Principal Estimator

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Principal Estimator opportunity to support the Savannah River Site. Principal Estimator Work Location: Aiken, SC Application Deadline: 07/30/26 (by Noon ET) Duties Responsible for organizing, developing, analyzing, and maintaining project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications required to monitor established objectives, and to prepare status and management reports that identify variances in the work execution strategy and recommend solutions. Provide management with the capability of maintaining cost and schedule control throughout the life cycle of a complex project or work activity. Under limited supervision, perform moderately complex Planning & Scheduling activities. Develop, analyze, implement and maintain all complex divisional or project logic driven, integrated, resource loaded schedules through short, mid-range, and long-range planning. Formulate and define schedule logic to ensure meeting baseline milestones and award fee objectives. Analyze schedule performance for progress and trends and recommend corrective actions to remove or mitigate potential problems or constraints. Review established planning technology and methodology. Recommend improvements or alternatives in order to maximize utilization of department schedules and resources. Demonstrate proficient ability and knowledge in the development of project milestone schedules to establish optimum conditions and effective utilization of resources. Aid in establishing project milestones related to specific scheduled activities and obtain management concurrence where necessary. Analyze variance from the schedule baseline and make recommendations to management for corrective action. Provide supervision and guidance to others in planning and scheduling activities along with oversight and monitoring of essential or critical planning activities. Maintain a major involvement in the regular interfaces with all levels of management. Lead schedule review meetings or assume primary role in the responsibility for the scheduling portion of the division, department or project Plan of the Day Meeting (POD). Provide and disseminate guidance, instruction and rules for proper and effective scheduling functions within the area assigned. May assume a lead role in planning/scheduling of a single large project, facility, or a single department or program. Education / Yrs. Of Experience 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 high school diploma and 15 years of relevant experience would also be considered equivalent. Skills / Experience 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 required. 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. Requires expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems as tools for performing required duties. 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. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of Success Estimating software. Possessed an active DOE clearance (L or Q) within the past two (2) years. Other Job Requirements Must be a U.S. Citizen Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance (an active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties). WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards. Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1. Edgewater Technical Associates will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you! EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173. #J-18808-Ljbffr