Cost Estimating Specialist

ProSidian Consulting, LLC•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

ProSidian Seeks a Cost Estimating Specialist | Project Finance & Credit Evaluation Support [DOE0060060] for Program Support on a Exempt 1099 Contract: No Overtime Pay Basis Remote (within USA - W/ On-Site Meetings Expected) in The CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) Area Clearance Designation(s): STD Background Chk Contract Contingent, generally located across the CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) Across The District of Columbia / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) - Independent Engineering Advisory Services are typically performed remotely and at project sites nationwide. Region supporting a a department within the US Department of Energy [The Loan Programs Office (LPO)] that provides attractive debt financing for high-impact, large-scale energy infrastructure projects in the United States. The Cost Estimating Specialist | Project Finance & Credit Evaluation Support [DOE0060060] is aligned with GSA Labor Category: Senior Consultant. We seek Cost Estimating Specialist | Project Finance & Credit Evaluation Support [DOE0060060] candidates with relevant Energy Industry (Oil, And Gas/Power, And Utilities) Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Energy Industry (Oil, And Gas/Power, And Utilities) Sector Clients such as DOE. JOB OVERVIEW Provide services and support as a Cost Estimating Specialist [Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services] aligned with the Project Finance & Credit Evaluation Support Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline in the Energy Industry (Oil, And Gas/Power, And Utilities) Industry Sector focussing on RM | Risk Management Solutions for clients such as U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) | DOE Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program Generally Located In CONUS - Located In Washington, DC / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) and across the District of Columbia / Nationwide (Remote Project Support Across the United States) - Independent Engineering Advisory Services are typically performed remotely and at project sites nationwide. Region (Of Country/World) Remote (within USA - W/ On-Site Meetings Expected). Serves as a Cost Estimating Specialist within the Project Finance & Credit Evaluation Support swim lane, delivering bankable, technically defensible Independent Engineering advisory services by converting discipline-specific engineering, construction, compliance, operating, commercial, and risk findings into lender-ready due diligence, monitoring, certification, and decision-support outputs. Serve as a Cost Estimating Specialist - Project Finance & Credit Evaluation Support Specialist (Labor Category: Senior Consultant II) to provide Project Finance & Credit Evaluation Support Operations / Technical as part of an as part of an Independent Engineering (IE) Advisory Services | Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Advisory / Technical Due Diligence / Credit Evaluation / Lifecycle Monitoring Team that provides Engineering Services. This includes activities that address and Independent CAPEX validation: Validates CAPEX estimates, cost reasonableness, contingency, escalation, and eligible project costs.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant engineering, construction, operations, compliance, risk, finance, or energy infrastructure advisory experience; demonstrated work on oil and gas, power, utilities, or large-scale infrastructure projects for owners, lenders, independent engineers, or federal clients.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, construction management, business, risk management, finance, or related field.
Primarily focused on Engineering Services initiatives and aligned with Program Support activities Project Finance & Credit Evaluation Support Functional Area Activities.
Independent engineering review; U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) - Style documentation discipline; technical due diligence; risk assessment; cost eligibility, estimate validation, budget baselines, escalation, and contingency; data room review; information request tracking; report writing; Excel-based analysis; stakeholder coordination; and clear presentation of findings for credit, construction, monitoring, and certification decisions.
Technical judgment; independence and objectivity; analytical rigor; attention to detail; defensible documentation; client service orientation; cross-functional collaboration; issue escalation; quality mindset; schedule discipline; and ability to translate technical evidence into actionable risk, compliance, and financing implications.
Understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word; proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytics tools, and Visio; and able to quickly learn other tools as needed.
Commitment - to work with intelligent, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the most significant challenges across private, public, and social sectors.
Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together.
Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have an impact and make a difference.
Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow, and to view the world as their classroom.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications such as PMP, CQA, CIA, ISO Lead Auditor, CHMM, CSP, or PMI-RMP preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides Independent Engineering advisory support for Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program technical due diligence, credit evaluation, lifecycle monitoring, and assurance activities, with emphasis on cost eligibility, estimate validation, budget baselines, escalation, and contingency.
Reviews project documentation, evaluates technical and commercial interfaces, identifies risks and mitigations, validates assumptions, supports conditions precedent and disbursement readiness reviews where applicable, and prepares defensible work products including cost estimate reviews, eligibility matrices, backup documentation, and estimate comparison reports.
Coordinates with engineering, finance, legal, construction, operations, environmental, HSE, and project controls stakeholders to support timely lender and DOE decision-making.
May participate in data room reviews, borrower/contractor interviews, site observations, monthly monitoring meetings, risk register updates, CP evidence reviews, draw package checks, issue closure tracking, and preparation of Independent Engineer reports for DOE, LPO, credit, and program governance stakeholders.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation: The pay range is competitive and includes health benefits, pre-tax employee benefits, and incentives.
Group Medical / Dental / Vision Health Insurance Benefits
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: The 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan lets eligible employees save for retirement with various investment options and support from a financial planner. It operates as a pre-tax Safe Harbor plan with a company match.
Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees can use PTO for vacations, doctor's appointments, or personal events. These benefits include 2 weeks of vacation, three sick days, 10 ProSidian holidays, and government holidays.
Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs are premium-only plans (POPs) that provide eligible employees with a comprehensive Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and associated tax benefits.
Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We aim for your financial success with a Purchasing Discounts and Savings Plan via the Corporate Perks Benefit Program, offering eligible employees discounts on everyday products and services.
ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian can offer up to $5,000 for referrals who stay employed for 90 days, based on candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting work, performance incentives are tied to each new client that employees assist in pursuing and supporting.
Flexible Spending Account: FSAs let you pre-tax cover eligible healthcare and daycare costs. You estimate your annual expenses and allocate part of each paycheck to your FSA.
Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance