Senior Project Estimator

Consolidated Nuclear Security•Oak Ridge, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Estimator will support the Estimating Manager in the development of estimates from inception through completion. This role involves supporting estimators in creating achievable estimate plans, coordinating the consolidation of estimate components, and preparing proposal cost volumes and bid forms. The position requires reviewing estimates for quality and integrity, supporting the preparation of basis and assumption documentation, and ensuring lessons learned are incorporated. The Senior Project Estimator will also review scoping documents, design, or Request for Proposal (RFP) scope criteria, and quantities for completeness and reasonableness, coordinating with the project team to develop additional estimating basis when information is incomplete. They will help establish and review conceptual scopes of estimates and studies, support bid evaluation of cost and schedule criteria, and prepare bid evaluations, potentially participating in discussions with vendors. Additionally, this role involves preparing non-manual, distributable, or contractors' indirect cost estimates, developing bases for temporary facilities, miscellaneous construction services, construction tools and equipment, non-manual staffing, startup services, payroll taxes and insurance, camp facilities and operation, and other field costs. The Senior Project Estimator will assist in presenting the estimate's management review package, schedule internal and external reviews, perform and review escalation calculations for complex jobs, identify ways to mitigate risk, and assess uncertainties associated with productivity, material pricing, wage rates, and quantity variation. They will also support the development of estimating standards and procedures, develop and present training in areas of expertise, perform analysis on received commercial data, prepare cost studies utilizing historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons, and develop new techniques as required. The role includes analyzing cost/price data from suppliers/subcontractors, cost processors, engineering progress and performance, and quantity installation progress and performance, generating comparative data as part of the cost/price analysis, and tracking estimate status from initial request through project execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
Master's degree in engineering/science/information technology discipline: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.
The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
This position may be categorized as a “designated position” identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation.
As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter.
U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants.
All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated intermediate-to-advanced understanding of Estimating core processes, requiring minimal direction and supervision
Knowledge of estimating software tools
Experience in price to win strategies and/or leading/supporting estimates during proposal bids
Advanced knowledge of EPC estimating methods, processes, and procedures; understanding of estimate types, classifications, and components
Specific understanding of detail level estimates and design packages
Significant knowledge of and experience in quantity takeoffs, statistical analysis, and cost and price analysis, life cycle analysis, and management of personnel
Skill in understanding and implementing technical discipline processes, engineering drawings, quantity determinations, and mathematical and financial reports
Advanced knowledge of construction methods and techniques in area of specialization, and a general understanding of other disciplines
Familiarity with engineering and construction codes and standards
Thorough understanding of cost index and escalation projection sources
Understanding and ability to contribute to risk and contingency assessments
Proficiency in Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Skill in oral and written communications, including presentation skills and ability to address a group of supervisors
Demonstrated ability to work with people of various backgrounds and objectives

Responsibilities

Supports estimators in development of an achievable estimate plan, inclusive of budget, and supports the estimating team in executing estimates
Coordinates the consolidation of estimate components and supports preparation of proposal cost volumes and bid forms
Reviews estimates and ensures quality and integrity
Supports Estimators in preparation of basis and assumption documentation, and ensures lessons learned are incorporated
Supports the review of scoping documents, design or Request for Proposal (RFP) scope criteria, and quantities for completeness and reasonableness, and coordinates with the project team to develop additional estimating basis when information is incomplete
Helps in establishing and reviewing the conceptual scopes of estimates and studies when definition is not available through demonstrated ability to conceptualize the design of the finished product
Supports bid evaluation of cost and schedule criteria and prepares bid evaluations; may participate in discussions with vendors
Prepares non-manual, distributable or contractors' indirect cost estimates, developing basis for temporary facilities, miscellaneous construction services, construction tools and equipment, non‑manual staffing, startup services, payroll taxes and insurance, camp facilities and operation, and other field costs
Assists in presenting the estimate’s management review package to the estimate team, department management, and business line management; schedules internal and external reviews when needed
Performs and reviews escalation calculations for estimates of complex jobs
Identifies ways to mitigate risk; assesses the uncertainties associated with productivity, material pricing, wage rates, and quantity variation
Supports development of estimating standards and procedures
Develops and presents training in areas of expertise for courses and on‑the‑job training
Performs analysis on received commercial data
Prepares cost studies utilizing historical data, statistical analysis, and cost and quantity comparisons; develops new techniques as required to meet specific needs
Analyzes cost/price data from suppliers/subcontractors, cost processors, engineering progress and performance, and quantity installation progress and performance, with the ability to generate comparative data (historical costs and other metrics) as part of the cost/price analysis
Tracks estimate status from initial estimate request through project execution