Bid Manager/ Commercial Specialist

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Hiring Remotely in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, USA
In-Office or Remote
102K-170K Annually
Senior level
Energy • Manufacturing • Solar • Renewable Energy
GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy.
The Role
The Bid Manager leads the proposal process for High Voltage Substation projects, ensuring compliance and supporting sales strategies while managing risks.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Description SummaryThe Bid/Commercial Manager for the AC Integrated Solutions Product line will be responsible for leading the inquiry to order process, and providing high quality Grid Solutions projects proposals that include High voltage Substations and transmissions systems to our Customers in Canada and the United Sates In this role, you will be responsible for the overall proposal generation and associated risk review process, per Grid Solutions Deal Risk Management process (Policy 5.0), with accountability for meeting quality, process compliance and business objectives.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Be responsible for the development of complete High Voltage AC Substations proposals which include HV substations Electrical, Energy Management System, Protections and Controls engineered packages or full turnkey Solutions working in close cooperation with the  product lines, Commercial Operations, sales, the  execution team, sourcing, legal and other functions

  • Be Key Interface with internal and external stakeholders and  customers

  • Ensure proper engagement with customer throughout the tendering phase, respond to customers queries and clarifications timely.

  • Engage with other functions during tendering phase to develop scope, PMP, PQP, PEP, schedule, Risk management and should cost

  • Ensure the commercial and technical aspects of the proposal are complete and compliant with the Customer requirements, and present the most optimized and  competitive solutions

  • Work closely with the Region Sales teams as a key partner in the strategy development to create winning proposals and meeting or exceeding the region’s orders plan

  • Support market level pricing Indicators, target pricing and pricing trategy

  • Support the AC integrated systems strategy in meeting segment orders operating plan, Sales, margin and hit rate

  • Complete risk assessment, submission, deal clarification/negotiation & hand-over process to the execution teams; ensure proper control of contract flow-down requirements

  • Be responsible for the execution of the Commercial Risk Review Process including deal reviews and approvals, in compliance with Grid Solutions Policy 5.0

  • Work closely with Commercial Operations, Legal and Lead contract Terms & Conditions negotiations with customers

  • Opportunities pipeline governance, ensure opportunities forecasts is accurately reflected in sales force system

  • Support the proposal process improvement and proposal quality

Required Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline or Commercial from an accredited university or college

  • Minimum of 5 years experience in commercial and  project management role

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with electrical transmission, distributions systems and  high voltage substations required for Utilities, Data Centers,  Industrial,  Wind and Renewables Sector (onshore or offshore, Solar)

Desired Characteristics:

  • Ability to influence and lead cross functional teams

  • Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills

  • Self-sufficiency and strong at proactive problem solving 

  • Entrepreneurial change agent, driven by customer needs

  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

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Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: May 31, 2026

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $102,100.00 and $170,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: sales incentive.

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on April 30, 2026.

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Commercial
  • Minimum 5 years experience in commercial and project management
  • Minimum 5 years experience with electrical transmission and high voltage substations

GE Vernova Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Vernova and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Vernova.

  • Retirement Support The 401(k) plan includes company matching contributions and additional company retirement contributions, with access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Feedback suggests this structure supports long-term savings beyond a basic match.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is available with flexible, continuous or non-continuous usage, and is complemented by adoption resources and Work/Life Connections guidance. Maternity leave is described as extended relative to typical workplace norms.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off programs include 12 paid holidays, permissive time off for many salaried roles, and dedicated personal, illness, and caregiving time for U.S. new hires. Some hourly roles start with a defined PTO bank, while other roles may offer unlimited time off.

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The Company
HQ: , Cambridge, MA
75,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

GE Vernova is a planned purpose-built company on a mission to electrify the planet while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. GE Vernova brings together GE’s portfolio of energy businesses including Power, Wind, Electrification and Digital businesses. With focus, GE Vernova is accelerating the path to more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy, while helping our customers power economies and deliver the electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World.

Why Work With Us

Join our team, to evolve and grow, surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.

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