Cost Estimator

SMSI provides expert management consulting, program and project management, and technical consulting services to government and private sector clients. SMSI has grown and evolved by building an outstanding reputation for client-focused performance and for delivering results that enable clients to meet commitments and milestones.


SMSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Summary


SMSI is seeking a senior-level Cost Estimator with Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) experience to provide support to one of our clients in Oak Ridge, TN. This role will be located out of the client's Oak Ridge, TN office.


Duties & Responsibilities

• Produce estimates in a manner that meets client's procedure requirements.
• Integrate with schedule and supporting cost narrative.
• Create reasonable and realistic estimates as demonstrated by the basis of backup documentation.
• Utilize schedule, basis of estimate, and work breakdown structure (WBS) data dictionary.
• Work with engineers to develop estimates aligned with the proposed technical approach and P6 activities.
• Identify needed resources and work with Supply Chain to obtain current and accurate pricing for resources as required.
• Work with Schedulers to load resources from estimate onto correct activities.
• Participate in review process and implement comments and feedback.

Required Skills/ Abilities

• Minimum ten years of experience developing estimates for engineering, construction, or performance management baselines.
• Specific expertise and experience developing estimates in a relevant area of the scope of work (e.g., electrical).
• Reviews work for completeness as required by project specifications and scope definitions.
• Candidate must have strong problem solving, analysis and interpersonal skills as well as oral and written communication skills.
• U.S. Citizenship

Educational Requirements

• Four-year degree preferred. Candidates not meeting the education requirements may be considered based on additional relevant years of experience.