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Telecom Bid & Pricing Manager

Role overview

Summary

This role is for managing the bid and pricing process for telecom infrastructure projects at Utilities One. You will develop competitive pricing strategies and coordinate inputs from various teams to deliver compliant proposals, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and internal processes.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in bid management, proposal management, pricing, or commercial operations within the telecommunications or infrastructure industry.
  • Strong understanding of telecom infrastructure, network deployment, and construction environments.
  • Experience preparing RFP/RFQ responses and supporting telecom carriers, network operators, or enterprise clients.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously while coordinating cross-functional teams and meeting tight deadlines.
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Telecommunications, Finance, or a related field

Responsibilities

  • Manage the full RFP/bid lifecycle for telecom opportunities, from opportunity qualification through pricing, proposal development, and final submission
  • Develop cost estimates, pricing models, and commercial proposals based on project scope, technical requirements, and business objectives
  • Analyze technical requirements, project documentation, and customer specifications to define scope, identify risks, and ensure solution alignment
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to develop accurate, competitive, and timely bid responses

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Senior (5-10 years)
  • Bid Manager
  • English

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Business Proposals
  • Negotiation
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Detail Oriented
  • Success Driven

About the company

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Utilities One

  • Infrastructure & Heavy Civil Construction
  • Large
  • 1,001–5,000
The remarkable history of Utilities One started in 2016. It all began with our sister company MoldCable which was focused on cable installation and repair services. The leadership realized that technology is constantly evolving, and there is a need for an infrastructure company that will make a difference; that’s how Utilities One was born. Today, Utilities One delivers a full range of infrastructure solutions for the Telecommunications providers, Electric & Gas Utilities, Wireless Carriers, and the Technology Deployment sector. Over the years, Utilities One turned into a nationwide Telecom Service Provider for Wireline ILEC & CLEC providers and Wireless Carriers. Utilities One provides turn-key services: Engineering, Design, and Construction for Wireline Projects: FTTx, FTTH, FTTP, FTTC, FTTN, and maintenance services. We firmly believe the Wireless network is the future and provide turn-key services for new site builds, modifications, line and antenna installation, Small Cell/DAS. We provide our customers with Site Acquisition, Real Estate, Engineering, Project Management, Construction Services, and Maintenance. We serve major Electric providers. We build Overhead and Underground Distribution and Transmission lines. We deliver industry-leading Smart Grid solutions for Grid Modernization. Utilities One also provides Emergency Storm Restoration and Maintenance. We provide Gas Utility Construction and Engineering for Distribution and Pipeline construction for many of the nation's most prominent Gas Utilities due to our relentless, never-ending pursuit of success in the field. At Utilities One, we have faith in a greener and more sustainable environment. We provide a full range of Design/Build EPC services for Solar Systems, Wind Farms, and Electrical Vehicles networks. Utilities One was founded with great aspirations to reshape the industry as we know it. Our mission as a company is to make a real impact for the greater good of the communities.

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Job description

At Utilities One, we are driven by innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to building the future of critical infrastructure. As a trusted turnkey solutions provider across telecom, power, water, renewable energy, and data center sectors, we deliver high-quality services that connect and empower communities. In addition to our core operations, we offer specialized consulting services that help our clients design, optimize, and execute complex infrastructure projects with confidence and precision. We believe our greatest strength is our people — a team of dedicated professionals who bring expertise, collaboration, and integrity to everything they do. Join us and become part of a growing organization where your contributions make a meaningful impact.

As a Telecom Bid & Pricing Manager, you will own the end-to-end bid and pricing process for telecom infrastructure and network deployment opportunities. This role develops competitive pricing strategies, coordinates cross-functional bid inputs, prepares accurate cost estimates and commercial proposals, identifies technical and commercial risks, and delivers compliant, high-quality RFP responses on time. Success requires strong commercial acumen, rigorous bid and pricing discipline, excellent stakeholder coordination, and a practical understanding of telecom infrastructure, construction, and service delivery. 
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the full RFP/bid lifecycle for telecom opportunities, from opportunity qualification through pricing, proposal development, and final submission;
  • Develop cost estimates, pricing models, and commercial proposals based on project scope, technical requirements, and business objectives;
  • Analyze technical requirements, project documentation, and customer specifications to define scope, identify risks, and ensure solution alignment;
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineering, sales, operations, procurement, finance, and legal) to develop accurate, competitive, and timely bid responses;
  • Ensure proposals comply with customer requirements, contractual obligations, and internal governance and approval processes;
  • Track submitted bids, support customer clarifications and negotiations, and ensure a smooth handover to project delivery and contract management for awarded projects.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Telecommunications, Finance, or a related field preferred;
  • 5+ years of experience in bid management, proposal management, pricing, or commercial operations within the telecommunications or infrastructure industry;
  • Strong understanding of telecom infrastructure, network deployment, and construction environments (OSP, wireless, fiber, civil, engineering, or related scopes);
  • Experience preparing RFP/RFQ responses and supporting telecom carriers, network operators, or enterprise clients;
  • Proven ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously while coordinating cross-functional teams and meeting tight deadlines;
  • Strong analytical, pricing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
    Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven.

Benefits
  • Health Insurance plans (health, dental, vision);
  • Whole Life Insurance;
  • 401k Plan;
  • PTO/Paid Holidays;
  • Great Work Environment;
  • Career Advancement Opportunities.

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