Senior Cost Estimator

Edgewater Technical Associates

$120K — $200K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent experience; eight years of relevant experience may substitute for degree.
  • At least 15 years of experience on complex capital projects in a senior consulting role, preferably on the WTP project.
  • Experience with navigating federal regulations relevant to cost estimation.
  • Familiarity with project controls and estimating practices specific to the Hanford Field Office.
  • Exceptional communicator with proficiency in Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) according to DOE guidelines.
  • Ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness of cost estimates, adhering to DOE quality criteria.
  • Use PROPRICER software for cost engineering and estimation support.
  • Process Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs) and Baseline Change Proposals (BCPs).
  • Provide expert knowledge to enhance major projects and programs.
  • Guide and support junior cost estimators in their tasks.

Benefits

  • Eligibility for situational telework based on management discretion.
  • Opportunity to work at the Hanford Field Office and the Hanford Site in Richland, WA.
Full Job Description
Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Cost Estimator opportunity in Richland, WA for the DOE Hanford Field Office.

Position Overview:

The Senior Cost Estimator will provide project controls support services in support of Tank Waste Mission and Business Operations. Support will be provided in the following areas:

  • Prepare Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) that meet DOE guidance for accuracy, completeness, and well-documented basis of estimate, including assumptions, sources, and methodology.
  • Ensure estimates are accurate, comprehensive, and well-supported, reflecting all possible cost elements without omissions or duplication, consistent with DOE cost-quality criteria.
  • Provide Cost engineering/estimating support using PROPRICER software.
  • Provide processing of Request for Equitable Adjustments (REAs) and Baseline Change Proposals (BCPs).
  • Provides extensive specialized knowledge to major projects, programs, or tasks.
  • Works at a senior level to improve significant major projects and programs.
  • Offers successful experience in technical or management consulting roles and proven skills in developing plans that yield positive organizational improvements.
  • Provide estimating support and guidance to career level cost estimators.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education - BS/BA (or AA, MS, MBA, PhD, etc.) degree. Eight years of experience may be substituted for BS/BA degree.
  • Fifteen (15)+ years of directly applicable successful experience consulting or contributing on complex capital projects, including providing strategic, management, technical, or business assistance to significant projects or programs in a senior capacity and/or as a consultant, preferred on the WTP capital project.
  • Experience with researching and navigating complex federal regulations.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience providing project controls and/or estimating support directly to HFO.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the Hanford Site mission, activities, and priorities.
  • In-depth knowledge of DOE Hanford processes and procedures.
  • Proficient in DOE's program management practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Senior-level experience in the following areas:
  • Quantity Development Package process in BNI's and H2C estimating procedures,
  • Rate buildup including Project Services, Shared Services and fee within BNI Requests for Equitable Adjustment,
  • Hanford Site contractor forward pricing rates,
  • BNI and H2C contract,
  • Integration with other project controls functions including scheduling and risk management.
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • Expert-level proficient in Microsoft 365.


Other Job-Related Qualifications:
• United States Citizenship
• WTP Site Access

Work Location: Work shall be conducted at the Hanford Field Office and the Hanford Site in Richland, WA with eligibility for situational telework at the discretion of management.

Compensation:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience and may range between $120,000 and $200,000 annually.

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater 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!

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