Senior Cost Estimator - Administrative/Business

Senior Cost Estimator - Administrative/Business

ProSidian is seeking a Senior Cost Estimator - Administrative/Business to support an engagement for a liquid waste contractor (Savannah River Remediation [SRR]) at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, which is owned by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Senior Cost Estimator - Administrative/Business Candidates Purpose of Position: Prepare estimates in support of operational, maintenance, or project work activities in order to provide the basis for decision making, planning, control, and performance monitoring. Review and analyze estimates prepared by other estimators and make presentations to management, when requested.

Senior Cost Estimator - Administrative/Business Candidates shall work to support requirements for RFQ190882 Senior Estimator (Administrative/Business Services) and

Responsibilities:

• Develop cost estimates applying advanced principles and concepts in a comprehensive and accurate manner, complete in all respects, for facilities with varying degrees of complexity.
• Identify areas of incomplete design definition within scope definition documents with multiple disciplines or specialties. Recognize omissions of necessary elements of the work scope.
• Review design scope for completeness and adequacy of scope definition. Coordinate with engineering personnel to develop and quantify areas of uncertain scope definition. Establish conceptual scope when required.
• Participate in establishing and maintaining pricing structures and credible databases to be used in the preparation of estimates. Obtain and analyze vendor information and labor productivity data.
• Perform construction productivity analysis; develop crew requirements by projecting work operations, by type of craft.
• Review estimates prepared by others for completeness, logic accuracy, and credibility.
• Assist in the preparation of estimate contingency requirements, schedule contingency, and technical & Programmatic Risk Assessment.
• Prepare management reviews of estimates which include comparison scope, quantity, and cost data as well as estimate reconciliation for very complex activities.
• Prepare cost studies utilizing historical data, statistical analysis, cost and quantity comparisons on which policy decisions will be made. Develop new estimating techniques, procedures, standards, or desktop guides.
• Prepare the basic parameters that measure job performance. Participate in Value Engineering studies, when requested. Prepare and review cost estimates for Contract Proposals.

Job Knowledge:

• Demonstrated advanced understanding of Estimating core processes and procedures. Extensive knowledge and experience in estimating practices and methods, including demonstrated ability to organize, perform, and present cost estimating products with a minimum of supervision.
• Skilled in the preparation of discipline estimates in specialized areas of work scope.
• Has in-depth knowledge of project schedules and the ability to predict/extrapolate costs based on the analysis of scheduled activities or cost correlation.
• Has knowledge of manual labor performance, equipment production, and the derivation of composite craft/category labor rates. Understands charging practices and the relationship of charging practices to commercial terms, invoicing, and profitability.
• Has knowledge of the current industry and technical developments.
• Has the ability to accurately evaluate alternative solutions.
• Has technical and practical comprehension of engineering, procurement, and construction methods and techniques. Has in-depth knowledge of the associated work processes.
• Has knowledge of administrative and supervisory procedures and practices.

The Senior Cost Estimator - Administrative/Business shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and be proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position. Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria.

All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technical, Construction Management, or Business and at least 6 years of experience in Estimating, or, fifteen years experience in Nuclear, Heavy Industrial, or Process Chemical Construction in a field capacity with at least 10 years of Estimating experience.
• Comprehension of Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and General Business Environments is required.
• Working knowledge of Planning and Scheduling and Cost Controls is necessary.
• Must have demonstrated skill in Conceptual Estimating, coordination with technical personnel, interfacing with Engineers, knowledge of Field Construction techniques, labor, and equipment requirements.
• The ability to apply advanced concepts and unique methods to quantify work condition impacts on costs are necessary.

Additional Qualifications:

• The candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• The candidate should possess excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with an ability to work closely with peers, managers, and external customers.
• Possess both oral and written communication skills.
• Substantial experience in the use of computer software products (including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and be experienced in the development and use of estimating tools, processes and techniques.
• Strong analytical, data checking skills are also required.
• Has prior experience working in Government or the Nuclear Power industry environment.
• Possess substantial experience in the use of the estimating software SUCCESS Estimator

A 40-hour workweek schedule as anticipated for this position. Work week excludes SRR holidays. Each workday has a 30-minute lunch. Over Time (OT) may be required as necessary. Standard Facilities Access required and security clearance may be required for this position

• U.S. Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
• All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.
• Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply
• May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement
• Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance.

TRAVEL: Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements. Travel is coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, as allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.

LOCATION: Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to Savannah River Site / Aiken, South Carolina