Commercial Excellence - Principal Cost Estimator

Franklin Energy AM Conservation; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Cost Estimator to lead the cost estimating process for bid and proposal activities. This role involves collaboration with multiple teams to develop pricing strategies and improve workflow efficiencies. The ideal candidate will possess strong financial analysis skills and a background in cost accounting, with a commitment to fostering productive relationships across departments. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to driving the transition to net-zero carbon economies while valuing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in finance, cost accounting, and budgeting.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports.
• Experience with program and contract accounting in relevant industries.

Responsibilities

• Manage the cost estimating process for bids and proposals.
• Collaborate with teams to develop price strategies.
• Lead automation and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Cost Accounting

Budgeting

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerBI

Integrated ERP Systems

Job description

As a combined organization, Franklin Energy and AM Conservation Group is undertaking what is perhaps the central challenge of our times – to help drive the transition to net-zero carbon economies while ensuring that no working families, businesses, or local communities are left behind. To do that, we are the utility industry’s top provider of turn-key energy efficiency and grid optimization programs and products, all of which contribute to reducing carbon and waste and, at the same time, free-up resources for creating more innovation investment and jobs. With over 26 years in business, we have more than 1,300 experts across the United States and Canada, with warehouses on both coasts. The organization’s integrated in-house services provide deep personalization and insights, helping energy partners achieve their carbon-reduction and energy productivity goals.

We believe the organization’s most “precious resources” are its people. We pledge a relentless pursuit to embody a culture that acknowledges, recognizes, and infinitely seeks to understand the unique differences of its people. We are committed to creating employee experiences that continually attract and embrace a multiracial, multicultural, and multigenerational workforce that promotes outstanding performance and mirrors our diverse partnerships, clients and communities we serve.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Principal Cost Estimator will play a critical role in managing the cost estimating process for all bid and proposal activities across the organization with a strong focus on the Services business and supporting other business units as needed. You will work collaboratively with multiple teams including Business Development, Client Delivery, Strategy, Solutions Development, Products, Engineering, Technology, and others as you manage this complex cost estimating process. The ability to coordinate inputs and workflow from multiple departments and functions to complete the estimating process and deliver meaningful business intelligence related to new business initiatives on tight timelines will be critical to your success in this role. The Principal Cost Estimator will play a lead role in identifying, developing, and improving important workflow and automation process improvement projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Manage all aspects of the cost estimating process in support of bid and proposal activities
Collaborate with Business Development and Client Delivery teams to develop price to win strategies
Lead the identification, development, and implementation of workflow, processes, automation, tools and analysis of estimating related activities
Drive the process to develop and implement a standardized building block template approach to developing bid and proposal costing and analysis models
Build out reporting and dashboards that provide analysis and insight into historical bids and pricing that inform future bids
Complete special Adhoc projects and reporting as requested
Take an active role in various process improvement initiatives underway
Help identify opportunities to drive process and reporting efficiencies and improvements and take an active role in developing and implementing solutions

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s in accounting or finance degree or equivalent required
5-7 years of experience required with a thorough understanding and knowledge of finance, cost accounting, budgeting, cost estimating and analysis activities.
Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain productive and effective relationships laterally and upward across the Strategy, Client Delivery, Business Development and Finance organizations.
Experience with program and contract accounting in the energy, construction, cost accounting, engineering or government contract industries a plus.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports and statements.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Must be able to handle a wide work variety and work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a detail-oriented, organized, self-starter, and have an ability to prioritize workload.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, (specifically Word, Excel and Outlook), knowledge of PowerBI, and integrated ERP systems a must.
Ability to present complex financial data to executive management, peers and clients
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with customers, clients and employees.
Ability to analyze and interpret data and solve practical problems.
Experience with report creation and distribution
Committed to diversity and inclusion

Licenses & Certifications
Valid driver’s license

Travel Requirements
Willingness to travel up to 10%