Cost Estimator
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Cost Estimator building financial models and pricing strategies for Franklin Energy’s energy-efficiency proposals. Analyzing cost drivers, bid data, and pricing scenarios to support competitive new-business bids.
Responsibilities:
- Develop cost estimates and pricing models for proposals and new business opportunities
- Collaborate with Business Development, Client Delivery, Engineering, Product Solutions, and Finance teams to gather cost inputs and validate assumptions
- Build and maintain detailed financial models and pricing templates supporting proposal development
- Analyze labor, operational, and program cost drivers to ensure accurate and competitive pricing
- Support price-to-win strategies through financial modeling and scenario analysis
- Review proposal inputs to ensure cost assumptions are reasonable, consistent, and aligned with program requirements
- Maintain documentation and version control for pricing models and supporting analysis
- Analyze historical bid data and pricing trends to inform future estimating efforts
- Assist in developing and refining standardized estimating tools and templates
- Support reporting and analysis related to proposal performance, pricing accuracy, and estimating trends
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to streamline estimating workflows and improve data quality
- Provide financial analysis and insights to support proposal teams and leadership decision-making
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Business Analytics, or related field required
- 3–5 years of experience in cost estimating, financial analysis, pricing, budgeting, or related analytical roles
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
- Ability to analyze cost drivers and translate operational inputs into structured pricing models
- High attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy in complex financial models
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple proposal timelines simultaneously
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple departments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights
- Ability to work independently while contributing to team objectives
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and respectful collaboration
- Reliable transportation
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Valid driver’s license
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
- Experience supporting bid and proposal development processes preferred
- Experience in energy, engineering, construction, consulting, government contracting, or infrastructure-related industries is a plus
- Experience with PowerBI, financial modeling tools, or ERP systems preferred
- Ability to work with data visualization or reporting tools is a plus
Benefits:
- Remote/virtual work arrangement
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
