Cost Researcher

Fortive•Greenville, SC

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Cost Researcher is a critical "First Responder" in our data-to-product lifecycle. This is not a passive data-entry role; it is a role designed for an investigative researcher who enjoys "de-bottlenecking" complex pricing structures. You will be responsible for obtaining, verifying, and validating cost data through direct market engagement and digital research tools.

Requirements

Investigative Mindset: A natural curiosity to look beneath the surface of a quote or price list to ensure it represents the true market reality
Construction Understanding: Knowledge of construction from either school or work experience
Technical Literacy: Proficiency with web-based research, Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, and collaborative platforms (Slack/Teams).
Communication Precision: The ability to represent Gordian professionally to external vendors and clearly articulate data anomalies to internal stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with (or interest in learning) SQL or AI-assisted research tools is a significant plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Strategic Market Outreach: Execute professional inquiries via phone and digital channels to manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors to secure current labor and material costs.
Data Integrity & Validation: You will not just "collect" numbers. You will validate data points against historical trends and current market logic to identify outliers or "Single Points of Failure" in the data.
Forensic Documentation: Maintain a clear and traceable audit trail for all research, ensuring that our Engineering and Data Analyst teams can trust the "provenance" of every price point.
Vertical Support: Assist in the maintenance and expansion of the CSI Divisional Engineers by researching specific technical specifications and regional cost variances.
Tools & AI Integration: Utilize program management tools and productivity tools (including AI-augmented search and internal databases) to expedite the research process and improve data accuracy.