Cost Proposal Analyst

STV•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

STV is seeking a Cost Proposal Analyst to join the firm in our Empire State Building New York, NY office. There are no sponsorships available for this position Required Qualifications Degree from an ABET certified university 2 plus years of Cost Analysis- preferred in the AEC environment Key Responsibilities would include: Collect and validate labor hour estimates from technical leads, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and level of effort Develop detailed cost proposals, including labor, overhead, fee, and direct expenses, in accordance with client requirements and contract terms Collaborate closely with project managers and discipline leads to ensure all technical and commercial inputs are accurate, complete, and aligned with project objectives Analyze budget constraints and identify cost efficiencies while maintaining competitiveness and compliance Perform cost modeling and scenario analysis to support pricing strategies and “what-if” evaluations during proposal development Review historical project data and benchmarking information to improve the accuracy and competitiveness of future proposals Ensure proposals comply with RFP requirements, including rate structures, allowable costs, and contractual limitations Coordinate with cross-functional teams (finance, legal, contracts, HR, and technical staff) to ensure all proposal components are complete and consistent Prepare and maintain detailed cost breakdowns, assumptions, and supporting documentation for internal reviews and client audits Validate application of overhead rates, escalation, and fee in accordance with company policies and client guidelines Support risk identification and quantify cost impacts related to schedule, scope changes, and resource assumptions Assist in developing pricing narratives and justifications for inclusion in technical and commercial proposals Maintain organized records of proposals, cost models, and supporting documentation for future reference and audit readiness Participate in post-proposal debriefs and win/loss analyses to identify trends, lessons learned, and process improvements Compensation Range: $95,975.90 - $109,686.74 STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 34th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. 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Requirements

Degree from an ABET certified university
2 plus years of Cost Analysis- preferred in the AEC environment

Responsibilities

Collect and validate labor hour estimates from technical leads, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and level of effort
Develop detailed cost proposals, including labor, overhead, fee, and direct expenses, in accordance with client requirements and contract terms
Collaborate closely with project managers and discipline leads to ensure all technical and commercial inputs are accurate, complete, and aligned with project objectives
Analyze budget constraints and identify cost efficiencies while maintaining competitiveness and compliance
Perform cost modeling and scenario analysis to support pricing strategies and “what-if” evaluations during proposal development
Review historical project data and benchmarking information to improve the accuracy and competitiveness of future proposals
Ensure proposals comply with RFP requirements, including rate structures, allowable costs, and contractual limitations
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (finance, legal, contracts, HR, and technical staff) to ensure all proposal components are complete and consistent
Prepare and maintain detailed cost breakdowns, assumptions, and supporting documentation for internal reviews and client audits
Validate application of overhead rates, escalation, and fee in accordance with company policies and client guidelines
Support risk identification and quantify cost impacts related to schedule, scope changes, and resource assumptions
Assist in developing pricing narratives and justifications for inclusion in technical and commercial proposals
Maintain organized records of proposals, cost models, and supporting documentation for future reference and audit readiness
Participate in post-proposal debriefs and win/loss analyses to identify trends, lessons learned, and process improvements

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
Paid Holidays (9 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships