Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company's discretion

Fortinet makes possible a digital world that we can always trust through its mission to protect people, devices, and data everywhere. This is why the world's largest enterprises, service providers, and government organizations choose Fortinet to securely accelerate their digital journey. The Fortinet Security Fabric platform delivers broad, integrated, and automated protections across the entire digital attack surface, securing critical devices, data, applications, and connections from the data center to the cloud to the home office. Ranking #1 in the most security appliances shipped worldwide, more than 615,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. And the Fortinet NSE Training Institute, an initiative of Fortinet's Training Advancement Agenda (TAA), provides one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry to make cyber training and new career opportunities available to everyone.

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