Principal Estimator

Edgewater Technical Associates•Aiken, SC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Estimator opportunity to support the Savannah River Site. This role is responsible for the organization, development, implementation, maintenance, and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis, or estimating applications. The Principal Estimator will provide management with the total capability of maintaining planning, scheduling, financial analysis, and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program. Under very limited supervision, the individual will perform project controls activities and prepare business/financial plans and reports on a periodic or ad hoc basis. This position requires demonstration of proficient ability and knowledge in the development of cost and schedule baselines, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, and spend out plans to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources and facilities, including equipment, manpower, and funding. The role involves utilizing advanced project control concepts to demonstrate personal expertise and leadership in the application of controls, including the development of advanced system applications. The Principal Estimator will provide state-of-the-art technical control expertise to guide subordinates in the development of complex, multi-project integrated area project analysis and problem correction. Participation in routine project cost reviews/schedule meetings is expected. The role includes developing and implementing a basic change management system for engineering and construction assigned work scope, analyzing variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicating the reasons for variances and proposed mitigation plans to Management. A strong understanding of the business environment and the operations of the area being supported is crucial, as is providing the key linkage between the client and the planning process, actively contributing to the control of the client’s business unit. The position requires performing and applying financial analysis techniques, including but not limited to variance analysis, statistical analysis, and scenario analysis, to work scopes and decisions as requested by management. Responsibilities also include developing costing rates, explaining costing rates for the budget process, maintaining rates in PeopleSoft, and analyzing pool variances (Assigned Overhead and Service Pools). The role involves performing extensive analysis of various business operations to ascertain funding limitations and execute appropriate cost controls; identifying productivity and financial issues; designing highly integrated financial controls; and creating cost-effective processes to enhance productivity. Defining requirements and developing models for complex business systems, developing test plans and scenarios, incorporating major system enhancements into existing financial applications, overseeing implementation of projects, and monitoring system effectiveness are also key duties. The Principal Estimator will initiate and direct special studies, develop business solutions for intricate problem areas for management, and translate conceptual ideas of higher management into operating plans. Preparation of comprehensive monthly financial reports, including analyses, forecasts, and spend plans, is required. The role demands assembling, analyzing, and interpreting information and applying practical knowledge to create innovative solutions to resolve complex business issues. Finally, the position involves providing leadership, technical direction, and training to other Project Controls personnel and understanding CAS/FAR principles.

Requirements

Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 5 years of practical experience.
Bachelor's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 7 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent.
An Associate's degree and 11 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent.
A HS diploma and 15 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, construction, operations, estimating, scheduling, project controls, proposal development, and/or project management.
Five years of experience demonstrating knowledge of desired area of subject matter expertise.
Reviews work for completeness as required by project specifications and scope definitions.
Must have strong problem solving, analysis and interpersonal skills as well as oral and written communication skills.
Possesses practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems.
A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management and cost and schedule control at the tactical level would be necessary, along with a knowledge of operations, maintenance, or project startup and construction.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance (an active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties).

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Success Estimating software
Possession of an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the organization, development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications designed to provide management with the total capability of maintaining planning, scheduling, financial analysis and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program.
Under very limited supervision, performs project controls activities, prepares business/financial plans and reports on a periodic or ad hoc basis.
Demonstrates proficient ability and knowledge in the development of cost and schedule baselines, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, spend out plans to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources and facilities, including equipment, manpower, and funding.
Utilizes advanced project control concepts to demonstrate personal expertise and leadership in the application of controls including the development of advanced system applications.
Provides state-of-the-art technical control expertise to guide subordinates in the development of complex, multi-project integrated area project analysis and problem correction.
Participates in routine project cost reviews/schedule meetings.
Develops and implements a basic change management system for engineering and construction assigned work scope.
Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance against the plan, and communicate the reasons for the issuance of variance and proposed mitigation plans to Management.
Understands the business environment and the operations of the area being supported.
Provides the key linkage between the client and the planning process and actively contributes to the control of the client’s business unit.
Performs and applies financial analysis techniques including but not limited to variance analysis, statistical analysis, scenario analysis, etc., to work scopes and decisions as requested by management.
Develops costing rates, explains costing rates for the budget process, maintains rates in PeopleSoft and analyzes pool variances (Assigned Overhead and Service Pools).
Performs extensive analysis of various business operations to ascertain funding limitations and execute appropriate cost controls; identify productivity and financial issues; design highly integrated financial controls; and create cost effective processes to enhance productivity.
Defines requirements and develops models for complex business systems, develops test plans and scenarios, incorporates major system enhancements into existing financial applications, oversees implementation of project and monitors system effectiveness.
Initiates and directs special studies, develops business solutions for intricate problem areas for management and translates the conceptual ideas of higher management into operating plans.
Prepares comprehensive monthly financial reports including analyses, forecasts, and spend plans.
Assembles, analyzes, interprets information and applies practical knowledge to create innovative solutions to resolve complex business issues.
Provides leadership, technical direction and training to other Project Controls personnel.
Understands CAS/FAR principles.

Benefits

highly competitive salaries
employee benefit packages
multiple individual and family benefit options
paid time off
medical
dental
life
vision
disability insurance
pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions
100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1