Cost Estimating Manager

Amentum•Scoville, ID

3d•$160,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Amentum delivers world-class solutions through the expertise, dedication, and collaboration of our people. We partner with our customers to solve complex challenges and are committed to fostering a workplace where employees can grow, succeed, and make a difference. We are currently seeking a Construction Cost Estimating Manager to support our Spent Fuel Handling Project. Estimates costs for projects based on an analysis of project technical requirements. Collects and analyzes all project costs, including raw materials, labor, equipment and tooling to ensure estimates are accurate. Identifies and quantifies potential cost uncertainties to ensure costing models capture the full range of potential costs. Updates costs as necessary based on new information and project scope changes.

Requirements

Microsoft Excel expertise.
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Accounting or other related field highly preferred.
10 or more years of experience, education can substitute for some experience.
Experience in large scale heavy industrial projects is highly preferred.
Experience in multiple phases of project lifecycle (Predesign, Design, Procurement, Construction, and Post-Construction phases).
Experience preparing cost estimates on behalf of general contractor using a variety of Estimating tools, including Excel spreadsheets, WinEst, and/or other estimating software.
Ability to communicate clearly through email, written narratives, and in-person presentations to all levels of the project team.
Experience with DOE 413.3B Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets.

Nice To Haves

8+ years of relevant experience with bachelor’s degree; 5+ years of relevant experience with Master’s degree.
Usually has 2+ years of experience leading, mentoring, and/or delegating the work of others.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of estimators that have experience levels from newer entry to seasoned veterans.
Heavy focus on standardization of estimating procedures, focus on documentation, the narratives to explain the Basis of Estimate, assumptions made. Variance Analysis reporting on estimates that come back outside our targeted threshold.
Place a large priority on training and incorporating the Project Controls Management goals and expectations then relaying that back to the team.
Train the team to the GAO-20-195G – Cost Estimating and Assessment Guide and our own internal Cost Estimating Plan. Become the Subject Matter Expert in these documents and ensure that our team is abiding by these best practices.
Work with the Team Lead in the review of all estimates produced, checking for accuracy, that the estimate captures all elements of the Technical Change Request (TCR), and oversee that the estimates are produced/reviewed/delivered in a timely manner.
Track the accuracy of the estimates produced, comparing the estimate to the final negotiated price. Assess any areas that need improvement and work with the individuals on the team to make improvements.
Review all estimates and narrative write ups to ensure that the estimator has properly analyzed specifications, sketches, drawings, contract document agreements, and reviewed prior change order proposals.
Become a subject matter expert on the contract verbiage for the contracts being supported.
Consult with the Project Manager and the Engineering teams to discuss the estimates produced, the accuracy, and ensure that the cost estimating team is providing the support that is needed.
Provide assistance in price negotiations, working closely with Project Manager and Project Controls management.
Work with team members on the historical database they have been compiling and evaluate the data and construction means and methods in order to maintain current estimating standards and databases.
Support costing of Risk Registers and collaborates with Risk team to ensure all risk register items are aligned to project’s risk profile.
Clearly document and communicate the scope of the estimate, the assumptions made, and any pertinent information gathered from the Project Manager or Engineering team by providing a narrative write up explaining the Basis of Estimate. Followed up by a Variance Analysis write up for estimates that fall outside our target threshold. Follow up to ensure this is being properly done and documented.