3786 - Cost Estimator

Folk AS; Bærum; On-site; NOK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good long-term opportunities

Career development opportunities

Competitive terms and conditions

Social events

Job summary

Folk AS in Norway seeks a Cost Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for projects, services and tenders, supporting planning, commercial analysis and budgeting. You will analyze technical docs, develop pricing models, and collaborate with PMs, Engineers, Procurement and Finance to optimize bids and profitability.

The role requires a degree in engineering or related field and at least 3 years in cost estimation, tendering or project controls, with ERP and estimating software experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in cost estimation, tendering, project controls, commercial management, or related disciplines.
• Experience with engineering, EPC, industrial, energy, or process industry projects.
• Experience working with ERP systems, estimating software, and project management tools.
• Professional certifications within estimating, project controls, or commercial management are considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for projects, tenders, maintenance contracts, and service deliveries.
• Analyze technical specifications, scope documents, drawings, and client requirements.
• Develop cost breakdown structures and pricing models.
• Evaluate quotations from suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all estimates are complete, accurate, and submitted within required deadlines.
• Maintain estimating databases, cost libraries, and historical cost records.
• Evaluate project profitability, risks, and commercial assumptions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimization initiatives.
• Support pricing strategies and bid/no-bid decisions.
• Participate in financial reviews and estimate validation processes.
• Monitor market trends, labor rates, material costs, and supplier pricing.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Participate in clarification meetings, tender reviews, and project handover activities.
• Provide cost-related advice during project planning and execution.
• Support management with budget forecasts and scenario analyses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Business Administration, or related

Tools

ERP systems

Estimating software

Project management tools

Job description

• Sektor Privat

Prepare accurate cost estimates, analyze technical specifications, and support tender submissions and project planning.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, finance, or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cost estimation, tendering, or project controls
• Experience with engineering, EPC, industrial, energy, or process industry projects
• Experience working with ERP systems, estimating software, and project management tools
• Professional certifications in estimating or project controls are an advantage
• Competitive terms and conditions
• Individual and adapted follow-up while on assignment
• Social events and pleasant tokens of appreciation throughout the year

We are seeking a Cost Estimator!

We are seeking a Cost Estimator for available for immediate start!

The Cost Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, timely, and competitive cost estimates for projects, services, and tenders. The role supports business growth, project planning, and financial performance by providing reliable cost assessments, identifying risks and opportunities, and ensuring alignment with technical, commercial, and operational requirements.

Accountabilities:

Cost Estimation and Tender Support

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for projects, tenders, maintenance contracts, and service deliveries.
• Analyze technical specifications, scope documents, drawings, and client requirements.
• Develop cost breakdown structures and pricing models.
• Evaluate quotations from suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all estimates are complete, accurate, and submitted within required deadlines.
• Maintain estimating databases, cost libraries, and historical cost records.

Commercial and Financial Analysis

• Evaluate project profitability, risks, and commercial assumptions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and optimization initiatives.
• Support pricing strategies and bid/no-bid decisions.
• Participate in financial reviews and estimate validation processes.
• Monitor market trends, labor rates, material costs, and supplier pricing.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Participate in clarification meetings, tender reviews, and project handover activities.
• Provide cost-related advice during project planning and execution.
• Support management with budget forecasts and scenario analyses.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications within estimating, project controls, or commercial management are considered an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in cost estimation, tendering, project controls, commercial management, or related disciplines.
• Experience preparing estimates for engineering, EPC, industrial, energy, or process industry projects.
• Strong understanding of project execution, procurement, and cost management principles.
• Experience supporting tender submissions, commercial evaluations, and project budgeting activities.
• Experience working with ERP systems, estimating software, and project management tools.

You are:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, structured, and results-oriented mindset.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

The duration of the assignment is set to 01.10.2026 - 30.04.2027

Folk can offer:

• Good long-term opportunities with our clients
• Individual and adapted follow-up while on assignment
• Good career development opportunities in an interesting and innovative sector
• Competitive terms and conditions

Social events and pleasant tokens of appreciation throughout the year
We see possibilities in your competence!
In Folk, we work in accordance with our values: ethical, personal, enthusiastic and flexible.

• Budgetprognosen
• ERP-systemer

Since the establishment in 2004, Folk AS has assisted Norwegian and international companies by selecting and recruiting skilled people within technical and administrative disciplines - for project-based, temporary and permanent positions
This is what we are good at - here lies our expertise.
Our values are: ethical, personal, committed and flexible.