Cost Estimating Senior Analyst

Trinity Health • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

Trinity Rail is hiring a Cost Estimating Senior Analyst to support our estimating and quoting operations by developing accurate, timely cost estimates that align with customer requirements and business objectives. We are seeking a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will support the preparation and review of cost estimates using established tools, templates, and procedures. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional partners - including Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to gather required inputs, clarify scope, and support competitive, high-quality quotes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Minimum of Two years of relevant experience in cost estimation, supply chain, operations, engineering support, or related discipline.
• Proficiency in Outlook, MS Office applications, especially Excel
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to work across the various functions of the organization and with external suppliers

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience (e.g., rail or similar manufacturing environment) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and quotes using established tools, templates, and procedure
• Review quote requests to ensure required information in complete and accurate prior to submission.
• Analyze bills of material (BOMs), labor estimates, freight, and supplier inputs using standard costing methods.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to clarify scope, assumptions, and requirements.
• Support the review and validation of estimates by identifying potential risks, gaps, or inconsistencies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of assumptions, inputs, and revisions within estimating and CRM systems.
• Track assigned quotes to support turnaround time and backlog visibility.
• Participate in win/loss and post‑quote reviews to support continuous improvement.
• Escalate complex or high‑risk issues to the Cost Estimating Manager as appropriate.
• Communicate professionally and timely with internal stakeholders regarding quote status and questions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees