Estimating Manager

Centrus Energy • Oak Ridge, TN

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About The Position

The Estimating Manger will report to the Director, Project Controls. The Estimating Manager establishes, implements, maintains, and monitors compliance with estimating processes across all Centrus projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, Accounting, Finance, or Business
• 15+ years of progressive experience in heavy industrial EPC environments. Experience on Nuclear projects is required.
• Proficiency in establishing/developing project estimates according to AACE class levels
• Proficiency with commonly used estimating tools in the industry and by major EPC Contractors.
• Must have strong investigative skills and an ability to ask questions to draw out required information.
• Must utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills to ensure that.
• Functional oversight of estimators assigned to projects.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience w/ ProPricer, InEight, Sage, Open Plan or other estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Centrus’ estimating standards, procedures, and tools to ensure consistency across all projects.
• Ensure integration of processes and systems with other Project Controls functions including change management, planning & scheduling, work package planning, and forecasting.
• Coordinate with the Project Controls Managers on each project to ensure adequate levels of estimating support appropriate for the phase of each project.
• Support project teams by providing all preparatory input, procedures, resources and rates necessary for the development of project estimates and translating estimate plans into detailed project budgets for regulatory, engineering, procurement, fabrication, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, testing, start-up activities, and operations.
• Guide all estimating efforts, including the preparation of Class 5 to Class 1 estimates, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and Centrus guidelines.
• Coordinate with the Manager, Planning & Scheduling and Project Controls Managers to ensure accurate and integrated project cost baselines, including alignment with project schedules and WBS.
• Conduct detailed estimate reviews, validating the accuracy and completeness of project estimates, change estimates, and cost forecasts.
• Ensure the baselining (and re-baselining) of budgets is performed per Centrus’ guidelines. Promptly flag any deviations and assist in their resolution.
• Work closely with the Contract and Procurement teams to ensure accurate cost estimating is available to support contract negotiations and validate change order pricing.
• Support project teams in conducting impact assessments for any proposed changes to cost baselines and budgets.
• Actively participate with Centrus’ risk identification and management efforts at a project level.
• Develop cash flow models to support project financial planning and provide regular updates to the corporate finance team.
• Support dispute resolution and claims analysis, including forensic analysis for potential use in contract claims or legal proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager