Principal Estimator

Principal Estimator

Aiken, SC

Type: Contract

Category: Program/Project Management

Industry: Government

Standard Hours: Open

Reference ID: JN -102026-108917

Date Posted: 10/04/2026

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Description:

On-site in Aiken, SC

Our client seeks a Principal Estimator to support project controls for nuclear facility and construction projects. The role develops, reviews, and supports project cost estimates while collaborating with engineering, construction, operations, and project management to enable successful project execution.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Top Secret clearance. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $90.00 to $100.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed project cost estimates.

• Support project controls, scheduling, and cost management activities.

• Review project scope, specifications, and technical documentation for estimating accuracy.

• Analyze project risks, assumptions, and cost impacts.

• Support proposal development and cost planning efforts.

• Ensure work products meet project requirements and quality standards.

• Coordinate with project management, engineering, construction, and operations personnel.

• Utilize site business systems and estimating tools to support project objectives.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years in one or more of the following: estimating, project controls, engineering, construction, scheduling, operations, proposal development, or project management.

• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated expertise in estimating or project controls.

• Experience with cost and schedule control methodologies.

• Knowledge of operations, maintenance, construction, startup, or industrial projects.

• Experience utilizing business and project control systems.

• Active or recent DOE Q or L clearance within the last 2 years.

• Preferred: Experience with Success Estimating software.

• Preferred: DOE, NNSA, nuclear, energy, or large industrial construction experience.

Education Requirements:

• Master's degree and 5 years relevant experience, or

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years relevant experience, or

• Associate's degree and 11 years relevant experience, or

• High School Diploma and 15 years relevant experience.

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Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.

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